SA healthcare braces to take on risk

The security risks facing the healthcare sector have never before been so broad or so complex, reports Fortinet. “Thanks to digitisation across the sector, the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables, and the increasing sophistication of cyber...

Predictions for the banking industry

An influx in innovative fintech and digital banking competitors against the conventional bankers has seen the industry find ways to adapt their approach to suit their customers. Gareth Whitaker, presales director at Software AG, foresees five key changes for the...

Big data transforming insurance

The growth of data has changed the way insurers use information. Today, they need to more effectively tap into new data sources to better price their risks and improve customer relationships. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, takes a closer look....

BT links world’s biggest foreign exchanges

BT is linking up the world’s five main foreign exchange (FX) locations to help boost the competitiveness of its global financial industry customers. The company is now offering BT Radianz FX express, dedicated high-speed links between financial hubs in the UK,...

Fintech startup enables VAS revenues

Retailers are increasing their revenues by hundreds of millions of rands selling virtual products and services known as value-added services (VAS). These include prepaid airtime, prepaid electricity, gift cards, bill payments, money transfers, e-tickets and loyalty...

Gain actionable insights from your insurance data

Companies need to leverage business intelligence (BI) more effectively to get the best value out of the data being generated. In the information-rich insurance industry, says Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, this should be a strategic...