John Carstens

Altech is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and is an investment holding company, involved in the telecommunications, multi-media and information technology industries, which employs over 5 000 employees in South Africa and abroad. As a leading South African multi-billion rand high-technology group, Altech is involved in the design, development and convergence of telecommunications equipment, multi-media systems and IT solutions. There is a strong focus on the convergence of these technologies and Altech is now also entrenched in the arena of secure technology solutions. Altech has ongoing access to the latest technologies worldwide, while the group's own research and development programmed actively encourages and promotes internal technology.

Allied Technologies Ltd. operates as a investment holding company involved in the fields of telecommunications, multi media and information technology. It operates through three divisions: Telecommunications, wireless and converged services, Multi-media and electronics and Information technology. The Telecommunications, wireless and converged services division provides communications, vehicle tracking, fleet management and telematics, fleet communication, converged and two-way radio services. The Multi-Media and Electronics division designs and manufactures set-top boxes for terrestrial, satellite, internet protocol based and hybrid television and is a leading developer of digital media delivery technology and services for the international TV industry. The Information technology division provides payment platforms and software services. Allied Technologies was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa.

Part of Arrow Electronics, Inc., Arrow Altech Holdings (Pty) Ltd. distributes electronic components and computer products. The company is based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Altech UEC Multi-media designs and manufactures satellite and terrestrial digital set-top box decoders. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, South Africa.

Kenya Data Networks Ltd. is a full service, data communications carrier that was licensed by the CCK in January 2003 as a public data network operator. It is a local company and uses local expertise to build world-class infrastructure in Kenya. The company believes that they have the ability to build their own future and investing millions of dollars in that future. It is the leading company in the telecommunication industry having laid out and covered most of the country with fiber, ranking as the second largest IP network in Africa. It entered into strategic partnerships with leading organizations, through which they have been able to deliver top-notch services, excellent quality and a high return on investment for customers. The company is constantly improving products and services to make customers happy. The company strives to ensure that the customers enjoy better service at lower costs, making it easier for them to focus on their businesses.

Altech Netstar Pty Ltd. provides stolen vehicle tracking and recovery service. It offers comprehensive private recovery service and infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa.