Imagine a world where payments happen seamlessly in the background, orchestrated not by human hands but by intelligent systems that anticipate every need, from processing transactions to issuing refunds. This isn’t a distant dream but a reality taking shape right now, driven by artificial intelligence reshaping the landscape of commerce. The rapid evolution of payment systems through AI is transforming
Ling-Yi Tsai has spent decades helping organizations weave HR technology into the fabric of daily work. She has guided companies through the shift from traditional HR systems to AI-enabled operating models, stitching together analytics, governance, and frontline execution. As the EU AI Act draws closer, she’s focused on how AI agents become accountable “team members” with clear lines of oversight
Setting the Stage for an Agency-driven Market Inflection A silent reshaping is underway as AI shifts from passive tool to active collaborator, and the most telling signal is not a breakthrough model but the electricity meter spinning faster next to the data hall. This analysis examines how agency in AI—systems that set goals, source resources, and act—collides with tightening power
Imagine a critical digital infrastructure, relied upon by countless businesses for seamless connectivity, suddenly becoming a gateway for malicious actors to steal sensitive information. This alarming scenario unfolded recently for Eurofiber France, a leading telecommunications and cloud infrastructure provider, when hackers exploited a software vulnerability to access customer data. The breach, discovered in mid-November, sent ripples through the cybersecurity community,
In a year when liquidity windows opened and closed in weeks, CFOs discovered that brittle spreadsheets and delayed consolidations turned routine variances into existential risks, pushing finance teams to search for platforms that translate raw volatility into readable signals before shock becomes damage. That search increasingly centered on live, unified finance data—cash positions, margins, budget adherence, and entity-level variances in
The cross-border payments system has long tolerated delays and uncertainty while trillions move daily under tight risk constraints, yet a network now claims true instant finality across 23 currencies and forces the market to reconsider how money moves across borders. Powered by cloud-native, API-first infrastructure, RTGS.global positions instant settlement not as a marketing claim but as a structural reset for
Introduction A sudden spike in suspicious network activity led to a confirmation that nearly two million people had their personal data exposed or potentially exposed in a ransomware breach impacting Asahi Group Holdings. The scale alone justified close attention, but the incident mattered for another reason: it intertwined data privacy, operational continuity, and strategic risk in a single event. The
Imagine waking up to find that your meticulously built WordPress site, a hub for your business or personal brand, has been hijacked overnight. A single overlooked flaw in a trusted plugin could be the culprit, turning your digital space into a playground for cybercriminals. This nightmare scenario is all too real with a newly discovered vulnerability in W3 Total Cache,
Imagine a world where every swipe, tap, or click for a payment is delayed by outdated technology, costing financial institutions millions in lost revenue and frustrated customers. This isn’t a distant nightmare but a stark reality for many banks still tethered to legacy systems, as digital payments surge globally with transactions expected to exceed $10 trillion annually soon. The urgency
Imagine a world where the most trusted employee in an organization isn’t human, but a sophisticated AI system with access to every corner of the corporate network. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the reality many enterprises face today as artificial intelligence reshapes workflows with incredible speed and efficiency. Yet, with this transformative power comes a pressing question: Should AI be treated
From pilots edging past proof-of-concept to scale-ready businesses, blended finance and smarter regulation are now converging to make low-premium, high-relevance insurance viable for millions across Africa, even where incomes are volatile and risks are rising with climate and health shocks. The combination of mobile-first distribution, data-driven underwriting, and targeted risk capacity is turning small-ticket protection into a commercially investable proposition
Introduction A confirmed cyber incident at a well-known financial services provider raised an uncomfortable question: how much of modern finance depends on data that few people ever see but everyone relies on. The event involved client accounting records and legal agreements, the kind of documents that anchor relationships, reconcile money, and settle rights. This FAQ set out to clarify what
