Author: Gugu Lourie
By Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks It’s conceivable that one day biometrics may replace passwords completely, across many different services The more news that trickled in about last year’s Sony hack, the more depressing the situation appeared to get. At one point, it was revealed that the entertainment giant was keeping passwords to internal systems as well as social network accounts in plain text. Not only that, but they were kept in a folder called ‘Password’. Here’s how Buzzfeed described it: “Included in the newest data dump is a file directory titled ‘Password’, which includes 139 Word documents,…
By Siyabonga Cwele, Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services “The private sector too has a role to play in bridging the digital divide. We’ll continue to engage it and discuss areas where it should direct its investment. These consultations will also consider possible incentives for investing in under serviced areas. We are positive that access to broadband provides us with modern building blocks as the country continuously strives to create sustainable jobs for the future, especially for our youth. This is why ICTs have been identified as catalytic sectors that President Zuma also announced that Government has decided to designate Telkom…
A new survey of the high-tech habits of SA’s students reveals that Facebook has become the default social network among students, with no less than 97% of respondents saying they use the social network. Twitter came in second at 67%, followed in third place by YouTube, with 44%. The most recent entrant into the social arena, WeChat, has already reached 22% of the student market. These are among the key findings of the 2015 Student Tech Survey, conducted across South African tertiary education institutions by World Wide Worx and Student Brands, with the support of Standard Bank. More than 2300…
Samsung Electronics today announced its entirely redefined smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Creating a new standard for design, craftsmanship and performance, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge seamlessly blend premium materials with the most advanced Samsung technology to offer consumers an unmatched mobile experience. By Staff writer “With the all new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung is offering what’s next in mobility, along with a new standard to drive the global mobile agenda,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “By listening to our customers, and…
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In the couple of weeks since Santander’s chairman, Ana Botín, told the Financial Times that Santander has plans to lease out its datacenter facilities to corporate customers, I have been struggling to think of a precedent. By Lawrence Freeborn, Senior Research Analyst, IDC Financial Insights After years in which the discussion has been about how banks are bound to be displaced by tech companies, here is a rare example of the opposite happening, or at least the opposite possibility being held out by one prominent lender. “As I think how I am going to compete with all these new technology players,…
Zazoo, a new division of the JSE and Nasdaq-listed company Net1 UEPS Technologies Inc, is hoping that its payment solutions for the mobile industry will enable it to conquer global markets. The firm is eyeing speedy global expansion focusing on the UK and other parts of Europe, US, India and other developed and emerging markets. The company has seen Zazoo’s global footprint expanding into 12 African countries, and it also has a presence in Colombia, India, Spain, South Korea, the Philippines, the UK and the US. Zazoo plans to take Net1’s patented technology, such as mobile virtual card (MVC) payment…
by Gugu Lourie The days of answering questions (like for example, “What is your cellphone number?” to verify your identity before accessing a bank account may soon be gone forever. Well, that is if you are a client of Investec Private Bank, which plans to revolutionise South Africa’s banking industry by introducing a verification system that uses voice biometrics. The bank will be the first financial institution in the southern hemisphere to launch such a solution. The voice biometrics verification system will be launched on the 25 February 2015 in SA. It will, however, also service customers in the UK…
ProSiebenSat.1, a German mass media company operating commercial television, premium pay channels, radio stations and related print businesses, has announced the launch of a video-on-demand mobile app and website that allows German expats based in South Africa and 15 other countries to view German produced shows around the clock. By Staff writer Content on these platforms is available in high definition, is fast and easy to access and has Chromecast and AirPlay support for usage via TV. The app can be found directly through the AppStore and the GooglePlay store. The first month for monthly subscriptions will be free followed…
Joburgers loves to complain. If it’s not about load shedding or traffic, it’s about the potholes or city billing issues. Well, here’s your chance to do something about the city’s problems. The #Hack.Jozi Challenge wants to pay you for your ideas that will turn Jozi into the city that we all want to live in. Zolani Matebese, the head of broadband at the City of Johannesburg, said: “Your digital solution to a problem in Jozi could be the ticket to launching your start-up. With prizes valued at R5 million at stake, the #Hack.Jozi Challenge wants to find the most innovative…