http://www.mango.net/ en info@pixsoulmedia.com Copyright 2008 2008-09-22T05:28:00-07:00 http://www.mango.net/news/detail/mango_adds_several_new_major_retail_and_distribution_partners/ http://www.mango.net/news/detail/mango_adds_several_new_major_retail_and_distribution_partners/#When:05:28:00Z SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Mango Global Inc. announced today that they have entered into long term strategic contracts that will increase their reach to over 25,000 points of sale by the end of 2009 and over 150,000 points of sale by the end of 2012.  Mango recently signed contracts to provide transaction processing services to several major retailers within India including Subhiksha, Jai Kisan, and other distribution consortiums representing over 20,000 independent retailers.  In addition, Mango has entered into a multi-year contract with Max New York Life and IBM to provide microinsurance throughout India using Mango’s mobile POS hardware and transaction processing technology. Mango plans to complete other major partnership deals in India, the US and Mexico by the end of 2008.  “Mango was founded on the belief that everyone in the world should have access to affordable transaction and payment processing solutions and we are very pleased with the progress we’ve made this year toward that vision.  While we are very excited with the commercial progress we’ve made over the past year, we have also invested a lot of energy in building relationships with best in class technology partners that strengthen our ability to deliver on a global scale.” said Troy Lambeth, CEO of Mango. Mango is the only true global one stop shop for wireless electronic transaction processing across multiple verticals and applications.  From pre-paid mobile recharge to payment processing, from microinsurance to international remittance, we offer the most affordible and flexible solutions for every corner of the globe. 2008-09-22T05:28:00-07:00 http://www.mango.net/news/detail/telserra_appoints_industry_veteran_shailesh_kotwal_to_board_of_directors/ http://www.mango.net/news/detail/telserra_appoints_industry_veteran_shailesh_kotwal_to_board_of_directors/#When:22:21:00Z SCOTTSDALE, AZ—-(January 21, 2008) – Telserra Global Inc., the company that provides the next generation of electronic transaction processing networks to every last mile, today announced the appointment of Shailesh Kotwal to their corporate Board of Directors. Kotwal was most recently President, International with global payment processor eFunds (NYSE EFD) where he oversaw all aspects of eFunds international operations including strategic direction and growth, global market strategies and international product initiatives.  eFunds was recently acquired by Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE: FIS) for $1.8 billion.  “We are very pleased to have Shailesh Kotwal’s knowledge, experience, and vision on our side to help us take Telserra to the next level as a global player in consumer transaction processing.  Shailesh has a proven track record of helping companies like eFunds and American Express successfully establish themselves in new international markets and there couldn’t be a better fit given our strategic objectives.”, said Craig Ballard, Chairman of Telserra. “I am pleased to join Telserra. This is a terrific opportunity to apply my nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to a dynamic organization. Telserra is uniquely positioned to leverage the growth globally in electronic transactions and I am delighted to be in a position to shape Telserra’s business.” said Shailesh Kotwal. Kotwal joins Telserra with nearly 20 years in the financial services industry.  Prior to eFunds, he was at American Express for 18 years. He was based, most recently, at American Express’ corporate offices in New York as General Manager of the International Insurance Services business, spanning 25 countries. Prior to this role, Mr. Kotwal held various senior management positions at American Express in Asia Pacific and Europe. Mr. Kotwal has wide ranging experience in building world-class businesses in electronic payments, consumer banking, cards, mortgages, insurance, lending and wealth-management. Kotwal also served on the Board of Directors of several American Express and eFunds subsidiaries. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting. About Telserra Telserra (http://www.telserra.com), headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ and Gurgaon, India, provides the next generation of electronic transaction processing networks to emerging markets and cash based economies. Telserra’s growing list of value added applications for retailers and consumers includes prepaid mobile recharge, bill payment, lottery, insurance, stored value, microbanking, loyalty programs, and traditional payment card processing. Telserra offers the most turnkey and cost effective systems to automate business processes everywhere from large urban centers to small remote villages.  Telserra provides the applications, integrates with existing systems, and processes secure POS transactions at every last mile. 2008-01-21T22:21:00-07:00 http://www.mango.net/news/detail/niji_sapra_vice_president_sales_and_marketing/ http://www.mango.net/news/detail/niji_sapra_vice_president_sales_and_marketing/#When:19:05:00Z Telserra is pleased to announce that Niji Sapra will join Telserra India as VP Sales and Marketing.  Niji’s primary focus will be Prepaid Services including electronic recharge of cellular airtime.  Niji brings over 17 years of accomplishment and success in the IT and telecom industry, including senior sales and marketing positions at Informatics, Essar Telecom, Nokia, and most recently at Oxigen where she was head of Corporate Sales and Relationship Management. Niji has a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in the Indian cellular market and offers our clients exceptional expertise in both understanding their unique needs and delivering cost effective solutions. Niji has a BCom (Hons) from Punjab University. 2007-12-17T19:05:00-07:00