G+D Spotlight features articles highlighting the latest information in the technological advancement and security of payments, digital infrastructures, and connectivity. Listen to opinion pieces, interviews, and intriguing informational articles from the today's leading figures as they discuss the advancement of everything from 5G to wearable payments to cryptography and IoT. You can find this podcast and more on gi-de.com.
Women Leaders in Payments: podcast with G+D’s Gabrielle Bugat
Tune in to hear Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of G+D ePayments, outline the events and values that have shaped her rise to the top of the payments industry.
8/14/2024 • 46 minutes, 54 seconds
Tokenization in payments
In our latest podcast, learn how Gr4vy are utilizing network tokenization to help merchants manage, optimize, and scale their payment services. the payments ecosystem.
4/22/2024 • 31 minutes, 18 seconds
Thriving with phygital
Discover how Canadian fintech company Wealthsimple makes financial services more accessible for its customers with phygital solutions.
1/10/2024 • 25 minutes, 9 seconds
Smart cities: powered by cellular connectivity
Smart cities are reshaping the world as we know it. But behind these high-tech urban ecosystems lies an intricate network of interconnected devices powered by a similarly transformative technology – cellular connectivity.
11/28/2023 • 14 minutes, 1 second
Banknote processing: an automated cash cycle
Have you ever handed over cash at a store and paused to consider the journey that the banknote has taken to reach your hand?
Key takeaways:
- Automated banknote processing systems have made cash center operations and the cash cycle more efficient, reliable, and sustainable.
- G+D has played a leading role thanks to the pioneering work of Siegfried Otto and Helmut Gröttrup.
- Greater collaboration between industry stakeholders is required, as digitalization and data networking become more integrated into cash cycle processes.
11/28/2023 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Cash centers and casinos in the US cash cycle
The US market for cash management is as diverse as the country’s far-flung geography, with an estimated 3,500 casinos. Of these, about 50 are large casinos with more than 2,500 slot machines each. There are also 400 cash centers operated by commercial banks and private CIT operators. While each individual player has very particular demands, the cash management sector as a whole is moving toward unlocking value with more automation, and a focus on improving efficiency.
Key takeaways:
- There are about 3,500 casinos in North America, with about 50 having more than 2,500 slot machines each.
- The US cash logistics business was estimated at just under $6 billion in 2022, with strong growth worldwide projected through 2030.
- Automation solutions such as bander modules make a big difference in the cash logistics. sector
11/28/2023 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Fostering an ecosystem: SSI hits its stride
The concept of self-sovereign identity (SSI) was born of digitally empowered communities’ efforts to find a decentralized answer to the issue of trust and identity on the internet. As the technology has developed, so have use cases, and the potential of an ecosystem based upon trust that benefits all stakeholders (government, enterprise, and end user) – while protecting privacy – is becoming increasingly clear.
Key takeaways:
- Governmental digital IDs in a functional SSI ecosystem foster uptake of eGovernment offerings.
- Individuals retain control of their data, and secure their privacy. Governments can provide and offer services quicker and more efficiently.
- Businesses can offer user journeys that are more convenient and with fewer obstacles.
11/28/2023 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
How green is your ePassport?
Tackling climate change is the undisputed challenge of our time. Businesses and organizations from all sectors have a responsibility to reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to environmental-protection efforts. In this context, the identity industry has a golden opportunity to set an example for the rest of the travel industry by improving the carbon footprint of the ePassport life cycle.
8/25/2023 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Closing the data trust gap
In the digital economy, data is the fuel that drives many of the key products and services we all rely on. But unless we can count on the integrity and quality of that data, the value it generates is quickly diminished.
8/25/2023 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
G+D Spotlight Podcast: How CBDCs work
To many consumers, the concept of CBDC is still unknown. In our Spotlight podcast, an expert explains how CBDCs work and what benefits they bring.
6/19/2023 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Euro at 20: recalling the currency’s ambitious debut
Reflecting on the unique experience of simultaneously introducing a new currency across 12 nations
1/24/2023 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Five critical success factors for effective ESG
Today, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy is an agenda-topping item for almost all companies – of all sizes. What strategic approaches do organizations such as G+D need to adopt to help them deliver on these goals?
1/10/2023 • 16 minutes, 28 seconds
A glimpse into the future of currency management
The payments ecosystem is developing rapidly, and new technologies and life-altering experiences – the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of war – are changing our financial habits. There has been a rise in contactless payments and an increase in the circulation of cash as people put money to one side in tumultuous times. At the same time, currency management is becoming ever more digital as industry players take advantage of new technologies and as a result of global events.
12/2/2022 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
G+D’s role in innovation for the digital age
Digitalization has disrupted and transformed society over the past decade. Big advances have been made in digital payments, mobile technology, near-field contactless technology, the Internet of Things, and machine-to-machine communication. These digital technologies have combined in different circumstances and ways to improve the lives of businesses and consumers around the world.
9/7/2022 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Cotton banknotes: natural security
Cotton is everywhere, and has been cultivated for millennia, yet most of us don’t give this natural fiber a second thought. We dive deeper into the world of cotton to discover the benefits of the cotton shrub.
9/7/2022 • 4 minutes, 28 seconds
The evolution of connected car services
Cars are part of our lifestyles, and drivers expect increasingly personalized user experiences and flexibility surrounding car connectivity decisions.
7/28/2022 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
The future of banknote sustainability
Banknotes are used the world over on a daily basis. Do we ever stop to think how eco-friendly our cash is, or what we can do to improve its sustainability? It turns out that the best choice for banknotes, environmentally, is money made from cotton, a natural, renewable resource.
7/28/2022 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
Lessons from the pandemic: digitalization at borders
How has the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we travel? We look at lessons learned and how digital transformation is changing the way we move through airports
7/7/2022 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
The bank is where the customer is
Depending on their location, cardholders have very different expectations of their bank. Yet wherever they are, they require secure, user-friendly solutions and fast response times. The pandemic has changed the way we behave, fiscally: digital banking accelerated, people started to save more, sustainability went mainstream, and remote work became the norm.
6/2/2022 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
What you need to know about the integrated SIM
iUICCs, or integrated SIMs, are set to revolutionize the Internet of Things (IoT), helping IoT devices to become more secure, increasingly flexible, and more efficient.
6/2/2022 • 5 minutes, 29 seconds
CBDC: a way to drive digital and financial inclusion
Learn how central bank digital currencies will extend access to financial services – and e-cash – to every citizen.
5/12/2022 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Maximizing cybersecurity in artificial intelligence and machine learning
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming a part of our everyday lives. We look at how we can enhance cybersecurity in these systems.
5/12/2022 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Successful implementation of eGovernment services
What is needed for governments to provide secure, trusted and effective digital public services to a desirous public?
12/9/2021 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
What does acting on climate change mean for the finance industry?
The finance industry is waking up to the need to act on climate change, but what can be done to make a positive difference?
12/7/2021 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
The launch of the digital euro: opportunities for innovation
It looks increasingly likely that by 2026, Europeans will have the option to pay with the digital euro. We examine the opportunities for innovation that come with the launch of a European Central Bank digital currency
10/27/2021 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
What businesses need to know about the changing world of IoT
Discover how an ENO can help enterprises overcome IoT security challenges and support the IoT evolution
10/27/2021 • 6 minutes, 56 seconds
How to combine banknote security and durability
Product development must balance security, sustainability, and design. Learn how banknote substrates can incorporate security technology and durability
8/18/2021 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
eSIM report
Until recently, lack of consumer awareness has prevented eSIM from mass market adoption. As roll-out plans gather speed, operators must raise awareness or suffer the consequences
8/16/2021 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
What is a digital identity ecosystem?
From simplified authentication to secure payment transactions, a digital identity ecosystem guarantees trusted and integrated services in the digital age
8/16/2021 • 4 minutes, 4 seconds
How can augmented reality be secured?
Augmented reality is efficient, cost-effective, and versatile. But as AR proliferates, cybersecurity must become a key consideration
8/16/2021 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Key considerations for vaccination certificate success
As governments begin to introduce vaccination certificates, there are five key considerations that will determine their success
6/15/2021 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
Securing systems with post-quantum cryptography
The race to quantum supremacy is advancing to real-life applications. But how can we guarantee security against something that hasn’t been fully developed?
6/15/2021 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
10 CBDC myths debunked
As central banks explore the role a digital currency can play, it’s important to understand what an optimal CBDC solution would look like
5/31/2021 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Why APIs are essential to banks’ digital hopes
Application programming interfaces are multipurpose tools that can help banks to succeed in the digital economy
12/22/2020 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
eGovernment digital services spanning a lifetime
The covid-19 pandemic has reinvigorated the need for eGovernment ecosystems. Citizens can have access to digital services safely and securely throughout their lives
10/21/2020 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
Doing the right thing: the ethics of AI
Can an algorithm assess the value of a life? Will AI-enabled machines replace or create jobs? Read the major considerations regarding the ethics of AI
10/21/2020 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
One step ahead of the forgers
In the fight against identity fraud, it’s the mix, not the number, of different security technologies that makes a physical document secure
8/18/2020 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Making artificial intelligence more human
AI has revolutionized machine capabilities, yet has the IQ of a four-year-old. Developments are narrowing this gap between AI and human perception
8/18/2020 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Cash cycle sustainability
The cash industry is transitioning to a circular economy. How can cash management solutions use sustainability and automation to increase efficiency?
7/17/2020 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Cryptography redefined
Are your cryptographic systems ready for quantum computing? The answer is certainly no. But cryptographers are working on changing that
7/8/2020 • 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Why stand in line?
Why wait for hours in a government building to
renew your passport when you can do it quickly
and easily from your computer at home?
5/18/2020 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
When will we have digital documents
How can we move closer to digitalization of physical documents? It’s probable that both worlds will continue to coexist for at least the next decade. The greatest challenge is not simply to virtualize documents, but to build up a complete national digital ecosystem
5/18/2020 • 4 minutes, 5 seconds
The rise of the non-bank
Changes in customer behavior and the
emergence of fintechs: traditional banks are
facing challenges. How should they adapt?
5/18/2020 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
Next-generation banking
Today’s users of banking services expect their
bank to provide financial services and solutions
that are state of the art but still secure, convenient and easy to access – anytime, anyhow, anywhere
5/18/2020 • 4 minutes, 5 seconds
Micropayment
Micropayments promise revolutionary possibilities and new business models – but the world is still waiting for a solution that will work at scale
5/18/2020 • 3 minutes, 53 seconds
Massive IoT
Billions of connected devices and sensors are set to transform the way we work, shop, and grow our food. Large manufacturers are already exploiting the huge potential of IoT – and 5G can help solve connectivity issues. But what are the challenges to be faced as we start to apply digital security to processes that have never before been digitized?
5/18/2020 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
The future of payment
Payment options are multiplying and financial inclusion is booming in the rapidly evolving payments ecosystem. Cash looks set to remain relevant for many consumers thanks to its convenience, familiarity and utility. Meanwhile, digital payments are becoming ever more established and entrenched
5/18/2020 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
CBDC vs Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies including bitcoin are a recent
approach to making digital money widely
available – but they are far from proven. Now
central banks are developing their own digital
currencies, to help ensure safe and secure new
means of digital payment. How will these new
digital currencies serve a demand that’s currently not being met?
5/18/2020 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
A secure web
With hackers constantly on the lookout for vulnerabilities, developers of devices, networks, and applications may unwittingly be creating previously unknown vulnerabilities every time they seek to enhance functionality
5/18/2020 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
5 things becoming a reality with 5G
The 5G network will change lives. How can
business take advantage of the opportunities,
from telemedicine to drones and autonomous
vehicles?