Jun 6, 2019
The future of identity lies far beyond mere digitizing the physical identity – true digital identity encompasses a vast and interoperable ecosystem in which identity is owned by the individual and managed within a secure and trusted environment. Achieving...
Jun 5, 2019
PCMS, a global provider of retail commerce software and services, is celebrating its landmark 10th anniversary with major South African supermarket brand Pick n Pay. The Pick n Pay and PCMS partnership began in 2009 when PCMS was commissioned to provide new...
Jun 3, 2019
In 2016, the desert metropolis of Dubai set its sights on claiming the moniker of ‘world’s first blockchain-powered city’ for itself. A burgeoning hub of economic development, the city needed more agile government processes – particularly for...
May 31, 2019
Education is critical to moving South Africa forward. It can help to solve skills gaps and contribute towards decreasing unemployment and poverty, and growing GDP. Technology is a central enabler in this context, and can improve access to quality of and engagement...
May 30, 2019
Could open banking usher in a new era of convenience, access and service differentiation? It’s a tantalising possibility, but not one without potential security pitfalls which must be closely managed and mitigated. Done properly, concept of pen banking can...
May 24, 2019
In their drive to be digitally relevant and hold market share, both traditional and digital banks run the risk of losing customers by reducing human interaction. This is the warning from Bardien Pienaar, GM at Merchants. He says that, in an environment where consumers...
