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Meet Richard Bicker-Caarten: Chief Sales, Solutions and Marketing Officer at Plessey (Proprietary) Limited

January 26th, 2010 | admin
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The first in a series of regular articles to introduce certain key executives from across the Convergence Partners investment portfolio.

SC Magazine Names Gemalto ‘Innovator’ for 2009

January 19th, 2010 | admin
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Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been given the distinction of “Innovator 2009” by leading IT security publication SC Magazine. Gemalto was recognized in the Multi-Factor Authentication category for its portfolio of authentication products including the recently launched Protiva™ Smart Guardian (SG) – a smart card-based USB flash storage protected by military-grade encryption, and a PIN or passphrase for access.

Seacom President, Brian Herlihy, named as ICT Newsmaker of the Year

January 18th, 2010 | admin
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TechCentral, leading online technology website, has named Seacom President, Brian Herlihy as “the obvious choice” for Newsmaker of the Year for 2009. Seacom went live in July 2009 and has already resulted in dramatic price reductions and new investments in terrestrial infrastructure in East Africa

Advance Passenger Processing deployed in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

December 17th, 2009 | admin

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) recently announced the successful deployment of Advance Passenger Processing (APP), a border management solution, delivered by SITA Aero and Convergence Border Management Solutions, in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Dimension Data Top ICT Company in Africa

December 17th, 2009 | admin
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Dimension Data once again proved its mettle across the African continent, winning the Top ICT Company in Africa Award at the 11th African ICT Achievers Awards ceremony held on the 5th December 2009.

African Communications Market : Onward and upward (Research Report Vol 2 No.1 2009)

December 1st, 2009 | admin
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This is an update to the Convergence Partners report entitled “African Telecommunications Market: Last Frontier For Growth” (Vol.1 No.1 of 2007) (”Report 1″).

DiData announces strong results for year ended 30 September 2009

November 24th, 2009 | admin
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Dimension Data’s robust performance for the year to 30 September 2009 has resulted in improved returns and strong growth in profitability, in the midst of extremely challenging economic conditions.

Convergence Wireless Networks Invests in Tanzanian ISP

November 24th, 2009 | admin
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35% stake in WIA Company Limited provides exposure to fast growing Tanzanian enterprise market; expands African footprint

Dimension Data acquires stake in a Morocco company

November 24th, 2009 | admin
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Dimension Data Middle East & Africa has acquired a 51% stake in Telcom (Morocco), representing a further step in the establishment of a strong presence across the continent. Telcom will be rebranded Dimension Data Morocco.

Convergence Wireless Networks invests alongside Internet Solutions in Mozambican ISP

November 24th, 2009 | admin
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Convergence Wireless Networks and Internet Solutions announced today that they have collectively acquired a 68.5% equity stake in leading Mozambique based INTRA Lda.