Convergence Partners investee company, Dimension Data has been positioned by Gartner, Inc., in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services (COPS) report.
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RSSDimension Data wins 2011 Frost & Sullivan Excellence Award
November 3rd, 2011 | admin
Dimension Data, a Convergence Partners investee, received the 2011 South African Excellence in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Strategy Award from Frost & Sullivan.
Dimension Data, according to a recent Frost & Sullivan analysis conducted on the IT services market, have met a number of measurement performance criteria, pertinent to achieving a certain level of excellence, when compared to that of key competitors within the IT industry.
FibreCo awards fibre optic network construction contract to technology Giant ZTE
September 23rd, 2011 | admin
FibreCo Telecommunications (“FibreCo”), a joint venture between Cell C, Convergence Partners and Internet Solutions, announced the awarding of a contract for construction of its nation-wide open-access fibre optic network. FibreCo’s objective is to facilitate affordable and reliable high-speed Internet access for South African citizens and businesses.
Old Mutual and Dimension Data sign major outsourcing deal
July 12th, 2011 | admin
Convergence Partners’ investee company, Dimension Data, supported by its partner Telkom has signed a comprehensive Information Technology (IT) outsourcing contract with the Old Mutual Group, to enable its business strategy and improve competitiveness.
Andile Ngcaba receives Fibre Optic Association Award
June 9th, 2011 | admin
The rise of YouTube, social media and other IP-based multi-media content delivery platforms globally and in Africa continues to drive the demand for broadband infrastructure. In order to meet the needs of multimedia content in the form of 3D and HD video, video conferencing, music and the social media explosion sweeping the African continent there has been a surge in the roll out of fibre optic networks.
This is according to Andile Ngcaba, founder and chairman of Convergence Partners, who spoke at a seminar arranged by Datanet Infrastructure Group in conjunction with the international Fibre Optic Association (FOA) and Triple Play Fibre Optic Solutions which provides FOA-approved fibre optic training.
Tags: Andile Ngcaba, backhaul, bandwidth growth, communications, connectivity, Convergence Partners, Datanet Infrastructure, Facebook, fibre, Fibre Optic Association, FO, FOA, high-bandwidth, multimedia, music, optical networks, paramount, social networking, submarine cable, Triple Play Fibre Optic Solutions, tweeting, video conferencing
Posted in Media, Uncategorized
Posted in Media, Uncategorized
All systems go for satellite launch
March 30th, 2011 | admin
The countdown has begun for the launch of the New Dawn satellite tonight. Intelsat has confirmed that everything is so far on schedule for the satellite’s launch aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from the Arianespace Launch Complex in Kourou, French Guiana, at about 23:45 South African time.
The Intelsat New Dawn satellite is owned by a joint venture between Intelsat and a consortium led by Convergence Partners.
Communications Minister and leaders of ICT industry meet on growth and jobs
March 1st, 2011 | admin
On Friday 25 February 2011, Communications Minister Roy Padayachie met with the leaders of 30 of SA’s top ICT players to discuss cooperation between government and private sector in order to create jobs and enhance growth. Chairman of Convergence Partners and Dimension Data, Andile Ngcaba, attended the roundtable discussions, which were aimed at developing a 2020 vision for the South African ICT sector. Andile noted that applications and software are central to the ICT ecosystem and that opportunities exist for innovation and development in these fields. The potential for job creation opportunities would also arise from the production of new set top boxes, required for migration to digital television signal distribution in South Africa.
Tags: Altech, Andile Ngcaba, applications, Atul Gupta, communications, Craig Venter, Department of Communications, digital broadcasting, digital migration, Dimension Data, DoC, growth, ICT, information, innovation, J&J, Jayendra Naido, Minister, MTN, Multichoice, Nolo Letele, Pieter Uys, President Jacob Zuma, Roy Padayahcie, Sahara Computers, set top boxes, Sifiso Dabengwa, skills, software, South Africa, Technology, Telecommunications, television, Vision 2020, Vodacom
Posted in Media, News from the Group
Posted in Media, News from the Group
President Zuma’s speech presents a great opportunity for ICT sector, according to Andile Ngcaba
February 11th, 2011 | admin
Tax incentives, a job-creation fund and digital TV migration are heralding a golden opportunity for the South African information, communications and technology (ICT) industry, according to the Chairman of Convergence Partners and Executive Chairman of Dimension Data Middle East and Africa.
Speaking after President Jacob Zuma delivered his State of the Nation address to Parliament on Thursday, Ngcaba said the measures announced meant that companies could confidently roll out infrastructure such as fibre-optic cables to improve connectivity in the country.
Tags: Andile Ngcaba, communications, connectivity, Convergence Partners, digital TV migration, Dimension Data, fibre-optic cables, ICT, Industrial Development Corporation, information, infrastructure, job-creation fund, Parliament, President Jacob Zuma, State of the Nation, Tax incentives, Technology
Posted in Media, News from the Group
Posted in Media, News from the Group
Convergence Partners Group steals the show: AfricaCom 2010
November 24th, 2010 | admin
AfricaCom, the Continent’s premier communications event, took place in Cape Town on 10 and 11 November. Chairman Andile Ngcaba was a featured speaker on day 1, highlighting the opportunities & challenges facing ICT investors in Africa, and the Convergence Partners Group was proud to unveil its new stand (see pictures attached) – the first time we have exhibited at the event. The rationale behind this was to showcase the many young and exciting companies in the Group and give them access to the burgeoning African communications market, as represented by over 5000 attendees over the two days.
The Convergence Partners stand was a hive of activity for the duration of the event (especially when our gorgeous ladies served up some great cocktails at the end of day 1). Companies in the Convergence Partners stand that were formally exhibiting at AfricaCom included Seacom, Convergence Wireless Networks (comprising WiA and Intra), Intelsat New Dawn Satellite Project, Plessey, Comsol, Integrat, Skillpod Media, Bloodhound, Inala, Convergence Border Management Solutions, as well as the Convergence Partners Foundation.
AfircaCom also coincided with the media launch of Convergence Partners’ latest project, FibreCo (see below blog).
Tags: AfricaCom, Andile Ngcaba, ARPU, Bloodhound, broadband, Cape Town, Chairman, communications, Comsol, conference, Convergence Wireless Networks, CWN, Darren Morgan, gaming, industry, infrastructure sharing, Intelsat, managed services, Mark van Diggelen, Media, New Dawn, Operators, SEACOM, Skillpod, smartphones, telco, vendors, voice, Wireless
Posted in Media, News from the Group
Posted in Media, News from the Group
Dimension Data say cheers on a high note – Dimension Data delisting from JSE
November 18th, 2010 | admin
After being listed on the JSE for the past 23 years, today marked the final day of trading of Dimension Data shares. However, Didata exited on a high note with it reporting strong full year results for 2010.
The Dimension Data group, which is being acquired by Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) Corp, reported a 9,9% increase in sales in constant currency terms in the 2010 financial year to September. The company reported revenue growth of 19,4% to US$4,74bn, due in part to currency gains.