FNB’s smart device deals boost online banking

Since launching its smart device deal three years ago, FNB has sold more than 250 000 devices worth over R1-billion – and 90% of them use FNB’s digital banking channels. “Digital banking is no longer something that we can refer to as the ‘future of banking’”,...

Location-based services helps abuse victims

The Tears Foundation (Transform Education about Rape and Sexual Abuse), founded by Mara Glennie, aims to be a one-stop port of call for information about all aspects of rape and sexual abuse. Its aim is to facilitate better care, proper support and positive outcomes...

Employment, growth key for SA

While the South African economy has come a long way since the recession in 2008, it is still growing at meagre rates. The Department of Labour’s Annual Labour Market Bulletin (ALMB) 2013-2014 Report says the economic growth remains one of the critical channels to...

3D printers set for massive 2015 take-up

Worldwide shipments of 3D printers will reach 217 350 units in 2015, up from 108 151 in 2014, according to Gartner’s latest forecast. 3D printer (3DP) shipments will more than double every year between 2015 and 2018, by which time worldwide shipments are...

App economy creates opportunity for Africa

The application economy has arrived and with it comes immense business opportunity for Africa. This is according to Gary Lawrence, MD of CA Southern Africa, who says: “We all live in an application economy. Retail, news, entertainment, banking, education, government,...

Microsoft expands cloud solutions

Microsoft has unveiled new cloud services, mobility solutions, APIs, tools and an expanded ecosystem of partner solutions, all designed to help IT professionals and developers compete and thrive in today’s mobile-first, cloud-first world. “Today’s enterprise is always...