In today's technology roundup: Gates slams Google, Microsoft unveils online service, Iomega rolls out 120GB backup drive, and HSBC will continue investing in IT.
In this World Wide Wrap: Customers rewarded for e-billing, Barclays uses e-billing standard, and e-marketing with video e-mail.
E-billing adoption rates in SA are significantly better than the UK and US, says Veronica Haupt, head of e-billing sales at Striata.
Online insurance will take over from the contact centre in the next two decades.
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
In this World Wide Wrap: I-many to present in Vegas, SpringCM buys Synchris assets, and Ryan uses Proliance.
In this World Wide Wrap: Attaus exhibits in Vegas, Bank tech predicted to be top performer, and tech impacts African banking.
Aitec will host its third African banking technology conference in May.
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 today's technology roundup: Chip-and-PIN under attack, Apple unveils new MacBooks, Wikileaks case goes back to court, scrutiny over Comcast grows, and EU agencies access national ID register.
In this World Wide Wrap: Cisco and Microsoft join forces, Hotmail suffers server fault, and server sales grow in 2007.
Standard Bank's Internet banking site is revamped to improve usability.
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: Emirates and NND merge, Volkswagen Bank chooses iflex, and Union Bank expands lockbox service.
In this World Wide Wrap: Sony's PSP phone a reality?, Bluetooth increases in Iran, and Proxim connects rural Scotland.
In this World Wide Wrap: Dubai holds BI event, BI should be pervasive, and Oco targets medium-sized manufacturers.