In today's technology roundup: Card scammers get charitable, Samsung and Ericsson bury hatchet, Microsoft service contracts questioned, and Google lags in Asia.
In this World Wide Wrap: Bank wants SOA-savvy vendors, virtualisation-aware companies better off, and Dow plans SOA upgrade.
It is said the lifeblood of an IT economy is the state of its software development industry. ITWeb asks local developers about the skills crisis and the build versus buy question.
Too much work and not enough people. That's the summary of local software development in SA.
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, Q2 payment authorisation goes mobile, ICICI Bank targets rural market, Indian Bank trains employees, and Tech assistance in short supply.
In this World Wide Wrap: Change expected in HR, DPT expands timecard, and ME bank unveils HBZPay.
In this World Wide Wrap: Finance ministry signs e-billing agreement, city offers e-payment, billing, and TrialNet releases connect service.
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: India gets micro-banking technology, female financial technologists recognised, and Alliance invests RM260m in IT.
The company developed software enhancements for Vision Reporting, a BI package from the International Infor Group.
The UEPS solution shares all existing payment instruments, and introduces a biometrically protected smart card.
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
Cashbook 5.4A Service Pack 4 and EFTXpress 5.4A Service Pack 2 include security enhancements.
The local electronic payment provider will make Ghana's financial system interoperable.
The company's 15th annual conference will be held at Zimbali Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal, from 19 to 21 September.