PROFIDA now integrates First National Insurance policy downloads via Astute, joining major providers like Discovery, Sanlam, and Old Mutual. This automation streamlines financial needs analysis, enabling advisers to access accurate policy data instantly, reduce admin, and deliver precise, data-driven client advice.

Computer Science Software (Pty) Ltd, developer of the PROFIDA Software Suite, sponsors Techfest 2025 and launches a new job scheduler module. Enhancements include automated debit order reminders and advanced TFS compliance screening, driving innovation in insurance and financial services technology across Africa.

Africa Data Centres CEO Adil El Youssefi highlights the risks of centralised internet infrastructure, following a major South African outage. He urges businesses to prioritise redundancy, diversify connectivity paths, and embed resilience into digital infrastructure to ensure continuity and performance.

With tax season underway, scams targeting individuals and institutions are surging. Sameer Kumandan of SearchWorks urges accountable institutions to strengthen ID verification, update customer data, monitor transactions in real-time, and prioritise fraud awareness to mitigate risks amid rising phishing and impersonation attacks.

Sameer Kumandan explores the rise of AI-powered fraud, from deepfakes to voice cloning, and highlights how financial institutions must evolve their defences. With tools like VOCA, real-time data and intelligent verification can combat this fast-growing cyber threat.

Troye introduces Arctic Wolf’s Incident360 Retainer to South Africa—a fixed-cost incident response service combining global expertise with local support. It offers proactive planning tools, response time guarantees, and insurance-ready documentation to help organisations manage cyber incidents and strengthen overall resilience.