In today`s technology roundup: Over a million computers hijacked, Microsoft sells MSN info, UK police foil electronic bank theft, and Yahoo opens up to Firefox.
SA`s four biggest banks are all ready to issue their new chip-based cards, but some are more ready than others.
Datacentrix has helped implement a business intelligence solution at the Development Bank of SA (DBSA).
Standard Bank's IT costs increased to over R1.5 billion last year, due to increased online banking uptake and technology renewal.
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 change of the 20Twenty brand to that of Standard Chartered Bank is like the Golf replacing the Beetle.
For the past three years, Nedbank has used SAS solutions for its foundation platform.
Online bank 20Twenty`s branding is to be phased out and replaced with that of parent Standard Chartered Bank.
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
First National Bank has taken the retail market a step closer to virtual banking.
Roland le Sueur, head of FNB Internet Banking, provides tips to help prevent Internet users from falling prey to phishing and spoofing scams.
FNB is aiming at the lowest common denominator with its new mobile banking service.
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
Standard Bank has shut down eight "phishing" - identity theft - Web sites in just four weeks.
First National Bank stresses that online security for banking is not a competitive differentiator, but an imperative for all banks and their customers.
A large Spanish bank has adopted BMC Software`s business service management (BSM) solutions.