In today's technology roundup: WikiLeaks hosts cache on Amazon, Apple iOS in phishing threat, US shuts down 70 sites, and Google backs O3b satellite project.
In this World Wide Wrap: Indian mobile banking boosted, Ghana universities drive e-payments, and Singapore sets up e-payment initiative.
Hackers have developed new methods that are difficult to detect, says Ideco.
In this World Wide Wrap: Banking Trojans clash, Haiti gets mobile banking, and mobile devices present security concerns.
NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations
In this week's tech news roundup, Fintech partners contracted to disburse monthly allowances to NSFAS-funded tertiary students have challenged the allegations levelled against them, saying they are considering legal action. eZaga and Tenet Technology have denied the allegations made against them and claim to not have received the full report in which these were made Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #sita #nsfas https://www.itweb.co.za/content/DZQ58MV8yPAvzXy2 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/rxP3jqBEax8MA2ye https://www.itweb.co.za/content/xnklOvz1dnYq4Ymz https://www.itweb.co.za/content/dgp45vaBPVJ7X9l8 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/P3gQ2qGAPrg7nRD1
The local subsidiary finds it difficult to secure large deals without an empowerment partner at its side.
In this World Wide Wrap: Bharti Airtel drives new brand, Nigerian bank tackles fraud, and Ghana addresses mobile health issues.
In this World Wide Wrap: Philippines bourse tightens governance, Cloud Security Alliance boosts compliance, and World Bank deploys governance system.
Huawei Cloud drives African FinTech innovation
Mark Wang, Solution Architect at Huawei Cloud Southern Africa, spoke to ITWeb about Huawei being a strategic partner in the banking sector. He also addressed challenges for banks in SA and potential growth in the payment ecosystem for customers. #huaweicloud #fintech #digitalbanking
In this World Wide Wrap: Bank re-signs IBM for IT, Taiwan turns to IDM outsourcing, and Fujitsu intros outsourcing cloud.
First National Bank's Home Loans division has deployed an enhanced version of TransUnion's QuickCheck mobile application.
The company will supply banks in Uzbekistan with over a million smart cards to facilitate daily transactions.
The future of banking in Africa
MTN and Huawei, in partnership with Brainstorm magazine, held an executive roundtable on 11 May for industry insiders from the financial sector to discuss emerging technologies and digitisation in the banking space. #mtn #huawei #fintech
In this World Wide Wrap: Bank releases financial exec aide, scareware a threat to Internet banking; and Kenya intros mobile loan access.
In this World Wide: Telcos target mobile payment system, retail communications streamlined, and CHS selects Pinnacle Palm POS.
A depositor will be able to enter excess coins into an ATM and be issued a banknote in return, says NCR's Paul Verra.