Below is some of the latest media coverage about the Convergence Partners Group.

Skillpod Media a Technology Top 100 finalist for 2010

April 29th, 2010 | admin
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The Technology Top 100 (TT100) awards ceremony was held at Vodaworld last night. Convergence Partners’ investee SkillPod Media was a finalist in the Excellence in the Management of systems category.

New Dawn Satellite on track for launch

April 19th, 2010 | admin
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New Dawn, the first of its kind joint venture between Convergence Partners and Intelsat, is on track to launch its $250m geostationary communications satellite, which is targeted at the African market, by the end of the year, Flavien Bachabi, vice-president for Intelsat Africa said yesterday, 13 April 2010.

Dimension Data (“DiData”) awarded most empowered ICT company at the ninth annual Metropolitan Oliver Empowerment Awards

April 8th, 2010 | admin
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At the ninth annual Metropolitan Oliver Empowerment Awards ceremony held on the 25th March 2010, Dimension Data was awarded the prestigious most empowered ICT company award.

Convergence Partners invests in RFID solutions provider Bloodhound Technologies

March 10th, 2010 | admin
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Convergence Partners, together with Altius Investment Holdings, takes a 40% strategic equity stake in Bloodhound Technologies, a leading South African radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and solutions provider.

Skillpod launches Gazuma, exciting new mobile gaming platform

March 3rd, 2010 | admin
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Skillpod has launched its new mobile gaming platform, Gazuma. This drive onto the mobile phone is an extension of the highly successful online casual gaming platform developed.

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.

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