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easily deployed into Africa sim inventory costs reduction application for the live tracking of assets proactive sim estate management remote, real-time data & private APN usage monitoring PRODUCT NEWS [phone] [email protected] LINKING TECHNOLOGY l BUSINESS l PEOPLE Shaping the landscape of M2M in Africa since 2004 XLINK: SCALABLE CONNECTIVITY SIMXpress from XLink is a sim provisioning service that allows for the proactive management of your sim estate, and is currently utilised by three major South African banks. With communication being an integrated component of mobile terminals, banks are looking to a specialist payment communication partner to provide a cost-effective end-to-end service for the management of their sim estate, data usage, APN (access point name) and last mile connectivity as an outsourced service, as it is not core to transaction processing. XLink’s SIMXpress has enabled customers to reduce operational resources whilst gaining control of their sim estate by utilising XLink’s provisioning, configuration and monitoring services and expertise. XLink customers are able to take advantage of the economies of scale derived from the use of its infrastructure and applications. These are to manage their sim card and terminal connectivity as well as asset tracking, allowing for better management and distribution. For more information, contact 011 438 3000 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.xlink.co.za. www.xlink.co.za Cornerstone Performance Solutions is a learning and development provider that specialises in banking, and has a particular interest in developing sales improvement in banking. Often, the challenge with learning and development in banking sales is that people do not fully implement what they learn, behaviour doesn’t change much, and the programme doesn’t produce the business impact it should. Our approach ensures that people know what to do, and have the insight into why and how to do it in the workplace. Additionally, they develop a positive mindset to increasing sales, utilising a structured toolset to implement the learning in practical situations while receiving objective performance coaching feedback, so they continue to develop the actual skillset of an expert. Tel: [phone] E-mail: Performancesolutions.co.za HIGH STREET AUCTIONS WORLDWIDE ONLINE PAYMENTS: SAFE AND SECURE Virtual Card Services (VCS) was established in 1996 and is one of the early leaders in the eCommerce environment in South Africa. VCS is a South African Reserve Bank registered system operator and a member of the Association of System Operators (ASO). Affiliated banks include Absa, FNB, Standard Bank South Africa, and Nedbank. Also allied to this service is ATM Solutions, FNB Botswana, Nedbank and FNB Namibia, and State Bank of Mauritius. VCS Kenya is coming soon. The facility provides a dedicated service that is fast and secure to all its clients, while remaining competitively cost-efficient. VCS accepts all credit cards and debit cards plus payment options such as PayD, Cell Pay Point and SID (EFT). Expand your business; let us help you reach your target market both locally and globally. CONTACT OUR OFFICES VCS South Africa Tel: [phone] Cell: 082 561 6721 Fax: [phone] | E-mail: [email protected] Rivonia Business Centre, 377 Rivonia Blvd, Rivonia VCS Botswana Tel: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] Unit 5A Masa Centre, Gaborone CBD, Botswana VCS Namibia Tel: [phone] Cell: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] 17 Springbok Street, Suiderhof, Windhoek, Namibia 56 BANKER SA Product News.indd 56 High Street Auctions specialises in the marketing and selling of commercial, industrial, retail, agricultural and residential properties on auction. By operating in a transparent and professional manner, High Street Auctions has achieved widespread confidence in the marketplace and, consequently, has been established as a market leader in its field. Market pressures – the need for flexibility and speed to market, ethical and professional business process requirements – have positioned High Street Auctions favourably for buyers and sellers alike in the property industry. High Street Auctions has evolved into a premier marketplace for selling and buying property on auction in South Africa. This trading platform has proven itself to be robust, even during current negative market conditions. The management team consists of joint managing directors Lance Chalwin-Milton and James Dall, world-renowned lead auctioneer