In today's technology roundup: IE flaw gives hackers access, password reuse threatens e-banking security, Android code deleted from Linux kernel, and Symbian goes open source.
In this World Wide Wrap: Buy Twitter followers on eBay, Amazon agrees to higher e-book pricing, and payment fraud targets online VARs.
Obsidian Systems' first quarterly Free Beer Session shows open source is changing both tech and business worlds.
In this World Wide Wrap: Online bank makes money tweet, Deutsche Bank implements SAP system, and USAA brings mobile banking to Android.
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 company's 2010 outlook signals growth in software and software-related service revenue and operating margin.
Absa Micro Enterprise Finance will replace its existing loan system with a software service from Xpertek.
In this World Wide Wrap: Online threats invade Africa, MTN support team moves to Dubai, and Zap expands into Africa.
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
Local retailers, banks and restaurants are ready for an influx of tourists.
In this World Wide Wrap: Deutsche Bank and Masdar back clean tech, European banks shift to contactless, and mobile banking hits low-end handsets.
The firm collates lifestyle information on people through its sister company, which offers online photo albums.
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: NFC to transform retail, CIOs look to new tech, and Insite monitor measures anything.
In this World Wide Wrap: Malaysia intros mobile post office, India pushes self-service banking, and kiosks for peak travel season.
In this World Wide Wrap: Africa's telecoms need framework, Congo grants fourth mobile licence, and East African mobile comms boom.