What Tecwise (pty) Ltd does

Tecwise (Pty) Ltd is a privately held, family-owned South African IT services and software company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Centurion (Pretoria), Gauteng. The company sells EDP Online, a modular, cloud-based ERP/business management platform that integrates inventory, CRM, sales, purchasing, accounting, HR, service management, warranty, asset management, and project management into a single database, with mobile app availability on iOS and Android. EDP Online is extended by four specialized modules — Certix (LMS), REAM (real estate/asset management), ApexSecurity (security operations), and IMS (mining operations) — plus feature add-ons for barcode scanning, QR asset tags, license disk scanning, and DMS integration via RESTful APIs, file-based exchange, and middleware.

Tecwise serves mid-market and enterprise clients across automotive, security, distribution, mining, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and service industry verticals, with industry-specific configurations (for example, eNatis/RTMC integration for automotive dealerships and firearm tracking for security operators). The company also operates as an IT consulting and custom software development firm, with a regional office structure covering South Africa, the United States (Tennessee), and Australia (Toowoomba). Integration partnerships with SAP, RTMC, DataDot, and Veridot, alongside an Upwork agency profile, round out its distribution approach.

The revenue model combines recurring SaaS subscriptions for EDP Online (publicly listed tiers at $10/year Entry, $20/year Normal, $30/year Premium) with implementation, customization, and ongoing support professional services engagements that typically run 2-6 months for custom deployments. The company reports no external funding, no disclosed revenue, and a headcount in the 1-10 range, with three Vermaak family members occupying the Director and divisional CEO roles across the Africa and Australia operations.

Name

Tecwise (pty) Ltd

Legal name

Tecwise (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://tecwise.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tecwise (Pty) Ltd is a South African family-owned software company that sells EDP Online, a modular cloud-based ERP platform with vertical-specific modules, serving mid-market and enterprise clients in automotive, security, distribution, mining, and adjacent industries across South Africa, the USA, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pretoria

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription / Software Licensing: Annual subscription plans for EDP Online with tiered pricing (Entry Level $10/year, Normal $20/year, Premium $30/year). Modular ERP platform where clients select features appropriate to their industry and operational needs.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, customization, business systems analysis, and consulting engagements. Implementation typically takes 2-6 months depending on customization level; standard vanilla implementations can go live in under one month. Dedicated onboarding, training, and ongoing support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tecwise provides IT consulting, software development, and cloud-based business management platforms for industry-specific operations. Its flagship offering is EDP Online, an all-in-one cloud-based ERP platform integrating inventory, CRM, accounting, HR, service management, warranty, parts, vehicle, and asset management modules. The company also offers complementary platforms including Certix (LMS), REAM (real estate management), ApexSecurity (security operations), and IMS (mining management), alongside implementation, customization, and consulting services.

Product overview

Tecwise (pty) Ltd offers EDP Online as its core all-in-one, cloud-based ERP platform with a modular architecture. The product portfolio is structured around EDP Online as the central system, complemented by specialised modules including Certix (Learning Management System), REAM (Real Estate and Asset Management), ApexSecurity (Security Operations Platform), and IMS (Integrated Mining Solution). Core platform modules include inventory management, CRM, sales, purchasing, accounting, HR, service management, warranty management, asset management, and project management. Additional feature modules include Barcode Scanning, QR Asset Tags, License Disk Scanning, and DMS Integration. Industry-specific configurations are available for automotive, distribution, security, service, and mining sectors. AI Solutions are integrated throughout the platform enabling AI-driven automation and smarter business operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDP Online: An all-in-one cloud-based business management system designed to streamline operations across inventory, service, warranty, CRM, and financial management for multiple industries.
• Certix
• REAM
• ApexSecurity
• IMS (Integrated Mining Solution)

Products and services

• EDP Online All-in-one, cloud-based business management system providing complete operational control through integrated modules including inventory, CRM, sales, purchasing, accounting, HR, service management, warranty, asset management, and project management. Built with a modular design for compatibility across multiple industries including automotive, distribution, security, and mining.
• Certix (Learning Management System) A flexible online training and learning management system designed to streamline onboarding, upskill teams, and track progress. Supports custom course creation, participant management, progress tracking, quizzes, certificates, discussion forums, SCORM and LTI integration, and third-party tools including Zoom, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.
• REAM (Real Estate and Asset Management) Streamlines management of real estate assets, enabling property owners, managers, and investors to efficiently track leases, monitor property performance, manage maintenance tasks, and generate detailed financial reports with real-time insights and automation tools.
• ApexSecurity A comprehensive security management platform providing complete visibility, control, and protection. Centralises incident reporting, asset tracking, access control, personnel management, and compliance monitoring with real-time insights and structured processes for security guarding operations.
• IMS (Integrated Mining Solution) A comprehensive, web-based mining management platform designed to digitise and control entire mining operations from a single system, covering production tracking, maintenance management, inventory control, safety inspections, surveys, and financial reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full stock takes completed in 2 days without halting business operations, compared to a week-long process previously required
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP integration enables real-time bidirectional data exchange for vehicle orders, parts transactions, and financial processes. Integration eliminates manual duplication and reduces reconciliation errors between EDP Online and SAP ERP systems.
• RTMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationRTMC (Road Traffic Management Corporation) integration allows capture of service details using personalised workflows tailored to OEM requirements, including parts, labour, outwork, and supporting images for insurance and compliance purposes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SAP: Global ERP market leader whose Business One and S/4HANA offerings overlap directly with EDP Online's positioning as an integrated cloud ERP. SAP is also a named integration partner of Tecwise, making it both a competitor in the broader market and a complementary technology layer.
• Epicor: Mid-market ERP provider with industry-specific configurations for manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Overlaps with Tecwise's vertical focus on automotive parts, distribution, and manufacturing operations.
• Infor: Industry-specific cloud ERP vendor serving manufacturing, distribution, automotive, and healthcare verticals with deep sector workflows. A scaled competitor whose industry-cloud strategy mirrors Tecwise's vertical approach.
• Sage: Established cloud and on-premise ERP/accounting vendor serving SMB and mid-market customers globally. Competes with EDP Online for accounting, inventory, and operations workloads in distribution, manufacturing, and services.
• Oracle NetSuite: Leading cloud-native ERP platform serving mid-market and enterprise customers globally. Competes with EDP Online for the same cloud ERP budget across distribution, manufacturing, and services verticals with a far larger feature set and brand recognition.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft's cloud ERP and CRM suite targeting mid-market and enterprise segments across finance, supply chain, and operations. A direct competitor to EDP Online in the integrated business management platform category, backed by Microsoft's distribution and AI investments.

Regional players

• Syspro: South African-founded ERP vendor specializing in manufacturing and distribution, headquartered in the same home market as Tecwise. Direct regional competitor with deeper mid-market traction and a similar vertical focus on distribution and manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Acumatica: Cloud-native mid-market ERP platform offering modular distribution, manufacturing, and project accounting suites. Comparable to EDP Online in modularity and mid-market positioning, with stronger North American presence.
• Tally Solutions: SMB-focused business management software with tiered low-cost pricing targeting micro and small businesses in emerging markets. Closely comparable to Tecwise's $10-30/year entry-tier pricing strategy and SMB go-to-market motion.
• Odoo: Open-source modular ERP platform with comparable scope (CRM, inventory, accounting, manufacturing, HR) and a tiered SaaS pricing model aimed at SMBs. The most structurally similar competitor to EDP Online in terms of modularity, target market, and bottom-up adoption motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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