Inspired Testing to present new findings at AI Expo 2021 on how AI can supercharge software testing

Published: 01 September 2021

Many software quality engineers (SQE) give a little shudder when they hear the term ‘AI’, associating it with potential job loss. Today’s testing and software quality assurance (SQA) industry relies on a human workforce to manage tasks such as manually-driven exploratory testing and to create automated functional tests. The promise and potential of AI, namely its ability to overhaul manual tasks with greater speed and efficiency, is why so many SQEs give it a wide berth. While nobody wants to be replaced by a bot, avoiding AI is not going to help ensure job security. In fact, SQEs who take the opposite approach and investigate how AI can turn them into super-SQEs, are giving themselves a solid competitive edge.

Nadine du Toit, Chief Services & Innovation Officer at Inspired Testing, says that advances in the application of AI in software testing simply can’t be ignored.

“AI helps to reshape the future world that we know and work within today,” says Nadine. “AI-enabled software can superpower your real-world business by enabling intelligent automation to oversee repetitive tasks and optimise processes. This enables your human workforce to focus on customer relationships, solve complex problems, make fast, smart decisions and deliver exceptional work. AI put to good use really does give a business a solid competitive advantage.” 

Inspired Testing invites you to learn from its journey into AI

At this year’s AI Expo Africa, Sastri Munsamy from the Technology and Innovation team at Inspired Testing will present a sneak peek into findings from the global software testing company’s research and development department.

In his talk, Sastri will cover some of the current common challenges in the SQA industry such as script maintenance, test results analysis, defect classification and automated exploratory testing -  and discuss how AI can help resolve them.

“Today’s leading software testing and SQA tools like Selenium and ReportPortal have started integrating elements of AI technology with exciting results,” says Sastri. “At Inspired Testing, we’ve had a lot of fun testing and trialling these tools, among others, and have found a number of important benefits – not to mention learnt a lot of valuable lessons – that could be of great interest to our peers.”

Sastri’s advocacy for AI in SQA is underpinned by his extensive experience of real-world testing and automation projects. His expertise and enthusiasm on the subject of integrating elements of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with artificial intelligence and machine learning to create AI empowered testing tools that will help supercharge the SQA industry is well worth hearing.

“At Inspired Testing, we have a very clear vision for the future of SQA,” says Sastri. “We see an AI empowered human workforce that is able to deliver results faster and more efficiently. Imagine SQEs able to test at the speed of DevOps with little reliance on technical skills because they have a bot assistant doing all the grunt work. We’ve still got some way to go before realising this vision but we are making enormous headway in unlocking the benefits of meaningful AI driven automation in software testing.”

AI Expo Africa is a three day live online event that runs from the 7-9 September 2021. Sastri Munsamy will present his talk: Behind the scenes of Inspired Testing’s journey into AI on Wednesday 8 September at 11:30am.

Beachhead Solutions Launches Women’s Empowerment Programme to Expand Revenue Opportunities for Women as POPIA Spurs Demand for Security Compliance

Published: 05 August 2021

The programme for women-led businesses and female entrepreneurs aims to upskill women in cyber security and to help African women create income opportunities through Managed Service Provider (MSP) and reselling engagements

JOHANNESBURG, August 9, 2021 – Beachhead Solutions, provider of cloud-managed PC & mobile device encryption, security, and data access control for MSPs, today announced the introduction of its Women's Empowerment Programme. Coinciding with Women’s Month celebrations in South Africa, the programme launches with full backing and rollout support from Cyber Retaliator Solutions (CRS), Beachhead’s on-the-ground regional distribution partner. BeachheadSecure for MSPs™ will be available with distinct advantages and benefits to any women led-or-owned business seeking to become a Beachhead MSP, MSSP or IT security reseller in South Africa and across the continent. The programme begins as data security compliance with South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is now in full force.

The California-based maker of the BeachheadSecure platform recognised the need to earnestly assist women looking to enter the lucrative cyber security market, and to empower local businesses and female entrepreneurs to build new (or expand existing) revenue streams though MSP-related services in Africa. The United Nations underscores women’s empowerment as an important development objective and highlights the relevance of gender equality to address a wide range of global challenges. This is further cited in the PwC report “16 nudges for more #WomenInTech.”

According to Amit Parbhucharan, Beachhead’s GM for the EMEA Region, “There is a need to advance women in ICT, and even more so in the cyber security sector. We found that other initiatives focus largely on training, awareness, events, and the general promotion of women in the tech sector. We want to expand this narrative by bringing the region something purpose-built to be practical, tangible, and meaningfully increase income opportunities for women-led business, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs. Gender equality in the sector is also of importance and, as a country, we must strive to improve this situation. We believe with a programme like ours, we can help include this on the agenda of our partners, the channel, and the industry.”

“We applaud this initiative from Beachhead and CRS,” says Lavonne Prinsloo the Managing Director of DLS Technologies (Pty) Ltd and the first to sign up for the programme in South Africa. “What better way to help advance the skills and income potential than with a programme that doesn’t pay lip service to women empowerment, but strives to add real-value and real money to my small IT business?”

The Women’s Empowerment Programme boasts several key elements to back businesses. These include marketing support, credit support for micro-enterprises, and full technical support. Additionally, the programme provides product training and sales coaching not only for BeachheadSecure, but CRS also provides a free one-year learning access license for cyber security and POPIA awareness training through the same official CRS learning management system used throughout its national training centres.

Importantly, Beachhead is bolstering the programme by giving out free licenses to help women-led businesses kickstart income opportunities: they can monetise those licenses for an immediate return, as well as receive not-for-resale licenses to ensure their own internal protection of computers and devices. With phishing a critical vector for attacks, CRS will be further complementing the programme through its pan-African technology partnership with EC-Council and the Aware security tool. It aims to support businesses signed up to the programme in the particularly critical and current aspects of cyber security (including phishing, smshing, vishing) to advance skillsets and close the gaps of these threat vectors for their clients.

Already trusted by MSPs around the world, BeacheadSecure for MSP enables providers to distinguish their offerings as complete encryption-as-a-service solutions. BeachheadSecure serves as an effective data security compliance-as-a-service solution as well, offering a key differentiator for providers who must operate under the purview of regulations such as POPIA; to fulfil obligations of supply-chain articulated in security questionnaires and data processing agreements; or any business requiring and desiring improved security safeguards on employee-used devices – especially in the work from home era.

“Firstly, we are thrilled to be a part of this great initiative,” said Dylan Nel, Head of Vendor Engagement at Cyber Retaliator Solutions. “Secondly, adding Beachhead’s easy-to-use platform, patented technology, and valuable functions to the stack is now of great importance for any MSP – and a decision that is not only smart, but something the market is demanding. This is especially true in South Africa, where legislation enforcement is legally requiring every business, organisation, and government in the country to adhere to strict security safeguards for the personal information they process and hold in their custody. If you can sell, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are keen to learn and expand your business with an alternate stream recuring income opportunity, then this programme is for you.”

Parbhucharan goes on to say: “Under this programme and through the use of the BeachheadSecure platform, the women led-or-owned MSP can offer powerful and simple-to-orchestrate security measures to extend their portfolio with security-focused services. The BeachheadSecure platform will allow them to remotely (and automatically) encrypt, protect, and/or easily quarantine data on a range of their client’s user-devices whenever they become lost, stolen, or are otherwise compromised or unaccounted for. Additionally, BeachheadSecure provides the complete inventory, monitoring, alerting, and incident reporting capabilities required to ensure data on (or accessible from) any MSPs’ client devices remain effectively secured – and with one-button built-in documentation can prove it as well.”

To learn more and for any women led-or-owned business to apply to join the programme, visit www.womenincybersecurity.co.za, contact Dylan Nel on +27 72 266 2599 or email the team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Beachhead Solutions

Beachhead Solutions delivers cloud-based data security and encryption – built for seamless MSP portfolio integration – through its robust BeachheadSecure for MSPs™ platform. From a single multi-tenanted console, MSPs can enforce encryption and remote data access control for clients’ Windows and Mac PCs, iOS and Android phones & tablets, USB storage devices, and Windows Servers. With features including remote data wipe and quarantine – as well as full monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities – MSPs use the Beachhead platform to deliver Compliance- as-a-Service, helping them win (and keep) more client business.

About Cyber Retaliator Solutions

Cyber Retaliator Solutions (CRS) is a Cyber Security Distributor and an Authorized IBM Training Center, covering SADC and Africa. It is headquartered in Centurion South Africa, with training centers in Centurion, Midrand and Cape Town. CRS assists partners with the installation and configuration of IBM hardware and software, as well as offers world class vendor solutions specialising in Securing and Automating client networks. These solutions are as critical as having the correct people working on your network. With 15+ years’ experience in the training field, CRS will get you there. With a strong focus on securing customer networks – through partners - with world leading vendor and technology alliances.

Stax announces NEW STORE OPENING in Woodlands Shopping Centre

Published: 25 June 2021

Two shoppers can win a share of R100,000when they spend R500 or more! 

25 JUNE 2021, PRETORIA – Stax in Woodlands Mall announces the opening of a brand-new store in the prestigious Woodlands Mall in the East of Pretoria. Representing popular brands such as Smeg, Nespresso, Kenwood, Philips, Weber, LG, Samsung, Sony, Braun, Simmons, Delonghi, Bosch, Defy, Panasonic, Canon, Nikon, Siemens, and Miele – to name a few! – the company prides itself on offering shoppers the finest branded products in audio and television, small and large appliances, photographic equipment, cell phones and computers, digital entertainment, outdoor equipment, air conditioning, heaters and many more. 

Stax was founded 23 years ago, and to this day is a proud independent retailer which is owner run and managed. The new Stax store is consumer-centric and focuses on a luxurious and convenient customer experience. The Stax ethos is offering great prices and the best advice, and the group is proud to have “tech experts” on the floor to assist consumers with the right information and expertise based on their specific needs.  

Stax in Woodlands Mall will be offering consumers incredible opening specials running from 25 June – 4 July.  On top of that, Stax Woodlands further offers two shoppers the chance to win their share of R100,000 when they spend R500 or more in store during that period. 

Visit www.stax.co.za

Follow Stax on social for their opening deals:@StaxSoundsGreat

4IR skills the way to financial freedom for SA youth

Published: 22 June 2021

UNEMPLOYED YOUTH EMPOWERED WITH 4IR SKILLS TO CREATE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE 

80 unemployed youth from Eastern and Western Cape are being given an innovative opportunity to access fourth industrial revolution opportunities, through a unique training and education intervention initiated by local NPO Abaguquli

Abaguquli – which means transformers in Zulu – is a non-profit organisation founded on the philosophy of transforming lives through education and innovation. They offer a range of training interventions with the specific aim of enabling youth to become financially independent through freelancing work opportunities, co-operatives and small businesses that address the daily needs of life and industry in the technology era. 

The learners, 40 from Elsies River Western Cape and 40 from Gqeberha Eastern Cape have participated in a 4-month programme aimed at addressing the current skills and qualifications required to earn a living or generate an income.   

Students learn how to build a website to promote their personal profiles as a freelancer or micro business. They're exposed to eCommerce, apps, bots and plugins to make their websites work for them. Each student leaves with the digital marketing skills to promote their business website online as well as the ability to pitch their skills and vie for paying gigs on freelancer platforms. 

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Build a website with Yola.com. Sites are eCommerce enabled allowing learners to sell products, chat with customers and book appointments online.
  • Promote their profile and micro business on social media platforms and to sell their skills on freelancer marketplaces. “The high youth unemployment rate in South Africa, particularly unemployed graduates, means we need a different model and a different approach for young people,” says Aasiyah Adams CEO and Founder of Abaguquli. 

“We need tech savvy young people that are able to start businesses and service clients around the world through remote working opportunities,” added Adams. 

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) or Industry 4.0 as it is also commonly referred to, is the age of digitisation, automation, smart cities and factories. 4IR is not just about technology, but also about integration, about greater productivity and efficiency and includes advancements that have pervaded every aspect of modern life. 

“Whilst the local economy doesn’t currently have the capacity to absorb unemployed youth en masse, this era of tech innovation and global economic growth, is a means for youth to unlock market opportunities beyond their geographic location to generate an income,” Adams continued. 

In addition to this cohort of upcoming graduates, Abaguquli, which only started operating in 2020, has already seen over 200 learners from Western Cape and Gauteng achieve their remote pilot license (SACAA drone license). They’ve also rolled out courses in 3D printing, Laser printing, Coding and Arduino electronics as well as 3D mapping for precision agriculture.  

Abaguquli is currently working on building mobile labs, fully equipped with state of the art technology, drone simulators and a humanoid, where learners can explore coding, artificial intelligence, data analysis, robotics and other 4IR skills. The objective is to drive the trucks to remote rural areas to create awareness and run mini workshops to educate young minds about future skills. Abaguquli wants to reach out to marginilised individuals and in areas where unemployment and poverty is high. Their vision is that young people could choose careers and paths that will create financial independence through E-commerce and remote working opportunities presented globally.  

“I am extremely excited about this opportunity for these rural communities and am currently engaging with stakeholders in this regard,” added Adams. 

This group of 80 learners will graduate on 18 June in Elsies River Western Cape and 25 June in Gqeberha Eastern Cape. “

We are so proud of these young men and women that have pushed through many hardships, misfortunes and even some physical disabilities to take the reigns of their own futures,” concluded Adams. 

For more information about Abaguquli or to find out more about funding opportunities available visit www.abaguquli.co.za or contact Aasiyah Adams on 071 199 8396 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Trade Conferences International welcomes the 2021 medal sponsors of the AML conference 2021

Published: 31 May 2021

Trade Conferences International welcomes this year’s sponsors of the Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime Southern Africa Conference.

Sponsors include LexisNexis Risk Solutions (Gold), FICO/Bateleur (Bronze), Navigate Compliance (session sponsor) and LexisNexis South Africa (exhibitor). Both FICO/Bateleur Software LexisNexis Risk Solutions are retuning for the fifth time as medal sponsors.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is this years’ gold sponsor. The company provides data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government.

FICO is a leading global provider of integrated IT solutions for governance, risk & compliance (GRC). Based on the Siron® product family, FICO develops and implements standardized and individual solutions against financial and white-collar crime and for risk management and monitoring, analysis, and reporting.

Bateleur Software, who is a bronze sponsor, is a leader in the South African high-end software technology arena and as a Fico certified sales and implementation partner, Bateleur Software successfully implemented and support the Siron solution at various banks, insurance companies, asset manager and a government organisation in Southern Africa.

Navigate is a South African based regulatory advisory and training firm with representative offices across Southern Africa. The company are the official training partner for the International Compliance Association which is the leading professional body for compliance specialists globally.

For over 85 years LexisNexis® South Africa has been at the forefront of legal content and technology. Today, the company provides the most trusted and credible legal and regulatory content and intelligent, digital platforms.

Ryno van Ellewee, MD at TCI, said the participation of sponsors at this conference underlines the importance of the event for AML and financial crime professionals. “Sponsoring allow sponsors to meet nearly 200 attendees at the event, which will be held on 1 & 2 September 2021 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways. It is both physical and on-line. 

“Sponsorship provides participating companies a platform to be able to increase brand awareness, attain sales leads and get exposure amongst the targeted audience.“ It also allows several networking opportunities with high profile delegates and speakers”, said Ryno.

Eskom to deliver the world’s most visible electricity grid

Published: 25 May 2021

Cape Town: South Africa’s energy utility Eskom awarded its National Power Grid Intelligence Tender to Actom Smart Technology (Pty) LTD, who will be deploying Stellenbosch based CT LAB (Pty) LTD technology to deliver a world first in power grid technology.

The agreement will see Eskom install over 1,300 of CT LAB’s OTELLO edge computing devices into the power grid countrywide to upgrade grid monitoring and management capabilities in four provinces.

Once completed, CT LAB’s state-of-the-art OTELLO devices will join 3,600 of CT LAB’s existing power quality monitoring devices, to create the first integrated smart grid monitoring and intelligence platform that delivers real-time, grid-wide visibility to grid engineers and managers. The OTELLO system is the only intelligent grid monitoring and control solution on the market to install processing power throughout the power grid, preparing the way for Eskom to transition to a distributed smart grid management paradigm.

“OTELLO was developed to address the unique needs of the African power grid,” said Willie van Wyk, CEO of CT Lab and lead engineer on the OTELLO platform. “The challenges of delivering continuous, high quality power to the continent requires an innovative approach to monitoring. OTELLO focuses on bringing visibility to the edge of the network through the power of edge computing and broadband connectivity. We are honoured to be awarded this tender and excited to play a role in upgrading South Africa’s power network.”

“When assessing the proposals put forward within this tender, CT Lab’s innovative approach, cost-effective devices and comprehensive offering stood apart, even from some steep international competition. We look forward to enhancing the delivery of services to our communities with CT Lab,” said Thabeka Sonelu, chairperson of Eskom’s tender committee.

The first phase of the project will see 300 devices installed from Ezulwini Hydroelectric Dam to substations across the greater Gauteng area. 

About CT Lab
Established in 1993 in Stellenbosch, CT LAB has focused on delivering power engineering solutions aimed at solving Africa’s power quality and continuity needs. Now expanding into the EU, Canada and Australia, CT LAB’s flagship OTELLO platforms is unique in delivering smart processing power throughout the grid, and has the potential to play a significant role in responsibly integrating renewable power resources into grids the world over. 

DEBT COLLECTION SOUTH AFRICA 2020 CONFERENCE

Published: 11 December 2019

Early bird registrations have opened for South Africa’s most well know conference on debt collection.The 5th annual Debt Collection Conference – organised by Trade Conferences International - will take place on the 6 & 7 May 2020, at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways.

With digital disruption in the debt collection industry seems to be successfully adopted, replacing the traditional and inefficient ways of debt collection, attending the Debt Collection conference will help personnel in the debt collection space to keep abreast of new technology trends impacting on the industry.

Nearly 25 debt collection experts who will be addressing the audience on new developments and innovations within the debt collection industry, including technology and debt collection, legal framework, governance and compliance, call centre management, credit risk strategies, data analytic and the digital customer experience

Register today for the early bird discount of R2 500.00 per person

Normal registration fee for conference: R9400.00 + VAT = R10 350.00 p.p.

Early bird registration fee: R6 900 + VAT = R7 935.00 p.p. (Value until 10 December 2019)

To register as a delegate email Thunile Nkosi on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for sponsorship & exhibition enquiries call 011 803 1553 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

R5,5 million over 11 years to those in need

Published: 28 November 2019

Crescent Lifestyle’s 11th Annual Beneficiary Payout amounts to R500 930.34 only made possible through the continued support of their loyal members.

Crescent Lifestyle is South Africa’s only complete Islamic Lifestyle product available via an award winning App. Founded in 2008, Crescent Lifestyle continues to empower, unify and enhance the Muslim lifestyle by creating sustainable revenue by offering various value-added products which are relevant to the Muslim community.

Crescent Lifestyle is proud to be a business with strong social responsibilities which support and uplift Muslim communities, on behalf of their members. Since inception, they have donated R5.5 million to various organisations around the country. This is made possible only through the loyal support of the Crescent Lifestyle Members whom are provided with a choice to donate their contributions to their chosen beneficiaries which includes Masjids, schools and various Non-Profit Organisations. One of the central tenets of Islam is the giving of alms and charity to those less fortunate than ourselves, and Crescent Lifestyle aims to facilitate this aspect for their members.

Crescent Lifestyle Managing Director Al-Firnas Patel, “After 11 years in operation Crescent Lifestyle continues to fulfil our vision to unite the Muslim community to work together to help those in need. Alhamdulillah, this has only been possible through the support of our loyal members.” 

NOTABLE MENTIONS:
Gift of the Givers R35,466-00
Beitul Aman Old Age Home R32,836-97
Al-Imdaad Foundation R26,020-88
Ikageng – Orphans with HIV R25,007-68
Sultan Bahu Centre R20,540-37
Vision Child and Youth Care Centre R17,155-36
Baitul Ilm Organisation R16,257-29
Muslim Judicial Council R15,934-00
Baitul Ansaar Charitable Foundation R13,977-59
Ihata Shelter R11,237-33

For more information about Crescent Lifestyle:

Website: www.crescentlifestyle.com
Instagram: crescent_lifestyle
Facebook: @CrescentLifestyle
Download the App: http://bit.ly/CresLife

A WINNING FORMULA: TOP BRAND STORY AGENCY PARTNERS WITH LEADING TECHNOLOGY FIRM

Published: 25 November 2019

Idea Hive, Johannesburg based brand storytelling specialists have partnered with Digitex Solutions, a local information technology company to provide cutting edge digital storytelling marketing solutions. This in response to the growing need for value driven marketing disruptions. In this ever-evolving digital world that sees brands needing to adapt to a new way of telling stories, this is exciting news.

The specialised art of storytelling has kept Idea Hive relevant and has created the special position that they hold in the branding world. The huge changes that technology has brought about in recent years have affected not only the way that brands communicate with consumers, but also the way consumers are engaging with the stories of the brands they love.

‘’This relationship also forms the bedrock in crafting AI Data-Driven brand strategy and campaigns for our clients’’, says Yaw Dwomoh, CEO of Idea Hive. “New technologies have created fresh opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations. Online storytelling involves creating and sharing stories using digital tools, hence the partnership provides a holistic solution for our clients”, Yaw adds.

Everyone can have a great idea but transforming that idea into a digital masterpiece that sends the client into definitive action at a touch of a button, is what makes all the difference. Our marketing decisions will now be driven by real-time data analytics and intelligence,  adapting to a range of market conditions. Our customers may now take advantage of being informed as key data drivers change, based on our niche AI algorithms. 

“We are very excited about the opportunity this partnership affords us, enabling us to adapt into the marketing advisory service provider brands have been looking for,” says Dwomoh.

According to an old Native American proverb, “Tell me a fact and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” Good stories do indeed draw people in. They are narratives that connect, engage and move us to laughter, to tears, and most importantly to action.

While the fundamental values and principles of storytelling remain unchanged, how we tell these stories is quickly evolving. Rapidly changing technology is redefining what makes a story captivating. There are now more ways than ever of delivering the message and your brand’s story. Idea Hive, along with Digitex Solutions, can now converge the two, making the marketing experience one that leads to measurable action.

About Idea Hive 

At Idea Hive we create and execute pioneering Brand Storytelling Solutions to illuminate your brand’s power. We apply a strategic framework which extracts and aligns all the key components of your brand’s story. Our team of curious, creative, driven and critical thinkers mould all the elements into a cohesive Brand Storytelling Solution that will change how the market sees and experiences your brand. We craft and execute heartfelt and character-driven Brand Storytelling campaigns that position your brand/and or organisation to achieve its full market potential. We offer an array of tailormade solutions around our services which includes branding, design, influencer marketing, visual content and communications. All solutions are anchored in ensuring that each Brand Story is told exceptionally, uniquely and to the right audience.Imagine a world where brands defeat normal and ideas inspire change.When we change, we change the world around us.

For more information please visit: Web: ideahive.co.za

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Are the challenges of legacy systems and updating to new technologies giving your organisation sleepless nights?

Published: 22 November 2019

Keeping abreast of technology changes affecting the banking landscape is tough. From AI and machine learning to mobile, fintechs, digital, data, cloud and many more, new developments are happening all the time.One option in making things a little bit easier to understand is to attend TCI’s upcoming BankTech Southern Africa 2020 Conference.

The BankTech 2020 conference is the only event in SA which will address the pitfalls of legacy systems and empower attendees with the right set of insights to negotiate dealing with and improving legacy systems without impacting on operations.

This event is taking place on 26 & 27 February 2020 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg will feature close to 30 top speakers, eight sessions and a panel discussion. Attending this event will provide the ideal platform to attendees to get the latest news regarding technology developments – both locally and international.

Here are a few topics to be addresses at this event:

  • Digital implementation within finance
  • Why technology adoption is mandatory
  • Disruption of fintechs in the financial industry
  • Using behavioural economics to increase the uptake of digital banking platforms
  • Fostering business growth through open banking
  • How artificial intelligence will benefit financial services
  • Exploiting traditional information technology frameworks in governing new technologies
  • Addressing regulatory challenges through technology
  • Automating fraud detection and prevention
  • Embracing cloud in emerging financial services
  • Deployment of traditional payment solutions in the cloud
  • Big data, analytics and technology
  • Data governance implications of moving to the cloud

With more than 100 banking conferences held, Trade Conferences International has for the past 10 years become the leading banking conference organiser in South Africa. With signature events such as Mobile Banking, Payments Southern Africa, Transaction Banking, AML & Financial Crime and Big Data and Analytics in Banking, TCI became a trusted conference organiser for the financial industry.

Normal registration fee: R9 500 + VAT = R10 925 p.p 

10% group registrations (3 or more): R8 550 + VAT = R9 832.50

15% group registration (5 or more): R8 075 + VAT = R9 286.25

To register as a delegate e-mail Project Manager Bandile Ngobese on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities e-mail: Ryno van Ellewee on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 011 803-1553/0009.

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