Planet participates in events, conferences and trade shows throughout the year to collaborate with our customers and tell our story to prospective clients and investors. Come see us at any of the following events.

2009 ETA Annual Meeting & Expo
April 21-23 | Las Vegas

Heartland Developer's Conference
October | Omaha: The Qwest Center

NCPA Convention
October | Tampa, Florida

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Workpoint Meets Microsoft’s Platform Test for ISV Solutions

(Omaha, Neb. –December 8, 2008) Workpoint™, a leading provider of embeddable business process management (BPM) technology, today announced that it has been tested and meets the criteria for Microsoft®’s Independent Software Vendor (ISV)/Software Solution Competency Program. The competency program is part of Microsoft’s “Empower for ISVs” offering, which is designed to help ISVs succeed when developing software on the Microsoft platform. more...

CAMARA INTERBANCARIA DE PAGAMENTOS TO USE PLANET GROUP, INC.

(OMAHA, NE—November 10, 2008), (Planet) a leading provider of IT consulting, payment-enabling technologies and transaction processing services, today announced that Brazil's interbank funds transfer system, Camara Interbancaria de Pagamentos, (CIP) has licensed Planet's CORE360 and Workpoint to enable electronic bill payment and presentment. CIP will ultimately invest BRL $77 million in a project that will offer Brazilian consumers comprehensive online banking services. more...

NCPA Signs with Opticard

(OMAHA, NE—September 24, 2008) Opticard, a leading provider of gift and loyalty card-based programs, today announced its partnership with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). The NCPA represents America’s community pharmacists and pharmacy owners. Under the agreement, Opticard will act as the exclusive loyalty and stored value processing provider for the NCPA and its 23,000+ members. The partnership will ultimately provide NCPA members with a simple and effective way to offer their own consumer loyalty programs.

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Planet Merchant Processing Announces Technology Partnership with EVO Merchant Services

OMAHA, NE, September 12, 2008 - Planet Merchant Processing, ("Planet") a leading provider of payment processing services and payment-enabling solutions, today announced a technology partnership agreement with EVO Merchant Services, ("EVO") the nation's fifth largest non-bank acquirer. The agreement will position EVO to leverage Planet's advanced technical expertise in the payment processing industry.

Partnership will provide cardholders with comprehensive fraud prevention strategy.

OMAHA, NE, September 10, 2008 - Planet Group, Inc., a leading provider of IT consulting, payment-enabling technologies and transaction processing services, today announced an expanded, strategic partnership with Pemco Technologies, a nationwide payment solutions company.

The partnership will offer financial institutions additional customer service options as well as a more sophisticated fraud prevention strategy by integrating Planet's comprehensive electronic correspondence software suite, CORE360™, with Pemco's neural network fraud monitoring solution.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, July 9, 2008 - Apriva, the leading wireless solutions provider announced today that the company has certified the gift card and loyalty solution from Opticard Payment Services.

The integration of Opticard's gift card and loyalty solution with the Apriva Intelligent Gateway provides merchants with a new platform on which to securely process gift and loyalty transactions utilizing Wireless, dial, or IP networks.

SAN MATEO, CA, June 5, 2008 - Companies Partner to Offer their Combined Products and Services to North American Payments and Financial Services Enterprises

OMAHA, NE, April 22, 2008 - Planet Merchant Processing, a division of Planet Group, Inc. was recently approved for the MasterCard Vendor Program. As an approved program member, Planet Merchant Processing is awarded the right to work directly with MasterCard. This will allow Planet to provide clients with solutions and services that comply with MasterCard payment network rules and regulations.

OMAHA, NE, April 9, 2008 - Planet Merchant Processing is pleased to announce that Bryan Wine has joined its sales management team. Mr. Wine offers more than 15 years of experience in the payments and merchant processing industry. Prior to joining Planet, he served as the Vice President of Business Development at First National Merchant Solutions(FNMS.)

OMAHA, NE, April 8, 2008 - Planet Consulting, a leading provider of information technology consulting and project outsourcing solutions, today announced that it has been awarded the Omaha Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Award. The award recognizes companies that have demonstrated exceptional, innovative business practices, which have proven to benefit the Greater Omaha's economy as well as the community at large.