What Blueprint Technologies does

Blueprint Business Technology (BBT), incorporated on February 4, 2002, is a privately held Nigerian enterprise ICT solutions provider and value-added reseller headquartered in Lagos at 42 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, with a regional office in Accra, Ghana. The company operates across five product categories: Enterprise Systems and Servers (IBM, EMC, Cisco); Enterprise Storage & Security Solutions (EMC, Veritas, Commvault, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, CrowdStrike); Enterprise Software & Applications (Misys, Fiserv Online Banking, FINARCH IFRS, Zafin Labs, Oracle HRMS, Oracle E-Business Suite); Network & Communications Solutions (LAN, WAN, VPN infrastructure from Cisco, F5, Juniper); and Contact Centre & Telephony Solutions. The underlying technology stack is built entirely on best-of-breed OEM platforms rather than proprietary IP, with Cisco Gold Partner status providing top-tier access to Cisco networking hardware and software.

The revenue model combines four streams: enterprise hardware and systems sales (one-time project revenue), professional services and managed operations (recurring), enterprise software licensing (one-time), and ongoing support and maintenance subscriptions (recurring). Pricing is fully quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts; no public pricing is disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting financial institutions (55% of business), telecommunications operators, oil & gas companies, and government agencies in Nigeria and the broader West African market. Customer acquisition is driven by inbound "Request a Callback" website inquiries, direct sales team outreach, and referral-based relationships supported by a board of directors including Prince Ajibola Alarape Afonja, Saheed Alao, Akinwumi Godson Fanimokun, Ayo Akinmade, Alhaji Francis Ogboro, and Kayode Ayo.

BBT serves more than 20 named enterprise customers spanning Tier 1 Nigerian banks (First Bank of Nigeria, GTBank, UBA, Access Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Sterling, FCMB, Wema, Union Bank, Globus, Lotus), pension providers (First Pension), regulatory bodies (Central Bank of Nigeria, NDIC, AMCON), telecoms (MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, 9mobile), oil and gas (NLNG), and government (Lagos State Government). The company employs 51-100 staff, has no disclosed institutional investors or PE backing, and has no M&A or acquisition history in the source data. Eighteen years of dedicated focus on financial-sector ICT and a self-assessed 100% competence rating across servers, storage, software, security, managed operations, and networking underpin its positioning as a leader in Nigerian Technology Solution provisioning.

Name

Blueprint Technologies

Legal name

Blueprint Business Technology

Website

https://blueprintnet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Blueprint Business Technology is a Nigerian enterprise ICT solutions provider and value-added reseller founded in 2002, delivering hardware, software, networking, and security solutions from global OEMs including Cisco, Dell EMC, IBM, and Oracle to financial institutions (55% of revenue), telecom operators, oil and gas firms, and government agencies across Nigeria and Ghana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Product/IoT & Smart Device Support (Consumer/Industrial IoT) (BPAAACAH), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL), Endpoint & Mobile Asset Management (UEM/MDM Asset Controls) (BPAEAOAI)

Keywords

• Enterprise IT infrastructure
• Managed IT services
• Network security solutions
• Enterprise storage systems
• Financial software solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ikoyi

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Hardware and Systems Sales: Sale, deployment and support of enterprise class systems, servers, storage solutions, networking equipment, and security hardware from OEM partners including IBM Servers, EMC Storage, EMC Data Domain, Cisco Switches and Routers, and Security Firewall Servers.
2. Professional Services and Managed Operations: Infrastructure deployment and management services, managed operations, technical support and consulting across enterprise storage, security, networking, and contact centre solutions.
3. Enterprise Software Solutions: Sale and deployment of financial software applications including Misys, Fiserv Online Banking Solution, FINARCH IFRS Solution, Zafin Labs, Oracle HRMS, and Oracle E-Business Suite for financial institutions.
4. Enterprise Software Support and Maintenance: Ongoing support services for deployed enterprise software and applications including anti-virus, intrusion prevention, backup and recovery, and information lifecycle management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Blueprint Technologies is a Value-Added Reseller and managed services provider that designs, builds, deploys and supports enterprise technology platforms combining enterprise servers and storage, networking, security, business and financial software, and contact centre solutions for large organisations in Nigeria and West Africa. It sells and integrates OEM technologies from Cisco (Gold Partner), Dell EMC, IBM, HP, Oracle, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, F5, Juniper, Commvault, Veritas, Fiserv, Wolters Kluwer and CrowdStrike, and delivers infrastructure deployment, managed operations and ongoing support services.

Product overview

Blueprint Technologies (also known as Blueprint Business Technology or BBT) is an ICT solution provider offering a portfolio of technology products and services. The company operates as a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) offering enterprise technology solutions across five core areas: Enterprise Systems and Servers (IBM, EMC, Cisco), Enterprise Storage & Security Solutions (partnered with EMC), Enterprise Software & Application (Misys, FISERV, FINARCH IFRS, Zafin Labs, Oracle), Network & Communications Solutions (LAN, WAN, VPN infrastructure), and Contact Centre & Telephony Solutions. The company specializes in design, build, deployment, and support of technology platforms for the financial industry, telecommunications, oil and gas, and government sectors. BBT functions as both a product reseller and managed services provider, with services including Infrastructure Deployment & Management and Managed Operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Systems and Servers Enterprise-class hardware systems and servers providing reliable platforms to run mission-critical business applications for enterprises in Nigeria and West Africa, deployed using IBM, EMC, and Cisco OEM technologies.
• Enterprise Storage and Security Solutions Integrated storage and security solution suite covering enterprise storage systems, backup and recovery, archiving, enterprise content management, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, replication and information lifecycle management for large organisations, delivered through partnerships with EMC, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point and CrowdStrike.
• Enterprise Software and Application Solutions Portfolio of enterprise software and applications tailored for financial institutions, including Misys core banking, Fiserv Online Banking Solution, FINARCH IFRS Solution, Zafin Labs, Oracle HRMS and Oracle E-Business Suite, with deployment and integration services.
• Network and Communications Solutions Networking products, solutions and services covering Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) and Virtual Private Network (VPN) deployments, including application switches, Ethernet routing switches, multiprotocol routers, multiservice switches, switched firewalls, threat protection systems, network monitoring tools, VPN gateways, VPN routers and WLAN.
• Contact Centre and Telephony Solutions Contact centre and telephone solutions for enterprise communication needs, supporting customer engagement operations of large organisations across financial services, telecommunications and other sectors.
• Infrastructure Deployment and Management Services Professional services covering infrastructure deployment, technical support and consulting for enterprise storage, security, networking and contact centre solutions, supporting end-to-end design, build, deployment and support of technology platforms.
• Managed Operations Services Ongoing managed operations and support services covering enterprise software, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, backup and recovery, and information lifecycle management for deployed enterprise environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leader in Technology Solution provisioning in Nigeria

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cisco SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Gold Partner status. Cisco develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment and high-technology services. BBT deploys Cisco switches, routers, and networking infrastructure for enterprise customers.
• Dell EMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationDell EMC sells data storage, information security, virtualization, analytics, cloud computing and related products. BBT offers EMC storage solutions including Enterprise Storage Systems, Backup and Recovery, and EMC Data Domain.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle provides database software, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products. BBT offers Oracle HRMS and Oracle E-Business Suite for financial institutions.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM produces and sells computer hardware, middleware and software. BBT deploys IBM Servers and related enterprise infrastructure for mission-critical business applications.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP develops hardware components, software and related services. BBT sells and deploys HP hardware platforms for enterprise customers.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Networks provides advanced firewalls and cloud-based security offerings. BBT offers enterprise security solutions using Palo Alto platforms.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet develops and markets cybersecurity products including firewalls, anti-virus, intrusion prevention and endpoint security. BBT integrates Fortinet security solutions.
• Check PointcoreTechnology or IntegrationCheck Point provides software and combined hardware and software products for IT security including network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and data security. BBT deploys Check Point security solutions.
• F5 NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationF5 specializes in application services and application delivery networking with focus on delivery, security, performance, and availability of web applications. BBT offers F5 solutions for enterprise networking.
• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationJuniper Networks develops networking products including routers, switches, network management software, network security products, and software-defined networking technology. BBT integrates Juniper solutions.
• Veritas TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationVeritas specializes in storage management software including VxFS, VxVM, VCS, Backup Exec and NetBackup. BBT offers Veritas backup and recovery solutions.
• CommvaultcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommvault provides data protection and data management software for data backup and recovery, cloud and infrastructure management, retention and compliance. BBT deploys Commvault solutions.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and related services. BBT integrates Microsoft solutions in enterprise deployments.
• FiservcoreTechnology or IntegrationFiserv is a global provider of financial services technology serving banks, thrifts, credit unions, and securities broker dealers. BBT offers Fiserv Online Banking Solutions to financial institutions.
• Wolters Kluwer Financial ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationWolters Kluwer provides software and services to help banks, credit unions, and financial companies meet complex compliance and regulatory obligations. BBT offers these solutions to financial institutions.
• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or IntegrationCrowdStrike provides endpoint security, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services. BBT integrates CrowdStrike cybersecurity solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dimension Data (NTT Data): Global systems integrator with a large African footprint offering enterprise networking, data center, and managed services. Comparable to BBT because it serves the same enterprise customer base across multiple verticals and competes for the same multi-OEM integration mandates, but at vastly greater scale.
• Computacenter: Global enterprise IT VAR and integrator with a strong Cisco, Dell, and HPE practice. Comparable to BBT as a value-added reseller providing enterprise hardware, software, and managed services to large organizations, though with global scale and European concentration.
• Altron: South African technology group with enterprise IT, networking, and managed-services businesses. Comparable to BBT because it serves enterprise customers in financial services and telecoms with multi-vendor IT infrastructure solutions across the African continent.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions and services provider focused on enterprise hardware, software, and services. Comparable to BBT because it distributes the same OEMs (Cisco, Dell, HPE, IBM) and provides integration and managed-services capabilities to enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Rack Centre: Nigerian carrier-neutral data center operator serving banks, telcos, and enterprises. Comparable to BBT because it sits in the same enterprise IT-infrastructure stack for Nigerian financial customers and increasingly co-delivers managed-services offerings alongside systems integrators.

Regional players

• Tarsus Technologies: South African value-added distributor and enterprise IT solutions provider. Comparable to BBT because it distributes the same OEMs (HP, Cisco, Dell) and provides enterprise IT solutions to financial and enterprise customers in a different African geography.
• Internet Solutions (Dimension Data Africa): African enterprise connectivity and cloud services provider, part of NTT Data. Comparable to BBT in providing enterprise networking and managed IT services to large organizations across African geographies, including financial and telecoms verticals.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African connectivity, cloud, and managed-services provider. Comparable to BBT because it serves enterprise and financial-services customers across Africa with networking and IT infrastructure solutions, providing overlapping WAN/connectivity offerings.
• BCX (Business Connexion): South African systems integrator offering enterprise IT infrastructure, managed services, and networking. Comparable to BBT because it targets enterprise and financial-services customers across Africa with similar multi-OEM integration capabilities, though at a larger scale.
• MainOne (Equinix): West African data center and connectivity provider, now part of Equinix. Comparable to BBT as a regional enterprise-infrastructure platform serving Nigerian banks, telcos, and enterprises; overlaps with BBT in enterprise storage, networking, and managed-services customer relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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