Name

Magfa

Legal name

مرکز گسترش فناوری اطلاعات (مگفا)

Website

https://magfa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SMS/MMS Messaging Services: SMS/MMS messaging services sold to government agencies and enterprises on a subscription or usage-volume basis, with a dedicated prefix (3000) and APIs (SMPP, HTTP/HTTPS, Web Service, Database) for bulk SMS and professional messaging solutions.
2. Cloud & Data Center Services: Cloud hosting and data center management services offered to government ministries and agencies, providing managed infrastructure with 24x7 support and continuous monitoring.
3. IT Consulting & System Integration: Professional consulting and implementation services for cybersecurity, network infrastructure, software development, and digital transformation projects for government and industrial clients.
4. National Systems Operation & Maintenance: Operation and management of large national trade management systems (سامانه جامع تجارت), maintaining and developing critical national IT infrastructure under government mandates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Magfa is a government-owned ICT company under IDRO that delivers enterprise messaging, cloud, cybersecurity, data center infrastructure, national software systems, and smart industry/city/mining/transportation solutions to government ministries, state-owned enterprises, and large industrial groups across Iran. It operates as the execution arm of IDRO for strategic ICT mandates and manages critical national systems such as the Comprehensive Trade System and e-Namad trustmark.

Product overview

Magfa (مرکز گسترش فناوری اطلاعات) is a large government-owned IT company under IDRO (Organization for Development, Renovation and Modernization of Iran Industries) offering a diverse portfolio of technology products and services. The portfolio includes: core messaging systems (SMS with 3000+ messages/second capacity), cloud services (Magfa Cloud), cybersecurity services, network infrastructure, and software systems. Major software products include e-Namad (electronic trustmark), the Comprehensive Trade System (national trade management), Smart Monitor (content monitoring), PMIS (project management), Fleet Management, and BI dashboards. Emerging technology offerings span Smart City, Smart Mining (IoT/AI/Drone-based), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and E-Learning platforms. The company operates from Tehran with subsidiary companies in ICT, e-commerce consulting, and software development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• SMS messaging capacity exceeding 3,000 messages per second
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, minor, subsidiary, subsidiary / core and core.

• North Khorasan Industrial Towns Company (شرکت شهرک‌های صنعتی خراسان شمالی)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Magfa signed a memorandum of understanding with North Khorasan Industrial Towns Company to develop ICT and smart systems for industrial towns in the province.
• Ayinamo (ایمنو)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Strategic cooperation between Magfa and Ayinamo for smart mining and mine resilience in Iranian mines. Announced 24 Khordad 1405 (July 2025 approximately), aimed at leveraging IoT, AI, and smart systems for mine safety and efficiency.
• Smart Together (مرکز گسترش هوشمندسازی)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Smart Together, referenced as a related website, focuses on smart city and intelligent systems development in Iran's ecosystem.
• Hamrah Moshaver Asayesh (فناوران مشاور همراه آسایش)subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2017Established on 28 May 2017 as a specialized knowledge-based company providing comprehensive software solutions and specialized ICT services for the insurance industry, including VAS services, open banking, SMS services, and health projects. Joint venture of Magfa and IDRO.
• Iran ICT Development Gostaresh (ایران فاوا گسترش)subsidiary / coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2006Iran Fava was established on 9 March 2006 with the goal of implementing and providing consulting services in ERP, SCM, CRM, and PLM systems for large companies and industries in Iran and the region, including the automotive industry. Founded through joint participation of Magfa and Iran Khodro.
• Pooya Mehr Software Company (نرم‌افزاری پویامهر)subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2005Pooya Mehr was established on 5 July 2005 with the goal of expanding Iranian-Islamic culture and values in digital and computer arts. Joint participation of Magfa and the Islamic Propagation Organization (حوزه هنری سازمان تبلیغات اسلامی).
• Shiraz Electronic Tower (برج الکترونیک شیراز)subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2005Established on 13 January 2005 in Shiraz with the goal of expanding ICT applications in Fars Province, through joint participation of Magfa, Fars Province Development Company, and Shiraz Technology Pioneers.
• Suraan Future Trade Tactics (سوران تجارت آتی تدبیر)subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Focuses on establishing an e-commerce hub to support Iranian goods and entrepreneurs, providing goods and services on credit and installment basis to government employees and the general public.
• Medical ICT Gostaresh (فاوا پزشکی گسترش)subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2003Established on 22 September 2003 with Magfa's participation to produce scientific and practical medical programs at specialized and general levels.
• Persia Fava Gostaresh (پرشیا فاوا گسترش)subsidiary / coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2003Persia Fava Gostaresh was established in August 2003 based on IDRO's policies to delegate specialized functions to companies and develop private sector capacities. It continues the former Research Center's energy management and environmental protection activities with private sector participation. magfa.com/subsidiary-companies/
• Microelectronics Research Institute (پژوهشکده میکرو الکترونیک ایران / MERDCI)subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Microelectronics research institute approved by the Supreme Council for Higher Education Development in 2003, with three research groups in VLSI, analog IC, and DSP IC design, under IDRO.
• Mega Electronic Consulting (مگا) - Consultants EGA IMAsubsidiary / coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2002Mega was established on 2 December 2002 to provide consulting, planning, management, investment, supervision, and implementation of studies in economic/social development, information services, network management, IT, economic database establishment, statistical services, IT/electronics consulting, and technical/economic/commercial activities. Joint venture of Magfa, IDRO, and private sector.
• Fava Kish Gostaresh (فاوا کیش گسترش)subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocuses on establishing, managing, and operating international ICT technology parks and incubators in Kish Island; conducting specialized studies, consulting, training, seminars and exhibitions in ICT; designing and implementing ICT production projects in Kish; and creating domestic and foreign investment opportunities in ICT in Kish.
• IDRO (Organization for Development, Renovation and Improvement of Iranian Industries / سازمان گسترش و نوسازی صنایع ایران)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagfa is the ICT execution arm of IDRO. IDRO's board and management directly oversee Magfa's governance, and Magfa's CEO also serves as IDRO's Director of Modern Industries and Advanced Technologies. Strategic mandates flow from IDRO to Magfa for national ICT projects.
• IRAN Fourth Industry Pioneers (مجتمع پیشگامان صنعت چهارم / IRI4)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRI4 is referenced as a related website, focused on Industry 4.0 in Iran. Magfa's smart industry and new technologies division is closely aligned with IRI4's mission.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Twilio: Global enterprise messaging and communications platform. Comparable to Magfa's high-throughput SMS/MMS engine with SMPP connectivity, though Twilio operates at global scale and as a private commercial vendor rather than a state-owned national carrier.
• Atos: European IT services firm with a strong government and public-sector digital transformation practice. Comparable to Magfa's B2G systems integration, managed services, and national-scale digital identity/trade platform orientation, though Atos serves EU public-sector buyers.
• IBM: Global systems integrator with deep government IT, smart city, and cybersecurity practices. Comparable to Magfa's national-scale systems integration, cloud, and smart-city portfolio, though IBM serves a multinational customer base across regulated industries.
• Cisco Systems: Provider of networking, cybersecurity, IoT, and smart-city infrastructure. Comparable to Magfa's network/data-center builds, cybersecurity services, and IoT-based smart mining/city deployments, though operating globally and across private-sector buyers.
• Sinch: International cloud communications and messaging provider serving enterprises globally. Comparable to Magfa's messaging platform on the enterprise SMS / API delivery model, but private and globally distributed rather than nationally mandated.
• Siemens: Industrial conglomerate with smart infrastructure, intelligent transportation, and digital industry offerings. Comparable to Magfa's ITS, smart mining, and smart industry portfolio, though Siemens operates at much larger scale with a global industrial customer base.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting firm with government, cloud, and cybersecurity practices. Comparable to Magfa's enterprise IT consulting, system integration, and managed services for government and large industrial clients.

Direct peers

• Pars Pack: Iranian cloud hosting and data-center provider. Comparable to Magfa Cloud and data-center build services for Iranian enterprises and government clients, though private-sector and focused on hosting rather than full national-systems integration.

Regional players

• Hamrah-e Aval (Mobile Communication Company of Iran / MCI): Iran's largest mobile network operator and an indirect partner/connector for Magfa's SMS platform via SMPP. Comparable as an Iranian state-linked telecom that handles high-volume mobile messaging infrastructure, though operating as a carrier rather than an IT services firm.
• MTN Irancell: Iran's second mobile operator, partnering with Magfa for SMS delivery. Comparable on enterprise SMS VAS and messaging connectivity, but primarily a mobile carrier rather than a national IT systems integrator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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