Tellistic Technology Services

What Tellistic Technology Services does

Tellistic Technology Services is a privately held, Microsoft-centric technology consulting firm founded around 2018 and headquartered in Sammamish, Washington, with operational offices in Kampala, Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya. The firm delivers cloud computing, business process automation, data analytics, and data governance and compliance services built on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and Microsoft Purview. It holds Microsoft Gold Partner status in the Data and Analytics competency, and offers specialized VAT fraud detection for tax authorities using machine learning techniques — Self-Organizing Maps, Basket Analysis, White Forest Algorithms, and Red Flag Theory — delivered through Power BI dashboards. Its portfolio also includes ICDL training and resale of Microsoft software licenses and hardware.

The company's revenue model is primarily professional services-based, with custom quote-based enterprise pricing, annual billing cadence, and a direct enterprise field-sales GTM anchored by 'Get a Demo' and 'Book a Meeting' contact flows. Primary customer segments are corporate organizations and compliance-focused buyers (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, HIPAA); secondary segments include tax authorities and government agencies, financial institutions, and non-profit organizations in East Africa. Marketing is content-driven via blog, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, email newsletters, and webinars, with no visible reseller or channel partner network.

The company operates with a small team (10+ expert members) and reports 100+ clients, 5+ years of experience, 95% annual client retention, and a self-stated 'over 10K companies' figure that appears to be a marketing aggregate rather than active client count. Leadership comprises founder and CTO Ivan Lumala and Data Scientist Edwin Muyise. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, patents, or public awards.

Name

Tellistic Technology Services

Legal name

Tellistic Technology Services

Website

https://tellistic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tellistic Technology Services is a Microsoft Gold Partner consulting firm delivering data analytics, compliance, and AI-based fraud detection services to corporate, government, and non-profit clients across the US and East Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP, Virtualization) (EDABAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Architecture & Solutions Design (Enterprise/Cloud Architecture, Integration) (EDABAFAK), IT Support & End-User Computing (Helpdesk, Desktop, M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAFAN), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD)

Keywords

• Technology consulting services
• Data analytics solutions
• Compliance and cybersecurity audits
• Cloud infrastructure modernization
• Business process automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Technology Consulting Services: Consulting services for cloud computing, business process automation, data analytics, and data governance implementation using Microsoft technologies
2. Compliance and Security Audits: ISO 27001 certification support, GDPR, NIST, HIPAA compliance audits, Cyber Maturity Assessments, and implementation services
3. Software Licenses and Hardware Reseller: Resale of Microsoft software licenses and hardware solutions as part of technology services offerings
4. ICDL Training Programs: International Computer Driving License (ICDL) training programs for capacity building and skill development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tellistic Technology Services delivers Microsoft-centric technology consulting spanning cloud computing (Azure, Microsoft 365), business process automation, business intelligence and data platform modernization using Power BI, and data governance and compliance services (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, HIPAA). The firm also resells Microsoft software licenses and hardware, and runs ICDL digital skills training programs, serving enterprises in the US and East Africa.

Product overview

Tellistic Technology Services is a technology consulting and services company offering a portfolio of Microsoft-centric solutions. The core offerings include Business Intelligence and Data Platform Modernization (leveraging Power BI), Compliance and Cyber Security Audits (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, HIPAA), Infrastructure Modernization and IT Managed Services, Business Process Automation, and Software Licenses and Hardware Reseller services. The company also provides ICDL Training Programs for capacity building. These solutions are delivered as consulting services rather than packaged software products, with a focus on cloud computing (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365), data analytics, and governance and compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Intelligence and Data Platform Modernization Consulting services for modernizing business intelligence capabilities and data platforms, leveraging Microsoft Power BI for dashboards, data analytics, and reporting for corporate organizations.
• Compliance and Cyber Security Audits Advisory and audit services to help organizations achieve compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, HIPAA, Kenya Data Protection Act, Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act, and run Cyber Maturity Assessments.
• Infrastructure Modernization and IT Managed Services Modernization of IT infrastructure and ongoing managed services for cloud and hybrid scenarios built on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Business Process Automation Automation services for business processes leveraging Microsoft 365 and cloud technologies to reduce operational costs.
• Software Licenses and Hardware Reseller Resale of Microsoft software licenses and hardware solutions as part of technology services offerings.
• ICDL Training Program Training programs for ICDL (International Computer Driving License) certification, focused on digital skills development and capacity building.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% annual client retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Gold Partner in Data and Analytics competency specializing in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and Microsoft Purview implementations. Provides cloud computing, data analytics, and compliance solutions using Microsoft's technology stack.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avanade: Joint Accenture–Microsoft venture focused exclusively on Microsoft technologies (Azure, M365, Dynamics, Power Platform). Directly comparable as a Microsoft-stack consulting and implementation partner with similar BI and compliance offerings, but operating at vastly larger scale.
• 3Cloud: Pure-play Azure consulting and managed services firm specializing in data platform modernization, BI (Power BI), and cloud infrastructure. Closely aligned to Tellistic's Azure-centric, BI-emphasized service portfolio.
• Slalom: Global consulting firm with deep Microsoft partnership and a strong data/analytics practice (Power BI, Azure Synapse, Purview). Highly comparable in service mix (BI modernization, compliance, cloud migration) and target mid-to-large enterprise buyers.
• Insight Enterprises: Global Microsoft partner combining software/hardware resale with consulting services for cloud, data, and security. Overlaps directly with Tellistic's license resale plus Azure/Purview services motion.

Regional players

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African technology group (now part of Cassava Technologies) offering cloud, connectivity, and managed IT services across East and Southern Africa. Comparable as an East Africa-based Microsoft-aligned IT services provider serving enterprise and government.
• BBD: Africa-headquartered software developer and IT services firm with Microsoft competencies, focused on custom development and platform solutions for African enterprises. Comparable in regional Microsoft-stack delivery, with stronger product-development heritage.
• Datacom: Large Asia-Pacific IT services and cloud provider with Microsoft Gold competencies in data and analytics. Comparable in offering mix and Microsoft partnership depth, but anchored in Australia/New Zealand rather than East Africa.

Broad incumbents

• Redington: Global IT distribution and services company with significant Microsoft partnership and a presence across emerging markets. Comparable in the license resale and Microsoft-aligned services motion, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• NTT Data (formerly Dimension Data): Global systems integrator with deep African heritage and broad Microsoft, cloud, and data services portfolio. Overlaps with Tellistic across cloud modernization and BI but operates as a multi-practice incumbent rather than a niche specialist.

Emerging players

• Blue Turtle Technologies: South Africa-based IT management solutions provider specializing in software asset management, IT asset lifecycle, and Microsoft platform services. Partial overlap with Tellistic's Microsoft license resale and governance offerings within the African market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tellistictech
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/TellisticTechnologyservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tellistic-technology-services-inc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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