Seamfix and PAPSS partner to strengthen cross-border payments across Africa
Africa is moving money faster than ever, but many institutions still struggle with the same question: how do you keep payments quick while keeping them safe? This question grows louder as more countries, banks and fintechs join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). Seamfix and PAPSS have now entered a partnership to answer that […]
IAM for Mergers and Acquisitions: Best Practices
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are like corporate marriages. They’re exciting, full of potential, and can lead to incredible growth. But just like any marriage, they come with their fair share of challenges—especially when it comes to integrating two different systems, cultures, and processes. One of the biggest hurdles? Managing identities and access across the newly […]
How Governments can Overcome Challenges in Self Service Implementation for Access to Public Services
It was supposed to be a simple process. Citizens would enroll for public services, get verified instantly, and access what they needed without any problems. But for government agencies, the reality looked very different. A new self-service platform had just launched, promising to eliminate long queues and paperwork. Yet, adoption of this platform was slow. […]
How Self-Service is Enabling Access to Public Services
Daniel, an African Immigrant who lives in the UK, needed to renew his passport. It should have been a simple process, but it turned into a frustrating ordeal filled with endless paperwork, long embassy queues, and unpredictable processing timelines. Jessica, a mother living in a rural East African town, wanted to get a driver’s license., […]
Cybersecurity Trends in 2025: What Organizations Need to Prepare For
A leading software firm received a telephone call from the company’s CEO. The CEO urgently requested a $10 million wire transfer to finalize a confidential acquisition deal. The CFO, recognizing the familiar voice of his boss, authorized the transaction without hesitation. There was just one problem… the CEO never made that call. Hackers had used […]
Your Employees Are Your Biggest Security Risk
When it comes to cyber threats, a lot of organizations focus on external dangers; hackers, malware, and data breaches. However one of the most significant and overlooked risks often comes from within your own organization; your employees. A study by Kaspersky found that in the past two years, 26% of cyber incidents were due to […]
The Pros and Cons of Biometric Authentication: What IT Professionals Need to Know
According to Cobalt, the cost of cyber threats is projected to rise to $10.5 trillion by the end of this year. These threats are becoming more innovative. Thankfully, biometric authentication offers a promising solution to help improve the security of your organization. Biometric technology uses physical or behavioral characteristics that are unique to every individual. […]
Seamfix Partners with ISSAN to Strengthen Identity Security in Nigeria
Digital threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and as a leading provider of identity management and cybersecurity solution we are taking bold steps in championing identity security. We recently sponsored the ISSAN Cybersecurity Roundtable, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on March 25, 2025. Themed The Future of Identity and Access Management in […]
The NHS Data Breach: A Costly Lesson on Security Failures
In August 2022, a ransomware attack on the NHS exposed the personal data of 79,404 people and disrupted critical healthcare services. The breach originated from a single point of failure: a customer account without multi-factor authentication (MFA). The Advanced Computer Software Group, a major IT provider for the NHS, was responsible for securing this data. […]
Oracle’s Data Breach: Why Passwords Are No Longer Enough
Oracle, one of the world’s largest tech companies, reportedly recently confirmed a security breach. A hacker gained access to their systems and stole login credentials tied to over 140,000 domains, including those of companies and government agencies. But the breach didn’t stop there. The attacker demanded payment to delete the stolen data. This breach wasn’t […]