IT Horizons

What IT Horizons does

IT Horizons is an indigenous West African IT infrastructure and managed services firm headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2009 and incorporated in 2012. The company delivers six integrated service categories — network solutions, security solutions, collaboration solutions, professional services (including vulnerability and penetration assessment), intelligent building solutions, and infrastructure / enterprise data center solutions — sold primarily to enterprise clients in Nigeria, Ghana, and the United Kingdom. Delivery is built on top-tier OEM partnerships with Cisco (Gold), Sophos (Platinum), Microsoft (Solution Partner in Data and AI infrastructure), Fortinet, HPE, AWS, Oracle, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Dell, Veeam, Lenovo, IBM, and Huawei, with services executed by a team of over 100 certified professionals.

Underlying technology is a reseller-and-services stack rather than proprietary software: IT Horizons does not publish patents or proprietary IP, and instead monetizes the integration, deployment, and managed operation of third-party OEM products across networking, security, collaboration, intelligent building, and cloud domains. Operational credibility is anchored by ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management System) certifications.

The business model is enterprise field sales with quote-based, custom pricing and multi-year contract cadence. The company runs direct enterprise engagements across four offices (Lagos, Abuja, Accra, London), with a named customer roster spanning manufacturing/conglomerates (TGI Group, Lafarge, Ardova, Rainoil), automotive (Toyota Nigeria), insurance (AIICO Insurance Plc), banking (UBA), power (Geregu), and financial services and building solutions. Revenue is predominantly professional services with a hardware/device pass-through component, and the company's stated strategic ambition is to become 'Africa's technology partner of choice by 2030.'

Name

IT Horizons

Legal name

IT Horizons Limited

Website

https://ithorizonsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IT Horizons is a West African IT infrastructure and managed services provider delivering network, security, collaboration, cloud, and intelligent building solutions to enterprise clients across Nigeria, Ghana, and the United Kingdom through top-tier OEM partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Network, Infrastructure & Data Center Integration (BPAEAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.) (BPAEAJAC), Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB), ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB)

Keywords

• Enterprise IT services
• Network infrastructure
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Managed IT services
• Cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Solutions and Services: IT Horizons generates revenue through provision of comprehensive IT solutions including network solutions, collaboration solutions, security solutions, intelligent building management solutions, Microsoft solutions, enterprise datacenter solutions, cloud solutions, managed services and support, and end user compute solutions. Revenue is primarily service-based with some hardware/device sales component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IT Horizons delivers enterprise IT infrastructure solutions spanning network architecture, cybersecurity, unified communications, intelligent building management, enterprise data center, and cloud services. The firm designs, deploys, and supports these solutions for enterprise clients across West Africa and the UK, leveraging OEM partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, Sophos, Fortinet, HPE, Oracle, and AWS. Offerings are complemented by professional services (advisory, vulnerability assessments, threat response) and ongoing managed services and support.

Product overview

IT Horizons offers a comprehensive portfolio of IT services and solutions rather than a single unified product. The company provides six main service categories: Network Solutions (infrastructure and connectivity), Security Solutions (layered protection), Collaboration Solutions (communication tools), Professional Services (consulting and assessment), Intelligent Building Solutions (physical security and IoT), and Infrastructure Solutions (enterprise compute and data). These services work together as integrated offerings, with the company leveraging strong OEM partnerships with technology vendors including Microsoft, Cisco, Sophos, Fortinet, and others to deliver customized solutions across West Africa, UK, and Ghana. Services are delivered through OEM-certified engineers and include managed services, cloud solutions, and end-user compute provisioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Network Solutions Comprehensive network infrastructure services covering digital network architecture, structured cabling (Cat 6 to Cat 7a), fiber optic cabling, wireless solutions for BYOD and IoT, Wide Area Networks with SD-WAN, and enterprise network monitoring for business clients.
• Security Solutions Layered cybersecurity services including enterprise perimeter security (Next-Gen Firewalls, VPN), endpoint protection (anti-virus, anti-malware, IDS/IPS), AI-powered mobile threat detection, and email security with encryption and spam filtering for enterprise environments.
• Collaboration Solutions Unified communications and team productivity offerings including telepresence and video conferencing, desktop sharing, cloud VoIP, contact center management, CRM integration, and IP phones and devices for enterprise collaboration.
• Professional Services IT advisory, assessment, and support services including Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (VAPA), proactive threat response with threat intelligence, and IT sourcing for infrastructure management, targeted at enterprise IT buyers.
• Intelligent Building Solutions Physical security and building automation services including access control with biometric authentication, IP video surveillance with cloud monitoring, Smart-UPS power protection, environmental management, inverter solutions, and IoT-enabled intelligent building systems.
• Infrastructure Solutions Enterprise IT infrastructure services covering enterprise compute (servers, storage, CI & HCI), end user compute (laptops, desktops, tablets, thin clients, all-in-one), backup and business continuity, virtualization, database systems, and Microsoft solutions (Azure provisioning, Office 365 migration).

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% customer satisfaction target
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Solution Partner with designation in Data and AI infrastructure. IT Horizons leverages Microsoft technologies including Azure, Office 365, and other Microsoft solutions to implement and support customer environments.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Gold Partner. IT Horizons provides Cisco networking solutions, Meraki wireless solutions, and related services to enterprise clients.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSophos Platinum Partner. IT Horizons delivers Sophos security solutions including endpoint security, network security, and managed threat response.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet Advocate Partner. IT Horizons provides Fortinet security solutions including next-gen firewalls and network security.
• HPE (Aruba & Compute)majorTechnology or IntegrationHPE Partner delivering Aruba wireless solutions and HPE compute solutions.
• AWSmajorTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Web Services partner providing cloud solutions and infrastructure services.
• OraclemajorTechnology or IntegrationOracle partner providing database systems and related Oracle technology solutions.
• Palo Alto NetworksmajorTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Networks Advanced partner providing next-generation firewall and cybersecurity solutions.
• Check PointmajorTechnology or IntegrationCheck Point Advanced partner providing network security solutions.
• DellmajorTechnology or IntegrationDell partner providing enterprise hardware solutions including servers, storage, and workstations.
• VeeamstandardTechnology or IntegrationVeeam partner providing backup and business continuity solutions.
• HuaweistandardTechnology or IntegrationHuawei partner providing networking and technology solutions.
• HP/Hewlett PackardstandardTechnology or IntegrationHP partner providing computing and printing solutions.
• LenovostandardTechnology or IntegrationLenovo partner providing end user computing devices.
• IBMstandardTechnology or IntegrationIBM partner providing enterprise technology solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dimension Data / NTT Data: Global IT systems integrator with one of the largest African footprints (legacy Dimension Data). Provides network, security, data center, cloud, and managed services to enterprise and public sector across Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa - directly overlapping IT Horizons' service portfolio and customer base, but at materially larger scale.
• Logicalis: Global IT solutions and managed services provider with significant West and East African operations. Delivers Cisco-led networking, security, data center, and cloud solutions to enterprise customers - directly comparable OEM partnership model and service portfolio to IT Horizons, with a much larger geographic and revenue base.

Direct peers

• Inlaks Computers: Nigerian-headquartered IT solutions provider delivering enterprise infrastructure (servers, storage, networking), cybersecurity, payment, and digital solutions to banks, telcos, and government across West Africa. Closest direct Nigerian peer to IT Horizons by customer profile (enterprise, banks), OEM-led delivery model, and geographic focus.
• Computer Warehouse Group (CWG): Nigerian IT solutions company (publicly listed on Nigerian Exchange) providing enterprise infrastructure, managed services, software distribution, and payments solutions to banks, insurers, and corporates across West Africa. Direct competitor to IT Horizons in Nigerian enterprise IT services with a longer operating history.
• 21st Century Technologies: Lagos-headquartered IT and telecommunications solutions provider offering network infrastructure, managed services, cybersecurity, and data center services to Nigerian enterprise and government customers. Direct peer competing for similar OEM-led enterprise IT engagements in Nigeria.
• Chams Plc: Nigerian IT company providing identity management, payment, and enterprise IT solutions to government, banks, and large corporates. Overlaps with IT Horizons in enterprise IT services delivery to Nigerian financial services and public sector customers.
• Layer3: Nigerian network and infrastructure solutions provider delivering enterprise networking, security, data center, and managed services across West Africa. Direct peer competing with IT Horizons for Cisco-led network and security engagements in the Nigerian enterprise market.

Regional players

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African technology group providing fiber connectivity, cloud, and managed IT services across 20+ African countries including Nigeria and Ghana. Comparable in serving large African enterprises with end-to-end IT solutions but anchored more in network/telecom infrastructure than enterprise IT integration.
• MainOne (Equinix): West African data center and connectivity provider (acquired by Equinix) with submarine cable, Tier III data centers in Lagos and Accra, and cloud/connectivity services to enterprises. Adjacent peer - shares West African enterprise customer base but is more infrastructure/carrier-focused than systems integration.
• Africa Data Centres: Pan-African hyperscale data center operator with facilities across multiple African countries including Nigeria and Ghana. Competes for a portion of IT Horizons' enterprise data center and cloud infrastructure engagements, though its focus is colocation rather than integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ithorizons

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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