CompuDynamics South Africa

Name

CompuDynamics South Africa

Legal name

CompuDynamics South Africa

Website

https://compudynamics.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• IT support services
• Cloud hosting services
• Retail POS systems
• Network cabling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedfordview

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices19 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. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed IT services including remote support, onsite support, helpdesk, outsourcing, remote monitoring and management, cloud backup, and SLA contracts. Revenue generated through monthly/annual support contracts and ad-hoc service fees.
2. IT Hardware and Software Sales: Sale of IT hardware (desktops, laptops, servers, printers, tablets, CCTV, networking equipment, cartridges/consumables) and software (operating systems, antivirus, accounting software, point of sale). One-time product sales with optional ICT financing through CentraFin.
3. Cloud and Hosted Services: Revenue from cloud hosting services including hosted servers, hosted exchange mail, hosted virtual machines, cloud PBX, Microsoft 365 resale, cloud backup, and web hosting. Typically subscription-based with monthly fees.
4. Software Licensing and Development: Sale and licensing of proprietary JADSOFT software products (Retail POS, Property Management, Invoicing, Warehousing) either as one-time purchases with annual maintenance or rental/monthly subscription options. Custom software development services also provided.
5. Professional Services: IT consulting, project management, IT management, cabling and networking installation, CCTV installation, software development, web design, computer training, and hardware rental/financing services.
6. Data Recovery Services: Data recovery service for damaged or deleted hard drives. Charges only apply if data is recovered.
7. Managed Remote IT Package: Managed IT package at R195.00 per user per month including remote access, remote support, managed antivirus, managed assets. Additional options for web monitoring (R35/user/month) and files/folders backup (R45/user/month). Microsoft 365 Business Standard offered at R275.00/user/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CompuDynamics South Africa is a National IT Solutions Provider that supplies managed IT services, computer hardware, software, and support to small, medium, and large enterprises across South Africa. Its core offerings include remote monitoring and management, onsite and remote IT support, helpdesk and SLA-based outsourcing, hosted cloud services (Hosted Exchange, cloud PBX/call centre, virtual servers via AWS, cloud backup), proprietary JADSOFT software for retail point-of-sale and property management, networking and cabling installations, CCTV surveillance, and computer repairs and data recovery.

Product overview

CompuDynamics South Africa is a National IT Solutions Provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed IT services, hardware, and software solutions for small, medium, and large enterprises. The core offering consists of Managed IT Support Services including Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), onsite support, and helpdesk services. Their product portfolio includes specialized retail solutions (JADSOFT Retail POS for single and multi-store environments with head office systems), property management software (JADSOFT Property Management), and call logging/job card systems. Cloud services encompass Hosted Cloud Servers and Workstations (via AWS partnership), Hosted Exchange Mail, Microsoft 365 (Home/Business/Enterprise tiers), Cloud PBX and Call Centre solutions, and Cloud Backup for desktops and servers with Dropsuite integration. Security offerings include CCTV Surveillance (HIKVISION/DAHUA), Mimecast Email Security, and managed antivirus. Additional services include networking and cabling, fibre and LTE connectivity, web hosting, domain registration, computer repairs, data recovery, software development, and IT training. The company operates with BEE Level 1 certification (100% Black ownership, 50% Female ownership) with headquarters in Bedfordview, Johannesburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Support Services Comprehensive IT support for small, medium, and large enterprises including remote support, onsite support, helpdesk, IT outsourcing, and SLA-based service level agreements. Includes 24/7 standby engineers for SLA clients and ad-hoc support options.
• Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Secure remote monitoring and management platform supporting Windows, OS X, and Linux across workstations and servers, with network performance monitoring via SNMP, mobile device checks, virtual machine monitoring, managed antivirus, web protection, and hybrid cloud backup.
• JADSOFT Retail Point of Sale Modular retail management system built on Microsoft .NET framework with SQL Server database, featuring POS, head office systems, back office, invoicing, job card management, and financial integration for single and multi-store environments with colour and size matrices, promotions, and real-time inventory tracking.
• JADSOFT Property Management Software Property management solution for tracking leases, tenants, expenses, and income with full transaction history per property and tenant, automated invoicing, debt collection, customizable reporting, and Pastel Partner financial integration.
• Hosted Cloud Server and Workstation Virtual hosting replacing physical servers with cloud instances via Amazon AWS EC2, available as unmanaged or managed hosting with patching, testing, backup, system management, and anti-virus services.
• Hosted Exchange Mail Managed Microsoft Exchange hosting with dual data centre redundancy, shared calendaring, contacts, meeting planner, task lists, web and mobile email access, and enterprise-grade collaboration features.
• Microsoft 365 Cloud productivity suite including Office applications, email, collaboration tools, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams for home, business, and enterprise deployment, with installation, migration, and implementation support from CompuDynamics.
• Cloud PBX Solution and Call Centre Hosted telephone system (iPBX) with call centre capabilities including hunt lists, ring groups, virtual conference rooms, caller ID, call waiting, transfers, forwarding, voicemail, advanced reporting, and up to 50% savings on fixed line costs; used by 20,000 users daily.
• Cloud Backup for Desktop and Servers Managed hybrid cloud backup solution for SMEs with 256 or 448-bit encryption, True Delta incremental backups, hot database backups, web access portal, and disaster recovery targeting desktops, laptops, file servers, NAS systems, and databases.
• Microsoft 365 Data Protection with Dropsuite Automated backup and recovery for Microsoft 365 environments protecting Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams with point-in-time recovery, item-level restore, and compliance retention policies.
• Mimecast Email Security Enterprise email security with Advanced Threat Protection, Email Continuity, Data Archiving and Compliance, Email Encryption, and Data Loss Prevention covering phishing, malicious attachments, impersonation, malicious URLs, and GDPR-compliant archiving.
• Networking and Cabling Services Professional networking and cabling services including structured voice and data cabling, fibre optic networking, wireless installations, network cabinet installations, and ongoing maintenance for offices, warehouses, and retail environments.
• CCTV Surveillance Solutions Complete CCTV solutions using HIKVISION and Dahua brands for home, business, mines, and demolition sites, including registration plate recognition cameras, installation, cabling, and remote surveillance setup.
• Computer Repairs Repair services for desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices including screen replacement, battery replacement, hardware and software upgrades, liquid damage repairs, and fan repairs with most repairs completed within 24-48 hours.
• Data Recovery Services Data recovery for damaged or deleted hard drives using software-based techniques with a 98% success rate for recoverable cases; charges only apply if data is successfully recovered.
• Web Hosting Web hosting with domain registration, email setup, Softaculous auto-installer for WordPress, and web design services including training for beginners with registration and setup within 30 minutes.
• WiFi Coverage Solutions Mesh network installation using Amazon Eero, Linksys Velop, Netgear Orbi, TP-Link Deco, and Google Nest WiFi with professional setup and configuration for offices, warehouses, and homes.
• Fibre and LTE Connectivity Internet connectivity through Vumatel and TT Connect fibre packages (4/1 Mbps to 200/200 Mbps) and LTE-A packages (25GB to 330GB) with rapid deployment options on month-to-month or 24-month contracts.
• Software Development and Web Design Customized application development and website design for servers, desktops, and mobile devices, including web-based applications, e-commerce, and organisation-specific web applications with one-page websites from R750.
• Managed Remote IT Package Recurring managed IT services bundle at R195 per user per month including remote access, management and support, managed antivirus, and managed assets, with optional web monitoring (R35/user/month) and file/folder backup (R45/user/month), plus Microsoft 365 Business Standard at R275 per user per month.
• Call Logging, Ticketing and Job Card Software Web-based call logging, ticketing, and job card management system for managing calls from a call centre perspective with complete management of all jobs done by technicians.
• Warehousing and Distribution Software Comprehensive warehousing and distribution software covering end-to-end merchandise management and distribution, delivered in partnership with major software vendors for extended options.
• Domain Registration Domain registration service with setup within 15 minutes, annual renewals, and email address configuration starting at R110 for the first two months of annual renewals.
• IT Hardware and Software Sales Resale of IT hardware (desktops, laptops, servers, printers, tablets, CCTV, networking equipment, cartridges/consumables) and software (operating systems, antivirus, accounting software, point of sale) with optional ICT financing through CentraFin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cloud PBX solution used by 20,000 users daily
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft solutions partner offering Microsoft 365 (Home, Business, Enterprise), Azure cloud integration, hosted Exchange, and related Microsoft business solutions. CompuDynamics resells, implements, and supports Microsoft products across all customer segments.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS partner providing cloud integration, infrastructure management, data migration solutions, and AWS security services. CompuDynamics helps clients seamlessly integrate AWS cloud services into existing infrastructure.
• Dell TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDELL Authorized Partner for distribution of Dell desktops, laptops, servers, and related hardware. CompuDynamics supplies, installs, and supports Dell products.
• HPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP partner for supply of HP desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and consumables. CompuDynamics distributes HP hardware products.
• CiscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCisco partner for networking equipment, switches, routers, and related infrastructure products. Supports network design and deployment services.
• UbiquitiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUbiquiti partner for wireless networking equipment including access points for offices and warehouses, mesh networking, and point-to-point wireless links.
• JadsoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationJadsoft is the provider of JADSOFT Retail POS and Property Management Software. CompuDynamics resells, implements, and provides support for Jadsoft products, including customization and integration with other business systems.
• Ghost ConveyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ghost Convey software providers to deliver total hardware and software solutions specifically designed for attorneys and legal practices.
• VumatelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVumatel provides fibre optic infrastructure. CompuDynamics facilitates fibre connectivity solutions for clients, reselling Vumatel fibre packages ranging from 4/1 Mbps to 200/200 Mbps.
• TT ConnectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTT Connect provides fibre connectivity infrastructure. CompuDynamics facilitates TT Connect fibre solutions for clients ranging from 10/10 Mbps to 100/100 Mbps.
• DailyCloudBackupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDailyCloudBackup partner offering a 14-day free trial for cloud backup services through CompuDynamics.
• HIKVISIONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHIKVISION partner for CCTV solutions including cameras for home, business, mines and demolition sites, and solutions with registration plate recognition capabilities.
• Dahua TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDahua partner for CCTV equipment and surveillance solutions complementary to HIKVISION offerings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Datacentrix: South African IT services and solutions provider offering managed services, cloud, networking, and security to enterprise and mid-market customers. Highly comparable to CompuDynamics in customer profile (SA corporates, public sector) and service breadth (managed IT, cloud, infrastructure).
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African technology and managed IT services provider with strong South African presence, offering cloud, connectivity, and managed services to enterprise customers. Comparable in managed services and cloud offerings, though operating across multiple African geographies beyond CompuDynamics' SA-only footprint.
• Vox (Vox Telecom): South African ICT and telecommunications provider offering managed IT, cloud, fibre connectivity, and PBX/UC services to SMEs and enterprises. Directly comparable in PBX/connectivity offering (overlaps with CompuDynamics' Cloud PBX and fibre resale) and SME managed services model.

Regional players

• Mindware Africa: South African IT distribution and managed services provider offering hardware, software licensing, and cloud services through a partner/reseller channel. Comparable in offering IT hardware distribution and software licensing (overlap with CompuDynamics' product sales) plus cloud services.
• Tarsus Technology: South African IT distribution and services company offering hardware, software, and cloud solutions through partner channels. Comparable as a competing regional distributor and cloud reseller serving SA SMEs, though operating primarily as a distributor rather than a managed services provider.
• Mecer Intertech: South African IT hardware distribution and services company providing desktops, laptops, servers, and complementary managed/IT services to resellers and end-customers. Comparable in hardware distribution, IT services, and SME channel coverage within South Africa.

Broad incumbents

• T-Systems South Africa: South African subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom's T-Systems, providing managed IT, cloud, and SAP-led enterprise services to large SA corporates and public sector. Overlaps with CompuDynamics' enterprise managed IT and SLA outsourcing but operates at significantly greater scale.
• BCX (Business Connexion): Large South African IT services and managed services provider, subsidiary of Telkom SA. Comparable in delivering managed IT, networking, cloud, and outsourcing to SA enterprises and public sector, but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio than CompuDynamics.
• Altron: South African JSE-listed technology group offering managed IT services, networking, and software solutions through subsidiaries such as Altron Systems Integration. Comparable in providing managed IT and infrastructure solutions to SA enterprises, but at much larger group scale.
• Dimension Data / NTT Data: Global IT services and solutions provider with major South African operations, offering managed services, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity to enterprise customers. Comparable across the full managed IT stack but at a vastly larger scale and with a global delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/compudynamicssa
• Facebookfacebook.com/CompuDynamicsSouthAfrica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compudynamics-south-africa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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