Cara

What Cara does

CARA COM MY Sdn. Bhd. (CARA) is a Cyberjaya-based, Bumiputra-owned Malaysian IT and software house established in 2008, operating with a headcount in the 11-50 range. It sells a portfolio of proprietary software products - CARA HRMS (HR and payroll), CARA Task (CTMS), CARA Access (access control integrable with IR4.0 solutions), CARA Ecommerce, CARA Werx (business management for projects, invoices, leads, and transactions), and CARA Salixium (a Malaysian-made COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit) - built primarily on Laravel, PHP, VueJS, and WordPress. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary CARA NETWORKS, licensed by MCMC as a Network Facility Provider (NFP) and Network Service Provider (NSP) since 2018, it also delivers telecommunications infrastructure services including Smart-Pole for 5G, fiber network design and build, Wi-Fi and in-building solutions, and IoT/Smart City and Safe City deployments featuring AI-driven surveillance analytics.

The company runs an enterprise and government field-sales motion, executing engagements through turnkey projects or managed services supported by a dedicated IT Ops & Services team. Customer segments split between Malaysian government agencies (MBSA, Perak, JLSM, KPOC, LPKTN, OGPC, MyDigitalID), large enterprises (Petronas, KLCC, The Curve, Hektar, Mildef), education and healthcare institutions (UM, UiTM, RUMC, Medkad, OU), and telecommunications carriers (Telekom Malaysia since 2014, Celcom). Revenue mechanics are quote-based, blending one-time software licenses, professional services for turnkey implementations, managed services, telecommunications hardware and infrastructure works, and limited hardware sales (Salixium test kits); pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Strategic positioning rests on three pillars: Bumiputra ownership with regulatory access to Malaysian government tenders; the MCMC NFP/NSP license enabling telecom infrastructure deployment; and an evolving NextGen solutions stack combining sensors, robotics, automation, and AI-powered Big Data analytics aimed at Safe City, Smart City and digital transformation mandates across Malaysian public-sector and enterprise clients.

Name

Cara

Legal name

CARA COM MY SDN BHD

Website

https://cara.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CARA is a Cyberjaya-based Malaysian Bumiputra IT and software house that develops proprietary business software (HRMS, task, access, e-commerce, Werx) and, via MCMC-licensed subsidiary CARA NETWORKS, delivers telecom infrastructure (Smart-Pole for 5G, fiber, IBS) and AI-enabled Smart City/Safe City solutions to Malaysian government agencies and enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IT Solutions and Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Operations Management (ITOM) Platforms (HDAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tower Portfolio Acquisition & Management Platforms (Asset/Lease Management Software) (HDAIAKAL)

Keywords

• Enterprise software solutions
• IT consultancy services
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Smart city technology
• Managed IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Selangor

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Products: Sale of proprietary software products including HRMS, Task Management, Ecommerce, Access Control, and Business platforms. Products are sold as solutions to businesses.
2. IT Consultancy & Solutions: IT consultancy experts identify and derive solutions addressing business needs. Solutions implemented through Turnkey or Managed Services approach including hardware, software, customized solutions, and application development.
3. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services with dedicated IT Ops & Services personnel ensuring business stays operational. Services span IoT, Smart City Solutions, Enterprise Solutions.
4. Medical Device (Salixium): Sale of CARA Salixium COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits.
5. Telecommunications Services: Network Facility Provider and Network Service Provider offering site acquisition, planning, fiber network, and in-building solutions services. Services include planning, design, supply, and installation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cara is an IT and software house that develops and sells proprietary software products (HRMS, Task management, Access control, Ecommerce, Werx business platform, and Salixium COVID-19 test kits) and provides IT consultancy, managed services, and telecommunications infrastructure solutions to government agencies and enterprises in Malaysia. Through its subsidiary Cara Networks, the company operates as a licensed Network Facility Provider and Network Service Provider, delivering IoT, Smart City, Safe City, and 5G infrastructure solutions.

Product overview

CARA is an IT and software house offering a portfolio of proprietary software products and technology services. The core product suite includes CARA HRMS (HR and payroll management), CARA Task (task and project management), CARA Access (access control), CARA Ecommerce (e-commerce platform), CARA Salixium (COVID-19 rapid antigen test), and CARA Werx (comprehensive business management platform for projects, invoices, leads, and transactions). These products are built using Laravel, PHP, VueJS, and WordPress frameworks. Complementing the software offerings are technology services including 5G Edge Computing Solutions, Smart City Technology, Safe City Technology (with AI-powered analytics), and IoT Solutions. Through its subsidiary Cara Networks, the company also provides telecommunications infrastructure services including telecommunication tower site acquisition, Smart-Pole for 5G deployment, fiber network services, and Wi-Fi In-Building Solutions. The company operates as a Network Facility Provider (NFP) and Network Service Provider (NSP) licensed by MCMC since 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CARA HRMS: A fully integrated payroll, HR & People Management Platform System for easy management of HR and business processes.
• CARA Task
• CARA Access
• CARA Ecommerce
• CARA Salixium
• CARA Werx

Products and services

• CARA HRMS A fully integrated payroll, HR and People Management Platform System designed for businesses to manage HR processes and people operations.
• CARA Task (CTMS) Task management software that helps plan, organize, and manage resource tools, organizing individual and team tasks, personal projects, and progress levels in one shared place.
• CARA Access Access control backbone software that ensures the right users have appropriate access, complementing temperature scanners and integrable with IR4.0 solutions and security devices.
• CARA Ecommerce E-commerce platform software for buying or selling products online, operating across different market segments and accessible via computers, tablets, smartphones, and smart devices.
• CARA Salixium The first Malaysian-made COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kit using colloidal gold immunochromatographic assay for qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen in human saliva/nasal swab specimens.
• CARA Werx Business management platform for managing and tracking Projects, Tasks, Invoices, Quotations, Leads, Customers, and Transactions, built on Laravel, PHP, VueJS, and WordPress.
• 5G Edge Computing Solution Brings users closer to the 5G network from anywhere or on-the-go, reducing latency and bottlenecks without compromising security.
• Smart City Technology Technology solutions driving efficiency and sustainability through process automation and analytical decision-making for urban environments.
• Safe City Technology Scalable surveillance technology with AI-powered analytics to secure data and premises, leveraging computer vision and anomaly detection capabilities.
• IoT Solutions Internet of Things solutions developed in partnership with government agencies and private entities for driving efficiency across industries.
• Telecommunication Tower Services Site acquisition and planning services for site selection, providing knowledge and guidance for telecommunications infrastructure deployment.
• Smart-Pole for 5G End-to-end full turnkey service provider for Smart-Pole solutions integrating CCTV, monitoring sensors, and telecommunications equipment in a single 5G-ready tower.
• Fiber Network Services Telecommunications services including planning, design, supply, and installation of fiber network infrastructure for carriers and enterprises.
• Wi-Fi and In-Building Solutions (IBS) In-Building Solutions providing consistency in cellular network coverage for buildings and facilities, including Wi-Fi deployment.

Named customers25 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Telekom MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Appointed as Telekom Malaysia's installation contractor since 2014, specializing in IoT Communications Infrastructure and Safe City Solution. Expanded telecommunication line to include Intelligent Poles integrating various solutions like CCTV and monitoring sensors in a single tower.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Datasonic Group Berhad: Malaysian IT solutions and secure document provider serving government, immigration, and financial services — directly comparable as a Malaysian government technology supplier with custom-software and managed-services offerings.
• VADS Berhad: Telekom Malaysia's managed-services and IT outsourcing arm, providing managed network, cloud, and business process services — directly comparable to Cara's managed services and turnkey IT operations model for enterprises and government.
• Iris Corporation Berhad: Malaysian technology company in secure identification, e-government, and smart-card solutions — directly comparable to Cara's government-focused technology, access-control (CARA Access), and digital identity (MyDigitalID) work.
• HeiTech Padu Berhad: Malaysian-listed IT services and systems-integration company providing software development, managed services, and government technology solutions — directly comparable to Cara's IT consultancy, custom software (HRMS/Werx), and government agency focus.
• MYEG Services Berhad: Malaysian e-government services platform providing digital services to government agencies and citizens — a directly comparable peer in delivering proprietary software platforms to Malaysian ministries and statutory bodies.
• Dagang Nexchange Berhad: Malaysian-listed provider of e-government, trade facilitation, and enterprise IT services — directly comparable as a Malaysian government-software and digital-services vendor with a similar enterprise/ministry client base.
• Omesti Holdings Berhad: Malaysian-listed group providing enterprise software, digital services, and technology consulting — comparable to Cara's IT consultancy, custom software development, and enterprise digital-transformation work.

Broad incumbents

• TM ONE: Telekom Malaysia's enterprise and government digital-services arm, offering cloud, data centers, smart services, and managed networks — a broad incumbent in the same Smart City, government, and managed-services market as Cara and Cara Networks.
• edotco Group: Regional tower and passive-infrastructure operator with significant Malaysia footprint — comparable as a tower-infrastructure incumbent Cara Networks competes with for Smart-Pole and 5G site deployment work.

Emerging players

• GHL Systems Berhad: Malaysian payment and transaction-services technology company — partial overlap with Cara's e-commerce and access-control software, addressing Malaysian enterprise merchants and digital-payment workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/caracommy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@caracommymedia7684
• Facebookfacebook.com/caracommy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cara-com-my-sdn-bhd
• Instagraminstagram.com/caracommy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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