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Nedbank Collaborates with Microsoft to Boost AI Capabilities in South Africa

August 9, 2023
2 min read
Author: Aayushya Ranjan

Nedbank, a prominent South African financial institution, is embarking on an AI-focused journey, exploring 40 new data and AI analytics use cases to enhance its digital capabilities. The bank has teamed up with Microsoft to evaluate and enhance Copilot, a novel generative AI tool designed for Microsoft 365 productivity applications.

This collaborative effort aligns with Nedbank’s strategic goal of leveraging AI to bolster productivity, streamline processes, mitigate risks, and foster innovation. As part of this initiative, Nedbank recently released its interim financial results for the first half of the year, concluding on June 30.

Nedbank CEO Mike Brown highlighted the bank’s advancement in digital transformation, emphasizing significant investments in data capabilities, data science, and AI. Brown underscored the integration of AI-driven solutions into decision-making processes, citing instances where machine learning and data science techniques were employed to guide intelligent data-centric decisions.

The bank aims to further amplify its AI endeavors by investigating an additional 40 data and AI analytics use cases, exemplifying its commitment to staying at the forefront of technological evolution.

The significance of AI in South Africa’s business landscape is growing, as highlighted by a recent Salesforce report that identifies generative AI’s potential to shape organizational dynamics. Nedbank has capitalized on digital initiatives, leading to a substantial rise in digitally active retail clients, indicative of a progressive digital transformation strategy.

Moreover, Nedbank has shown pioneering efforts in API integration, being the first bank in Africa to launch an API Marketplace. The platform’s expansion and increasing participation underscore the bank’s open-banking aspirations, facilitating greater connectivity and innovation in the financial sector.

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