What Ubuntu Technologies does

Ubuntu Technology Pty Ltd is a South African ICT system integrator founded in 1997 in Bloemfontein and headquartered in Pretoria. The company operates across eleven service divisions spanning Audio Visual, Business Applications, End-Point, Infrastructure, IoT, Networking, Security, Structured Cabling, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, and Cloud Services, delivering integrated solutions to government entities, state-owned enterprises, and corporate organisations across South Africa through nine branch offices.

Its technology stack pairs Microsoft Azure infrastructure and Microsoft 365 platforms with deep local delivery capability, including ISO certifications, POPI compliance, and B-BBEE Level 4 status. The Telecommunications division operates under ICASA ECNS and ECS licences as a Layer 2 aggregator of Tier 1 fibre and microwave providers (MTN Business, Vodacom Business, Metro Fibre Networks, Openserve, DFA, Link Africa, Comsol Wireless, Seacom). The wholly-owned Smart Ostrich subsidiary delivers IoT, Big Data and AI-enabled solutions for mining, logistics, and manufacturing using ISO 18788 methodologies. Cross-skilled engineering teams work across AV, networking, and unified communications to design integrated solutions.

The business model combines one-time professional services engagements (design, deployment, and standardisation) with recurring managed services, software licensing (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft 365), hardware sales, and subscription cloud services. Pricing is consultative and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with end-to-end accountability from feasibility study through managed services. The company has accumulated a long track record of vendor partner awards from Dell, HPE, VMware, Avaya, Huawei, and others between 2008 and 2023.

Name

Ubuntu Technologies

Legal name

Ubuntu Technology Pty Ltd

Website

https://ubuntusa.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ubuntu Technologies is a South African ICT system integrator founded in 1997, delivering cloud, networking, telecommunications, security, and managed services across 11 divisions to government, SOEs, and corporates via nine branch offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT System Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint & Device Management (UEM/MDM) Services (BPAEABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-User Device Management (UEM/MDM, Desktop/Laptop/Tablet) (BPAEAIAB), Hardware & Device Support (PC, Mobile, Peripherals) (BPAAACAB)

Keywords

• ICT system integration
• Managed network services
• Unified communications solutions
• Structured cabling infrastructure
• Telecommunications carrier services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Ongoing monitoring, optimisation, patching, and 24/7 support for cloud and infrastructure environments. Managed service ethics underpin all installations and services to ensure predictable and successful outcomes.
2. Professional Services: Design, deployment, and standardisation of ICT solutions including SAP and Oracle Business Applications, RPA implementations, infrastructure, networking, security, structured cabling, telecommunications, and unified communications.
3. Hardware Sales: Supply and delivery of client end-point solutions (desktops, laptops, thin clients), servers, storage, networking equipment, UPS, racks, and structured cabling components.
4. Cloud Services: Cloud migration, hybrid infrastructure, cloud backup and disaster recovery, cloud desktop, managed cloud services, and Microsoft 365 licensing and deployment.
5. Software Licensing: Deployment and standardisation of SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics applications; Microsoft 365 licensing; endpoint protection solutions.
6. Support Services: Post-deployment support for SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics environments, addressing day-to-day operational requirements and additional resourcing as businesses transform and grow.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ubuntu Technologies is an ICT System Integration and Services company that designs, supplies, deploys, and manages enterprise technology infrastructure across 11 disciplines: Audio Visual, Business Applications, End-Point, Infrastructure, IoT, Networking, Security, Structured Cabling, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, and Cloud Services. It operates as a licensed telecommunications carrier (ICASA ECNS and ECS), holds ISO and POPI compliance certifications, and delivers via 9 branch offices across South Africa to government, state-owned enterprises, and corporate customers.

Product overview

Ubuntu Technologies is an ICT System Integration and Services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of eleven interconnected service divisions. The portfolio is structured around core technology domains: Cloud Services provides the foundation with Microsoft Azure infrastructure, hybrid cloud, backup/disaster recovery, and analytics; Business Applications delivers SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics implementations with RPA capabilities; Unified Communications integrates VoIP, telephony, video conferencing, and contact centre solutions; Networking and Infrastructure provide the underlying connectivity and server/storage platforms; Security and IoT (including subsidiary Smart Ostrich) address physical and digital protection with CCTV, access control, sensors, and monitoring; Telecommunications offers WAN/SD-WAN services with ICASA licensing; while Audio Visual, End Point, and Structured Cabling complete the ecosystem. This integrated approach enables Ubuntu to deliver turnkey ICT solutions as a managed services provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT System Integration Services End-to-end ICT system integration across 11 disciplines (Audio Visual, Business Applications, End-Point, Infrastructure, IoT, Networking, Security, Structured Cabling, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, and Cloud Services) for government, state-owned enterprises, and corporate clients in South Africa.
• Licensed Telecommunications Carrier Services Carrier-grade telecommunications services delivered under ICASA ECNS and ECS licences, available to enterprise and public-sector clients in South Africa.
• Cloud Services Cloud Services practice supporting cloud readiness, migration, and managed cloud workloads for enterprise and public-sector clients.
• IoT Solutions (via Smart Ostrich subsidiary) Internet of Things solutions delivered through subsidiary Smart Ostrich, extending the Ubuntu Technologies portfolio into connected-device and sensor-based offerings.
• Structured Cabling Infrastructure Structured cabling design and deployment services for enterprise and public-sector sites across South Africa.
• Unified Communications Solutions Unified communications solutions integrating voice, video, and collaboration for enterprise and government clients.
• Networking Solutions Enterprise networking design, deployment, and management services for multi-site South African organizations.
• Security Solutions ICT security solutions covering physical and cybersecurity for enterprise and public-sector environments.
• Audio Visual Solutions Audio visual design and integration for meeting rooms, boardrooms, and collaboration spaces in enterprise and public-sector sites.
• End-Point Solutions End-point computing solutions including device provisioning, management, and lifecycle support for enterprise clients.
• Infrastructure Solutions ICT infrastructure services including server, storage, and data-center capability for enterprise and government clients.
• Business Applications Business application services integrated with the broader ICT stack for enterprise and public-sector clients.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tarsus Technologies: South African ICT distribution and systems integrator supplying enterprise hardware, software licensing, and managed services to corporate and government clients. Overlaps with Ubuntu's End Point, Infrastructure, and managed services practices.
• Datacentrix: South African ICT systems integrator offering managed services, infrastructure, networking, and end-to-end enterprise solutions across public and private sectors. Highly comparable business model, geographic footprint, and customer mix to Ubuntu Technologies.
• BCX (Business Connexion, Telkom subsidiary): One of South Africa's largest ICT systems integrators, owned by Telkom, offering managed services, networking, cloud, and end-user computing across enterprise and government. Directly competes with Ubuntu on most service lines.
• Vox Telecom (Vox): South African integrated ICT and telecoms provider offering connectivity, cloud, UC, and managed services to enterprise and SMB. Direct comparable to Ubuntu's telecommunications-plus-managed-services positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Pinnacle Holdings: JSE-listed South African IT distribution and solutions group offering cloud, networking, end-user computing, and managed services. Comparable portfolio to Ubuntu with a wider enterprise customer base.
• Internet Solutions (Dimension Data/NTT): South African enterprise connectivity, cloud, and managed services provider, now part of the NTT global group. Competes with Ubuntu's telecommunications, networking, and cloud services practices at an enterprise level.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Cassava Technologies): Pan-African ICT group offering fibre networks, cloud, managed services, and cybersecurity across multiple African markets. Comparable to Ubuntu on managed services and connectivity, but with broader geographic scope.
• Altron: JSE-listed South African ICT group operating across systems integration, managed services, networking, and fintech. A larger incumbent that competes broadly across the same ICT solutions stack as Ubuntu.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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