Automated decisions cost financial services
The latest impacts of technology-led change are providing mixed outcomes for the financial services sector. An automated decision made by a computer programme has cost more than one third (37%) of financial services organisations money at least once in the past six...Firms battle to succeed in social
Enterprise social networks are set to become the primary communication channels for noticing, deciding or acting on information relevant to carrying out work. However, Gartner estimates that through 2015, 80% of social business efforts will not achieve the intended...Jasco to install Neotel’s fibre
Neotel has appointed Jasco Carrier to install a complete core to edge national fibre network for the converged communications operator. The solution, which consists of ADVA’s FSP 3000 scalable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) core network system, FSP 150 Metro...BCX acquires Integr8 IT
Business Connexion (BCX), through its UCS Solutions division, has finalised its 100% acquisition of ICT management specialist firm Integr8 IT, part of the Integr8 Group, for an estimated R126-million. The initial acquisition was pending an approval from the...Old Mutual buys 22seven
Old Mutual has acquired 22seven as part of its strategy to develop digital support for its customers. 22seven brings an existing online service and impressive technology competency to Old Mutual’s digital strategy, while Old Mutual brings the power of an established...