by Faisal Khan on February 17, 2012
Its a great step by a large bank (they sure beat RBS to it). However, there is nothing evolutionary or radical about this payment system (no, not that you have cited it or the article). Venmo, Dwolla, et. al. are equally more robust and flexible payment systems IMHO. However, from a trust factor and traction [...]
by Faisal Khan on January 1, 2012
Every year, for the past four years, I have been doing something in January, I write to Pakistani banks, via their websites (online) and gauge them on their response and customer service. Whilst for the past four years I was doing it purely out of curiosity, this year I decided to test our online banks and [...]
by Faisal Khan on December 18, 2011
Ever wondered how major submarine cables are laid down in the ocean? Submarine cables are laid down by using specially modified ships (sometimes even purpose built ships) that carry the submarine cable on board and slowly lay it out on the seabed as per the charts/plans given by the cable operator. The ships can carry [...]