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Two fintech startups win SWIFT’s global gpi industry challenge
SWIFT, a provider of secure financial messaging services has awarded two fintech startups the opportunity to work with the co-operative and gpi banks over a three-month period to further enhance cross-border payments, leveraging on SWIFT gpi. The two startups will…
South African company to tackle ebook piracy with blockchain technology
Custos Media Technologies, a South African company that provides a globally effective solution to piracy by outsourcing the detection of pirated content using Bitcoin and its blockchain, announced on Wednesday 13 September 2017 that the company will be participating in a…
What will DStv do to survive?
Who remembers TopTV? The brand’s reputation was eviscerated a few years ago when they launched adult channels, suffered severe customer service complaints and promised a PVR decoder which never saw the light of day. Adding to that, customers experienced billing…
Showmax now free for DSTV Premium subscribers
DSTV and Showmax announced on Monday 11 September 2017 that the companies will be advancing their merger, which will now see DSTV premium subscribers receive the Showmax offerings for free in South Africa. Previously priced at R99 a month, premium…
Nigeria: Multichoice to launch pay-per-view
Multichoice Nigeria will be launching a pay-per-view (PPV) option in the country. The company emphasised that the PPV concept is a cable or satellite television system in which consumers pay an additional fee to watch a particular programme, according to a…
Alexander Forbes and Accenture drive digital transformation
Alexander Forbes, an integrated financial and risk services provider has partnered with Accenture in a bid to embark on a digital transformation journey. Alexander Forbes selected Accenture to jointly manage a multi-million dollar project due to their ability to create,…
CIO guide to AI’s promises and pitfalls
Amidst all the hype we’re hearing from the media and technology providers about “intelligent systems”, CIOs are still unsure of how they can apply artificial intelligence (AI) for long-term success. It’s important for CIOs to understand the steps they need…
Steer Clear of the Hype: 5 AI Myths
Hype isn’t always a bad thing. Within limits, it fosters attention, investment and innovation. A little bit of hype can build excitement about potential, while too much leads to false hopes and misguided planning assumptions. Speaking ahead of his presentation…
IT News Africa: Top stories of the week
This week in tech saw a number of developments across the African continent and the world. Facebook revealed that the company is looking to put steps in place to monetise popular messaging service WhatsApp. In other news, Joe Falter was…
Social Media Reacts: Mexico struck by record earthquake
An earthquake struck just off the Pacific Coast of Mexico on Thursday 8 September 2017. The earthquake measured in at 8.1 according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was described as the strongest in a century by Mexican…
Adoption of BPS needs to grow across industries
In the digital economy, business productivity solutions (BPS) have become essential to running an effective organisation. While various industries (like banking, supply chain, and FMCG) have readily embraced automation of their business processes, others (such as mining) are still very…
Gemalto reveals the future of e-passports
Gemalto, on Thursday 7 September 2017, announced that it has advanced its e-passport technologies. A technology that according to the company is now being used in over 30 different countries. The e-passport, with its security features, allows for faster, more…
Facebook launches Developer Circles in South Africa
Social media giant, Facebook, announced on Wednesday, 6 September 2017, that the company has begun the roll-out of Developer Circles in South African cities; Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. The project, which was launched at Facebooks Developer Conference (F8) in…
Gartner outlines 4 areas driving autonomous vehicle adoption
Gartner expects multiple launches of autonomous vehicles around 2020. However, the full impact of autonomous vehicle technology on society and the economy will not begin to emerge until approximately 2025. Four main areas will drive development of the autonomous vehicle market: Customer and societal…
Top 10 Android entertainment apps to look out for this Spring
Spring is in the air and many consumers are looking for ways to entertain friends, family or even themselves. With mobile technology leaping forward, it has become easier to check the latest gig guide and be informed about upcoming sporting…
How to overcome digital transformation roadblocks
Technology predictions foretell a future world where virtual reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and automation are the norm – in both our personal and business lives. These technologies, among others, are set to completely change the way we interact…
