What GITEK does

GITEK (Global Innovation Technology) is a small, privately held Iranian enterprise software company founded in 2002 on Kish Island, building on software development experience dating back to 1989. The company specializes in telecom messaging infrastructure, mobile value-added services (VAS), NFC/RFID platforms, and custom enterprise software development. Its core product family is SMSxPlus, comprising SMPP Client, SMPP Server, and USSD Server modules that enable telecom operators to handle SMS/USSD traffic, perform protocol conversion across SMPP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, HTTP SMSC, and GSM modems, and consolidate VAS offerings such as account information, recharge, ring-back tones, voicemail, and online charging. Supporting products include teraSMS (a web-based SMS panel for SMB self-service) and the isNFC platform covering Secure Element, Trusted Service Manager, and Application Provider Security Domain for NFC payments, ticketing, and access control. GITEK also delivers GPS/LBS fleet management tailored for the Iran market, RFID solutions across NFC/LF/HF/UHF bands, customer loyalty systems, and a Network Protection suite for spam and fraud mitigation.

The business model combines one-time software licensing for proprietary products (SMSxPlus editions, USSD Server, UAP Gateway), subscription/VPS hosting for the teraSMS panel, and professional services including custom development, consulting, benchwork/debugging, helpdesk, and a Virtual Lab for remote testing of SMSC, SMPP, USSD, OTA, and SIM App Tester environments. GTM is primarily direct sales via the company website, email ([email protected]), and phone — a consultative model suited to enterprise telecom buyers — supplemented by self-service access to teraSMS for smaller customers. Target segments are telecom operators and mobile network providers (primary), government agencies (primary), and broader enterprise/mid-market customers in m-banking, m-retail, and m-health. GITEK became affiliated with Sepehr Institute in 2018, and the company claims vendor-independent operations enabling flexible, standards-based solutions globally, although disclosed operating geographies are limited to Iran and the broader Middle East.

Name

GITEK

Legal name

Global Innovation Technology

Website

https://gitek.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GITEK is a small Iranian enterprise software company that builds telecom messaging infrastructure (SMSxPlus SMPP/USSD servers), NFC/RFID platforms, VAS consolidation tools, and custom enterprise applications for mobile operators, government agencies, and enterprises primarily in Iran.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecom Messaging Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Telecommunications & Network Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Mobile messaging software
• Telecom VAS solutions
• SMPP USSD infrastructure
• Enterprise application development
• Network protection software

Headquarters

HQ city

Kish Island

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Product Licensing: Sale of proprietary software products including SMSxPlus (SMPP Client/Server), USSD Server, UAP Gateway, and teraSMS. Products available in different editions to meet various customer requirements.
2. Professional Services: Development, consulting, laboratory, benchwork, and helpdesk services provided to enterprise customers. Services include custom application development, technology consulting, and remote lab access.
3. Hosting and VPS Services: GITEK VPS (Virtual Private Server) services for customers to customize their SMS panels and applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

GITEK develops, customizes, and integrates enterprise-level software solutions focused on telecom messaging infrastructure (SMSxPlus SMPP Client/Server, USSD Server, UAP Gateway), web-based SMS panels (teraSMS), NFC ecosystems (isNFC), and value-added services for mobile operators. In addition to its proprietary software products, the company delivers custom application development, technology consulting, benchwork/debugging, and remote Virtual Lab access to mobile operators, government agencies, and enterprises primarily in Iran.

Product overview

GITEK offers a portfolio of SMS/messaging-related products centered around its SMSxPlus platform, which includes SMPP Client, SMPP Server, and USSD Server for enterprise-level mobile messaging and USSD services. The platform is complemented by teraSMS (web-based SMS panel) and the isNFC platform for NFC/mobile payment solutions. Beyond the SMSxPlus core products, GITEK provides an extensive suite of mobile and enterprise services including Mobile VAS consolidation, Network Protection, RFID solutions, GPS/LBS Tracking, Customer Loyalty systems, Virtual Lab access, technology consulting, and custom software development. The architecture is a platform-plus-modules approach where SMSxPlus serves as the core messaging infrastructure, with teraSMS and isNFC as specialized extensions, all supported by professional services and development offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMSxPlus SMPP Client SMPP client tool for rapid development of interactive SMS applications and services; available in multiple editions and configurable to dispatch received SMS messages to HTTP scripts, local executables, or batch files for custom processing. Designed for telecom operators, SMS aggregators, and enterprises building interactive SMS services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Respond to all questions within 24 hours

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Openet: Openet provides BSS, charging, and VAS software for telecom operators, competing in the same online charging and VAS consolidation space as GITEK.
• CM.com: CM.com offers messaging, voice, and payment solutions for enterprises and operators, with comparable SMS gateway, mobile marketing, and customer engagement capabilities.
• Sinch: Sinch provides cloud messaging, SMS, and voice APIs to enterprises and operators, competing with GITEK's messaging infrastructure and web-based SMS panel offerings.
• Mobileum: Mobileum offers telecom analytics, security, and roaming/VAS platforms that closely align with GITEK's Network Protection and VAS consolidation offerings for mobile operators.
• Infobip: Infobip is a global CPaaS and SMS messaging platform provider, directly comparable to GITEK's teraSMS, SMSxPlus, and SMPP/USSD gateway products.
• Clickatell: Clickatell provides SMS messaging APIs and mobile engagement platforms serving enterprise and SMB customers, comparable to GITEK's teraSMS web panel and SMPP client.
• Enea (Openwave): Enea, including the Openwave messaging portfolio, provides telecom messaging, traffic management, and VAS solutions, directly overlapping GITEK's SMS/USSD and network protection offerings.
• Comviva: Comviva provides mobile VAS, messaging, and digital financial solutions to telecom operators globally, directly overlapping GITEK's SMS/USSD/VAS, mobile banking, and loyalty offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Mavenir: Mavenir is a major end-to-end telecom network software provider offering messaging, VAS, and security across 4G/5G, broadly overlapping GITEK's messaging and VAS portfolio at larger scale.

Emerging players

• Africa's Talking: Africa's Talking provides SMS, USSD, and mobile payment APIs targeting emerging-market operators and developers, comparable to GITEK's SMPP/USSD server and SMS panel products in similar markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gitek

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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