Mobile-advertising network InMobi has closed its Africa-based operations due to what it described as the low uptake of mobile phone-based marketing across the continent
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MTN Nigeria launches cloud-based banking software
MTN has launched a cloud-based banking software in Nigeria, called MTN XaaS, in an attempt to improve micro-finance banking operations in the country
Fountain introduces cloud-based banking in Kenya
Fountain Credit Services has introduced cloud operations to the Kenyan banking system, according to a statement from the company
Tech Mahindra buys 51 per cent stake in Comviva Technologies
Indias Tech Mahindra Ltd has announced it has gained a 51 per cent stake of telecoms software company, Comviva Technologies Limited, as part of an attempt to strengthen its mobile software business
UBA Internet banking gets ISO 27001 certification
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has achieved ISO 27001 Certification for its Internet banking application and data centre operations