ViVOtech, a provider of NFC software and equipment, announced that Qmuzik Technologies, an African software company, will become a reseller of ViVOtech's Trusted Service Management solution. Through the deal, Qmuzik will resell, implement and support the TSM software suite in Africa. 

ViVOtech's TSM solution is what links the secure element of a wireless device to a financial account so the device can make payments using NFC.

According to the announcement, Qmuzik has experience in RFID and telecommunications implementations in the aerospace and defense sectors, as well as prepaid airtime and voucher distribution in Africa. ViVOtech said Qmuzik's broad African footprint and local expertise make it an ideal partner.

"The African market will benefit significantly from NFC, as the recent success of closed loop payments and mobile money demonstrated," said ViVOtech CEO Michael (Mick) Mullagh. "Qmuzik has the experience and expertise to bring this important technology to the region."

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