Accurate databases boost insurance sales

Jul 16, 2014

There is no doubt that knowledge is power, and any compilation of information is valuable. Databases are extremely hot commodities, as myriad organisations and industries rely heavily on this information for a variety of purposes. Nowhere is this more true than in the...

Biometrics and the unbanked

Jul 1, 2014

Biometric technology has the potential to radically transform the banking industry by securing identities while improving user-friendliness. And, says Nick Perkins, divisional director at Bytes Systems Integration’s Identity Management division, biometrics also holds...

Analytics to improve banking, profitability

Jun 5, 2014

Predictive analytics is poised to make banking more client-centric, profitable and streamlined, says IBM. Lesley Plaistowe, partner and head of financial services at IBM South Africa, says predictive analytics is set to revolutionise banking on several fronts....

Automation eases IFRS compliance burden

Jun 5, 2014

Nigerian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can ease the process of complying with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by putting in place a robust accounting software package designed for today’s demanding regulatory environment. That’s...

Key managed services trends from SunGard

May 30, 2014

South Africa’s financial institutions continue to face a wide range of business challenges that are driving the need to manage risk, control costs, accelerate innovation and enhance operational efficiency. As firms strive to meet these growing requirements and build...