SGCI

What SGCI does

SGCI is a privately-held IT consulting and digital transformation firm headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, operating as an ESN (Entreprise de Services Numériques) under a THINK-BUILD-RUN-EVOLVE-TEACH delivery methodology. The company serves both public-sector institutions and private enterprises within Côte d'Ivoire — including regulatory bodies (ARTCI, Douanes), government infrastructure operators (AGEROUTE, BNETD, ONEP), social/public-finance entities (CNPS, CGRAE, FDFP, DGI), and oil-and-gas or lottery operators (PAA, OIC, LONACI) — and reports a cumulative footprint of 50+ clients across 300+ projects.

The firm's portfolio spans nine business units: strategic consulting and IT audits (THINK); cybersecurity, hardware/software integration, and network cabling/administration (BUILD); document dematerialization (GED/ECM via SharePoint, Alfresco, Nuxeo), fleet geolocation and telematics, omnichannel electronic payment processing, and multi-brand equipment sales with maintenance contracts (RUN/EVOLVE/SUPPORT); and an IT training center offering 80+ certification pathways (TEACH). Technical work is anchored in DevSecOps tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD), full-stack development (JavaScript/TypeScript, .NET, Java, Flutter, React Native), and integrations with ERP, CRM, and HRIS platforms via REST, GraphQL, or ESB architectures. The firm holds a broad set of consultant-level certifications (CISA, CISSP, OSCP, CCNA/CCNP, NSE7, ISO 27001/27005, ITIL, TOGAF, CDPO) and Core-tier partnerships with Cisco, Microsoft, Fortinet, HP, Dell, Acronis, Veeam, and Fluke Networks.

SGCI is founder-owned (Sekou Gon Coulibaly) with Cyrille Koffi serving as Gérant & Directeur Technique; the team comprises 25+ certified experts. Revenue is generated across multiple mechanics: professional-services fees for consulting, cybersecurity, and digital transformation; project-based systems integration and hardware procurement; recurring subscriptions for fleet telematics; transaction-based fees for payment processing; and fee-based professional training. Pricing is custom-quoted per project scope with multi-year enterprise contracts; no public rate card or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

SGCI

Legal name

SGCI

Website

https://sgci.ci

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SGCI is a privately-held IT consulting and digital transformation firm (ESN) headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. It delivers strategic consulting, cybersecurity, systems integration, network infrastructure, fleet telematics, electronic payments, and IT training to 50+ public-sector and private clients across 300+ projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and Digital Transformation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory & Assessments (BPAKAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Cybersecurity services
• Network infrastructure
• Digital transformation
• Systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting & Strategy Services: Strategic consulting, IT audits, governance, and digital roadmap development services billed on project or retainer basis
2. Systems Integration & Implementation: Integration of hardware and software solutions including procurement, deployment, and configuration services
3. Cybersecurity Services: Security assessments, 24/7 security operations (SecOps), incident response, digital forensics, and cybersecurity training
4. Digital Transformation & GED: Document management system implementation, custom application development, and process automation services
5. Fleet Management Solutions: Telematics hardware supply, platform subscriptions, and ongoing fleet monitoring services
6. Electronic Payment Solutions: POS terminal distribution, payment gateway services, and transaction processing
7. Hardware Sales: Sale of IT equipment including servers, storage, workstations, networking gear with multi-brand catalog
8. Professional Training: IT certification training programs including 80+ IT pathways (networking, cloud, cybersecurity, development) with CPF eligibility

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SGCI is an IT consulting and digital transformation firm (ESN) that sells a portfolio of professional services to public and private organizations in Côte d'Ivoire. Its core offerings span IT strategy and audit consulting, cybersecurity services, hardware/software integration, network cabling and administration, document dematerialization and digital transformation, fleet geolocation and management, electronic payment solutions, multi-brand IT equipment sales with maintenance, and IT certification training across 80+ pathways. Services are organized under the proprietary THINK-BUILD-RUN-TEACH methodology covering the full project lifecycle.

Product overview

SGCI is an IT consulting and digital transformation company operating as an ESN (Entreprises de Services du Numérique) in Côte d'Ivoire, serving both public and private sector organizations. The company offers a portfolio of professional services organized under the THINK-BUILD-RUN-TEACH methodology framework. The THINK unit provides strategic consulting and IT audits. The BUILD unit delivers security services, hardware/software integration, and network infrastructure. The RUN/EVOLVE unit covers digital dematerialization (GED), fleet geolocation, electronic payment solutions, and equipment sales with maintenance. The TEACH unit provides certified IT training. Services are delivered as distinct professional service offerings rather than a unified software platform, with each business unit representing a separate service line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conseil, Audit & Schéma directeur (IT Consulting, Audit & Strategy) Strategic IT consulting for public and private organizations in Côte d'Ivoire, including IT audits, maturity diagnostics, IT master plan (schéma directeur) elaboration, business case development, PMO and IT governance setup, and change management support.
• Sécurité des systèmes d'information (Information Systems Security) Cybersecurity services covering technical and organizational security audits, Red Team evaluations, cyber crisis management plans, 24/7 SecOps surveillance, digital forensics, PCI-DSS and RGPD/GDPR compliance audits, and cybersecurity awareness training for organizations.
• Intégration matériels & logiciels (Hardware and Software Integration) Hardware and software integration services including hybrid/cloud architecture design, multi-brand sourcing (Cisco, HP, Dell, Microsoft), application integration and API management, migration and deployment, and Infrastructure as Code automation.
• Câblage & administration des réseaux (Network Cabling and Administration) Network cabling and administration services including feasibility studies, structured copper and fiber cabling installation with Fluke certification, LAN/WLAN/VoIP deployment, 24/7 NOC supervision, performance optimization, and network security segmentation using Fortinet NSE7 technologies.
• Dématérialisation (GED) et Transformation digitale (Document Dematerialization and Digital Transformation) Document dematerialization (GED/ECM) and digital transformation services including digital diagnostics, UX/UI design, custom web and mobile application development, GED/ECM implementation on SharePoint, Alfresco, or Nuxeo with workflow automation, OCR and RPA, API integration, and DevSecOps.
• Géolocalisation et gestion de flotte (Fleet Geolocation and Management) Fleet geolocation and management service including telematic box supply and installation, real-time GPS tracking platform, CAN-BUS and OBD-II sensors, fuel probes, geo-fencing alerts, route optimization, preventive and predictive maintenance, RSE KPI reporting, and ERP/TMS/CRM integration.
• Moyens de paiement électronique et de collecte (Electronic Payment and Collection Solutions) Electronic payment and collection solutions including POS terminal distribution and SoftPOS, an omnichannel SaaS payment gateway aggregating e-commerce, click-and-collect and POS, automated collection and reconciliation, anti-fraud modules with tokenization, recurring payment management, multi-acquirer central reporting, and regulatory compliance support.
• Vente d'équipements et SAV (Multi-brand Equipment Sales and After-Sales Service) Multi-brand IT equipment sales with kitting, pre-configuration, logistics, maintenance contracts (H+4/J+1 SLA), managed services, and on-site installation and commissioning for servers, storage, workstations, networking gear, printers and peripherals.
• Centre de formation (IT Training Center) IT certification training center offering over 80 certified training pathways in networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and software development, with custom pedagogical engineering, blended learning, sandbox labs, coaching, and ROI evaluation. Programs include CPF-eligible certifications aligned with Cisco, Microsoft, (ISC)², ISACA, AXELOS/ITIL, ISO 27001/27005, and Offensive Security credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital document management reduces paper usage and accelerates process cycles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with Cisco for networking solutions including routers, switches, wireless, and network security infrastructure.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Microsoft providing access to Azure cloud platforms, productivity solutions, and development tools.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware procurement partnership with HP for enterprise computing equipment, printers, and peripherals.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware procurement partnership with Dell for servers, storage solutions, and workstations.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for backup, disaster recovery, and cyber protection solutions.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for data backup and recovery solutions.
• ISACAcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganizational partnership for CISA certification and IT audit methodologies (COBIT framework).
• The Open GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for TOGAF enterprise architecture framework certification and methodology.
• (ISC)²coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for CISSP cybersecurity certification and expertise.
• Offensive SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for OSCP penetration testing certification.
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ISO 27001, ISO 27005 certifications and information security management standards.
• AXELOS (ITIL)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ITIL IT service management certification framework.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Fortinet NSE7 network security solutions and firewall technologies.
• Fluke NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for network testing and certification equipment using Fluke certification tools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Atos (Eviden): Global IT services and digital transformation giant with established operations across Africa, including cybersecurity, cloud, and managed infrastructure. Overlaps with SGCI's THINK-BUILD-RUN capabilities but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Capgemini: Global consulting and digital services firm with a dedicated Africa practice spanning banking, public sector, and telecom. Directly comparable to SGCI on enterprise consulting and systems integration but with materially larger delivery capacity.
• Sopra Steria: European IT services leader with strong French public-sector DNA and active delivery in West Africa. Competes with SGCI for the same pool of public-sector digital transformation mandates, particularly in regulatory and customs contexts.
• Orange Cyberdefense: Cybersecurity services arm of Orange, with deep presence in Francophone Africa through the Orange telecom footprint. Directly comparable to SGCI's BUILD cybersecurity unit (SecOps, audits, forensics, awareness training) but operating as part of a much larger telecom group.
• DXC Technology: Global IT services provider covering cloud, security, workplace, and enterprise applications with a long-standing presence in Africa. Comparable to SGCI's RUN/EVOLVE managed services and BUILD integration scope, especially for regulated industries.

Direct peers

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African IT services and connectivity provider with a comparable portfolio spanning enterprise networking, cloud, managed cybersecurity, and integrations across multiple African markets. Directly comparable to SGCI as a multi-line IT services firm serving enterprise and public-sector clients in Africa.
• BUI: South African IT consulting and managed services firm focused on Microsoft, Azure, security, and enterprise integration. Comparable to SGCI's BUILD and RUN/EVOLVE units in terms of multi-domain consulting depth and enterprise-grade delivery.
• CWG (Computer Warehouse Group): Nigerian-headquartered IT services group offering systems integration, enterprise software, cloud, and managed services across West and Central Africa. Closely mirrors SGCI's positioning as a multi-country African integrator serving enterprise and government clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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