Insights

CSG Forte Insights is a collection of industry news and perspectives to help navigate the payments landscape.

CIO | 5 steps for transforming a business from the inside out

CSG Forte President Saurabh Joshi explains the 5 steps for transforming a business from the inside out.

FinTech Magazine | Saurabh Joshi: Why Stablecoins Transform Cross-Border Payments

CSG Forte President Saurabh Joshi explains how blockchain-based currencies could revolutionize international B2B transactions while reducing costs.

PYMNTS | The ‘Sandbox’ Bill Bets on Faster AI Innovation

A new bill from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz proposes giving artificial intelligence (AI) firms greater flexibility to test and develop new technologies by temporarily easing certain regulatory requirements.

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It’s Time to Overhaul Your Government Payment System, But It’s Not as Taxing as You Think

Does your local or state government agency offer digital payments? If not, now is the time to follow the federal government’s lead. As of September 30, 2025, all federal disbursements and receipts are slated to be transitioned to digital disbursement, which means the end of paper checks for IRS refunds, Social Security payments and payroll […]

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Unlocking the Future: How Cloud Payments Can Transform Governments

Remember the last time your finance team had to chase a missing payment across three different systems? That patchwork of mainframe screens, desktop terminals and bolt-on gateways once felt “good enough,” but it’s now a budget-draining anchor. Siloed accounting, recording and payments tools drive up transaction costs, lengthen close-out cycles and frustrate constituents who expect […]

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5 Reasons Utilities Should Embrace Online Payment Solutions

In an era where everything from shopping to banking is happening at the speed of a click, the utility industry must keep pace or risk being left behind. For many customers, paying utility bills through traditional methods—like checks or in-person transactions—is becoming as outdated as dial-up internet. But the shift to digital payment systems isn’t […]

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