Cloud Transformation & Security Solutions (CTSS)

Name

Cloud Transformation & Security Solutions (CTSS)

Legal name

Cloud Transformation & Security Solutions (CTSS)

Website

https://cloudtss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Telco Cloud & Edge for NaaS (Distributed Cloud, MEC, Edge CNFs) (HDAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH), Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Cloud transformation consulting
• IT security advisory
• ERP implementation services
• IT governance assessment
• Blockchain consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Advisory and Consulting Services: Professional consulting engagements providing cloud transformation strategy, IT security assessments, ERP implementation management, and business process improvement services to medium and large enterprises. Engagements typically involve TCO/ROI assessments, RFP development, vendor selection, implementation oversight, and security compliance reviews. Revenue generated through project-based consulting fees.
2. Executive Education Services: Partnership with CIO Matrix to deliver Corporate IT Risk & Security Management Executive Education Programs in Singapore and Malaysia. Programs include modules on certificates, standards, regulations, IT security effectiveness, and disruptive trends.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CTSS provides independent vendor-neutral IT advisory and consulting services covering cloud transformation strategy, TCO/ROI assessment, vendor selection and SLA negotiation, ERP implementation management, business process improvement, and IT security and controls assessment for medium and large enterprises. The firm also offers blockchain advisory and development services including ICO support, smart contracts, cryptocurrency wallets, and digital identity solutions, and co-delivers executive education programs in partnership with CIO Matrix.

Product overview

CTSS provides a portfolio of advisory and consulting services rather than a single unified software product. The core offerings include Strategy Assessment (TCO/ROI analysis, cloud roadmaps), Assessment and Implementation Services (vendor selection, SLA negotiation, migration), Security and IT Governance Assessment (CSA, ISACA, BSI, PCI DSS compliance), Business Process Improvement (BPI with Lean/Six Sigma), and ERP Implementation Management (project management, data conversion, report writing). The company also offers Blockchain Services through its Get Started Package (executive training, ideation workshops), Blockchain Development, ICO Development, Cryptocurrency Development, Smart Contract Development & Audit, Blockchain Trading Desk, and solutions for Marketplaces & Digital Asset Transfers, Distributed Data Management, and Digital Identity. Executive education is delivered through a partnership with CIO Matrix for the Corporate IT Risk & Security Management Programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategy Assessment Services Cloud computing strategy services including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessment, Return on Investment (ROI) analysis, leadership workshops, and strategic plan development for cloud adoption and outsourcing transitions, targeted at medium and large enterprises evaluating cloud or outsourcing moves.
• Assessment and Implementation Services End-to-end engagement covering TCO/ROI current state assessment, Request for Proposal (RFP) development, vendor selection, SLA generator and negotiation, and migration roadmap development for outsourcing and cloud transitions, delivered to medium and large enterprises undergoing transformation.
• Cloud / Business Process (ERP) Security and Controls and IT Governance Assessment Security and compliance assessment services evaluating cloud and ERP environments against CSA, ISACA (Cobit), BSI (ISO), and PCI DSS standards, including vulnerability assessments and remediation roadmaps, serving enterprises that require assurance over cloud or service provider security and controls.
• Business Process Improvement (BPI) Methodology covering business process education, analysis, review, mapping, documentation, and reengineering using Lean and Six Sigma expertise to support continuous improvement journeys for enterprises undergoing ERP, outsourcing, or cloud transformation.
• ERP Implementation Management Full-service ERP implementation support including plan creation, project management office (PMO) establishment, data conversion planning and execution, report writing strategy, and functional team leadership across Oracle, Microsoft SQL, and other database environments for enterprises running ERP programs.
• Corporate IT Risk & Security Management Executive Education Programme Peer-enhanced executive education program delivered in partnership with CIO Matrix covering security strategies, policies, management systems, certificates, standards, regulations, IT security effectiveness, and disruptive trends for senior executives in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
• Blockchain Get Started Package Entry-level blockchain exploration package including 2-hour executive awareness sessions, half-day training, ideation workshops, and usecases booklet delivered over 2 weeks, designed for enterprises exploring blockchain technology.
• Blockchain Development Services Custom blockchain development spanning secure decentralized solutions for transaction security, data control, digital asset tracking, event recording, and fraud prevention across various industries and use cases.
• ICO Development Blockchain consulting and technology support for ICO campaigns including token design, cryptocurrency wallet development, smart contract implementation, landing page creation, and infrastructure maintenance for clients launching token offerings.
• Cryptocurrency Development Cryptocurrency development on existing platforms and creation of decentralized cryptocurrency platforms from scratch with secure wallets for transfers, payments, and exchanges, for clients building digital currency businesses.
• Smart Contract Development & Audit Smart contract implementation and audit across blockchain-enabled deals and agreements for crowdfunding and business operations automation using Ethereum or other platforms, for clients operationalizing blockchain-based agreements.
• Blockchain Trading Desk Trading desk tool integrating information from major Bitcoin exchanges (Bitfinex, Bitstamp, Kraken) with semi-automatic bid/offer placement based on user-defined criteria, for clients operating digital asset trading operations.
• Marketplaces & Digital Asset Transfer Solutions Blockchain-based marketplace and digital asset transfer solutions with secure token-based transactions, peer-to-peer transfers, payment processing, multi-currency wallets, and crowdsales support for clients building blockchain commerce platforms.
• Distributed Data Management Decentralized data storage solutions for security enhancement, access control, multi-source data integration, compliance, and prevention of unauthorized data changes including supply chain management and IoT solutions for clients needing distributed data architectures.
• Digital Identity Solutions Custom blockchain-based solutions for controlling personal and corporate digital data, monitoring access, and tracking digital identities including KYC solutions, asset ownership, and IP rights management for clients needing identity and KYC capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% increase in ROI through cloud transformation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Consulting Partner offering unique combination of AWS cloud platform with CTSS independent advisory services. Services include managed cloud for AWS with 24/7 support, cloud analytics and optimization, committed instances (25-35% savings on compute spend), and AWS Direct Connect solutions. This partnership enables CTSS to deliver cloud transformation while maintaining vendor-neutral advisory positioning.
• Datapipe Managed CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint offering combining Datapipe's award-winning managed services and support with AWS cloud platform and CTSS advisory services. Part of the AWS Consulting Partner ecosystem providing hybrid IT solutions.
• CIO MatrixcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic partnership for delivering Corporate IT Risk & Security Management Executive Education Programs. Programs delivered in Singapore (February-March 2017) and Malaysia (April 2018) covering IT security, risk management, and cloud security topics. HRDF approved training provider in Malaysia.
• Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTSS works with CSA and other security organizations (ISACA, BSI, SSC) to deliver security assessment services based on CSA best practices and standards for cloud security.
• Information Systems Audit & Controls Association (ISACA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTSS utilizes ISACA (Cobit) frameworks for IT Governance maturity assessments and security compliance evaluations.
• British Standards Institution (BSI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTSS leverages BSI ISO standards for security assessment methodology and compliance certification validation.
• Security Standards Council (SSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTSS incorporates PCI DSS standards from SSC in security assessments for financial services clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KPMG: Big Four advisory with cloud transformation, IT security, and risk consulting practices serving financial services and healthcare clients that overlap with CTSS's enterprise target segments.
• Accenture: Global professional services firm with a large cloud transformation, security, and ERP implementation practice serving multinational enterprises. Directly competes with CTSS for cloud advisory and security assessment engagements in Asia Pacific.
• Deloitte: Big Four firm offering cloud migration, cyber risk, and ERP advisory. CTSS competes against Deloitte's enterprise transformation and security practices for the same CIO/CFO buyer.
• Ernst & Young (EY): Founder Jerry Wertelecky's former firm of 27+ years; EY's IT and Risk Advisory practice across Asia Pacific is the most direct legacy competitor, offering similar cloud, security, and ERP advisory at much greater scale.
• Slalom: Consulting firm focused on cloud transformation, security, and technology advisory for mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in vendor-neutral positioning and senior-led engagement model to CTSS.
• Capgemini: Global consulting firm with cloud, digital transformation, and cybersecurity advisory practices serving large multinationals. Direct competitor for cloud migration and ERP advisory work in APAC.

Broad incumbents

• Wipro: Global IT services firm with cloud, cybersecurity, and ERP consulting practices serving enterprise clients. Competes with CTSS for cloud transformation advisory work at larger scale.
• IBM Consulting: Large incumbent with cloud and security advisory practices, including hybrid cloud transformation work. Competes with CTSS on enterprise cloud strategy but with vastly broader portfolio and proprietary technology assets.

Emerging players

• Cloudreach (an Atos company): Cloud transformation specialist with AWS partnership heritage; comparable boutique-to-mid-market cloud advisory positioning before Atos acquisition. Direct functional competitor to CTSS's AWS-led practice.
• Onix: Cloud consulting firm with hyperscaler partnerships (Google Cloud, AWS) focused on cloud migration and managed services. Comparable in size, cloud focus, and advisory-led model to CTSS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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