zdt

What zdt does

Zionstand Digital Technologies Limited (ZDT) is a private Lagos-based technology services company serving small and mid-sized Nigerian businesses, larger enterprises, public-sector organizations, and clients in financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, energy, telecommunications, and other sectors. Its consulting engagements are available remotely across Africa and globally. The company operates STAXIS as a managed IT and digital operations service with four SLA-backed tracks: Business IT Management, Digital Systems Management, Data & Analytics, and AI Operations & Automations; it also provides architecture, DevOps, data, and solution-architecture services. Source ID:.\n\nSTAXIS manages Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoho, and webmail environments, including user lifecycle, email security, patching, backups, uptime monitoring, web application firewall and CDN configuration, and incident response. Its data and AI tracks use analytics platforms and external AI/workflow tools, with human escalation, governance, and performance optimization described as part of the service. AWS, Cloudflare, Neon PostgreSQL, and Paystack support hosting, security, database, and billing functions. Source ID:.\n\nZDT monetizes tiered monthly managed subscriptions, add-ons, and quarterly or annual billing discounts, alongside 39 fixed-price on-demand projects priced from ₦8,000 to ₦450,000. Its go-to-market is consultation-led: a free infrastructure audit, website pricing and booking calls to action, direct outreach, and referrals support prospect conversion. Managed-service delivery focuses on Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, with remote global availability for consulting; the supplied materials report 100+ managed businesses.

Name

zdt

Legal name

Zionstand Digital Technologies Limited

Website

https://zionstand.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Zionstand Digital Technologies provides managed IT, infrastructure, data, and AI operations through STAXIS, alongside architecture and DevOps consulting for Nigerian businesses and global enterprises. It sells SLA-backed subscriptions and fixed-price projects using multi-vendor cloud and automation tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscriptions for ongoing infrastructure management across four tracks: Business IT Management, Digital Systems Management, Data & Analytics, and AI Operations. Each track has multiple tier plans (4 tiers each) with bundle discounts when combining tracks. Base prices range from ₦60,000/month (bundle) to ₦300,000/month (premium tier). Subscription includes SLA-backed response times, monitoring, and monthly reporting.
2. On-Demand Project Services: One-off fixed-price project engagements delivered by senior engineers. Services include M365 setup (₦150,000), email migration (₦180,000), cybersecurity audits (₦180,000), analytics dashboards (₦250,000), NDPR compliance audits (₦250,000), AI workshops (₦300,000), vCIO strategy sprints (₦450,000), and 35+ other services ranging from ₦8,000 to ₦450,000. Projects include written reports, runbooks, and 30-day post-handover support.
3. Add-on Services: Per-unit add-on services attachable to any managed subscription. Includes additional user seats (₦5,000/user/month), extra onsite visits (₦25,000), after-hours priority support (₦40,000/month), extra analytics report pages (₦25,000/page/month), additional AI workflows (₦15,000/workflow/month), named dedicated engineer (₦120,000/month), NDPR/PCI compliance reporting (₦45,000/month), dedicated Slack/WhatsApp channel (₦25,000/month), and quarterly board-level reviews (₦75,000/quarter).
4. Setup Fees: One-time setup fees for managed service onboarding. Business IT plans: ₦0-25,000. Data & Analytics plans: ₦45,000-150,000. AI Operations plans: ₦30,000-100,000. Setup fees are non-refundable and cover initial configuration, integration, and onboarding engineering.
5. Billing Cycle Discounts: Quarterly billing offers 5% discount; annual billing offers 10% discount. Monthly subscriptions auto-renew via Paystack. Quarterly and annual subscriptions are one-time upfront payments with no auto-renewal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZDT operates two lines: (1) STAXIS — a subscription managed IT and digital operations platform sold in four tracks (Business IT Management, Digital Systems Management, Data & Analytics, AI Operations & Automations) under contractual SLA for Nigerian businesses; and (2) enterprise consulting — Architecture-as-a-Service, DevOps Transformation, Architecture Advisory, Data Architecture, and Solution Architecture for clients across Africa and globally. STAXIS bundles Microsoft 365/Google Workspace/Zoho/webmail management, infrastructure security and uptime, Power BI/Tableau analytics, and production AI deployments, supplemented by a 39-service fixed-price On-Demand catalog and per-unit Add-ons.

Product overview

ZDT (Zionstand Digital Technologies) operates two product lines: (1) STAXIS — a unified managed IT infrastructure and digital operations platform built for Nigerian businesses, and (2) Consulting Services — professional technology services including Architecture-as-a-Service, DevOps Transformation, Architecture Advisory, Data Architecture, and Solution Architecture. STAXIS is the core product, delivered as four integrated service tracks under contractual SLA: Business IT Management (manages Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoho, webmail), Digital Systems Management (security, uptime, backups, WAF/CDN), Data & Analytics (Power BI dashboards, reporting, forecasting), and AI Operations & Automations (production AI chatbots, lead scoring, workflow automation). STAXIS is complemented by On-Demand project services (fixed-price one-off projects) and Add-on Services (per-unit extensions to managed subscriptions). The consulting arm provides strategy and implementation services for digital transformation, DevOps, and enterprise architecture. ZDT serves 100+ businesses across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STAXIS: Zionstand Digital Technologies' managed IT infrastructure and digital operations service - built for Nigerian businesses that need enterprise-grade technology without building an in-house team.

Products and services

• STAXIS STAXIS is ZDT's flagship managed IT infrastructure and digital operations service — a full IT department replacement for Nigerian businesses, delivered as four integrated service tracks under SLA.
• Business IT Management (STAXIS Track 01) Managed Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoho, or webmail covering user lifecycle, email security, licensing, and IT helpdesk under SLA. Four tiers from Essentials (up to 5 users, ₦100k/mo) to Enterprise (custom).
• Digital Systems Management (STAXIS Track 02) Website, application, and infrastructure management including security patching, uptime monitoring, backup verification, WAF, CDN optimization, and incident response. Four tiers from Solo/Micro (₦65k/mo) to Enterprise (custom).
• Data & Analytics (STAXIS Track 03) Managed analytics service that transforms operational data into business decisions via monthly dashboards and written intelligence reports. Four tiers from Analyst (₦90k/mo + ₦45k setup) to Enterprise (custom). Built on Power BI, Looker Studio, or Tableau.
• AI Operations & Automations (STAXIS Track 04) Production-grade AI deployments under SLA across four modules: Customer-facing AI (chatbots), Sales & Marketing AI (lead scoring, SEO), Operations AI (workflow automation), and Governance & Optimisation. Model-agnostic using Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, or open-source models. Four tiers from Launch (₦65k/mo) to Enterprise (custom).
• On-Demand Services One-off project services with fixed scope, fixed price, and fixed timeline delivered by senior engineers. 39 services across Technical Operations (22), Data & Analytics (6), AI & Automation (7), and Strategy & Consulting (4). Prices ₦8,000 to ₦450,000. Each project includes PDF report, DOCX runbook, XLSX inventory register, and 30-day handover support.
• Add-on Services Per-unit add-on services attachable to any managed subscription, billed monthly and cancellable anytime. Includes additional user seats (₦5,000/user/month), extra onsite visits (₦25,000), after-hours support (₦40,000/month), extra analytics report pages (₦25,000/page/month), additional AI workflows (₦15,000/workflow/month), dedicated engineer (₦120,000/month), NDPR/PCI compliance reporting (₦45,000/month), dedicated Slack/WhatsApp channel (₦25,000/month), and quarterly board-level reviews (₦75,000/quarter).
• Architecture-as-a-Service Enterprise-grade infrastructure design and implementation consulting tailored to business needs and growth trajectory, covering strategic architecture planning, cloud-native architecture design, technical debt assessment, and architecture governance frameworks. Delivered remotely from Nigeria to clients across Africa and globally.
• DevOps Transformation Comprehensive DevOps solutions including CI/CD pipeline automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevSecOps, and monitoring & observability. 6-phase methodology addressing People, Culture, Process, and Technology.
• Architecture Advisory Services Strategic technology guidance for digital transformation including enterprise architecture strategy, risk management, quality assurance, and innovation advisory to align technology investments with business objectives.
• Data Architecture Services Data foundation consulting including enterprise data modeling, data platform architecture, data integration frameworks, real-time and batch processing architectures, data lake and warehouse design, data governance, and metadata management.
• Solution Architecture Services End-to-end solution architecture including enterprise solution design, architecture implementation & governance, risk management & quality assurance, and innovation & proof of concept development. Covers microservices, API-first design, and cloud-native solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% fewer IT tickets for clients (EHD Group)
• +17 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Microsoft Partner NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft Partner with capabilities across Microsoft 365 management, tenant setup, security hardening, and Azure integration. STAXIS operations are built on M365 infrastructure with Microsoft tooling for monitoring, identity, and collaboration.
• Google Workspace PartnercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner status for managing Google Workspace environments including user lifecycle, security configuration, and collaboration tools management.
• Zoho Authorized PartnercoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for Zoho platform management, integration, and support. Many Nigerian clients run hybrid environments with Zoho CRM alongside M365 or Workspace.
• PaystackcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for subscription billing, invoices, and transaction management. PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway handling recurring billing (monthly auto-renewal) and one-time project payments. STAXIS does not store card details.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary cloud infrastructure provider. AWS S3 used for file and media storage. AWS Well-Architected Framework alignment for best practices. Clients retain ownership of their AWS accounts.
• CloudflarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloudflare Partner for WAF (Web Application Firewall) deployment and CDN configuration. Used for client site performance optimization and security threat blocking.
• Naphtali PM LTDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. Project management consulting partner based in Nigeria.
• IFEKS SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. Nigerian technology solutions provider.
• HIC LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. Nigerian business services company.
• ADMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website (Archer Daniels Midland, multinational agribusiness).
• Project Star LGSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. LGAs/states government services.
• Omni-Save EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. Energy efficiency solutions provider.
• Fresh Youth MKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. Youth development NGO.
• Canadian CompanionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. Nonprofit organization.
• AM Food SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. Food systems/agribusiness.
• EHD LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/client logo displayed on ZDT website. Engineering/construction company.
• AnthropiccoreTechnology or IntegrationAI model provider for STAXIS AI Operations. Claude models used for long-context reasoning and safety-critical AI tasks. Enterprise clients can bring their own Anthropic API keys.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI model provider for STAXIS AI Operations. GPT-4 used for broad knowledge and speed requirements. Enterprise clients can bring their own OpenAI API keys.
• Make.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorkflow automation platform for AI operations and business process automation. Used for building complex workflows (4+ steps) and managed AI automation deployments.

Scale indicators26 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ipNX Nigeria: Nigerian telecom and managed ICT services provider offering connectivity, cloud, and managed IT to enterprises and SMBs. Directly comparable as a domestic competitor selling bundled managed infrastructure and digital operations to the same Lagos/Abuja mid-market segment.
• Computer Warehouse Group (CWG): Lagos-headquartered ICT company delivering enterprise solutions, managed services, and digital transformation across West Africa. Closest Nigerian peer in scope of services, customer verticals, and managed-IT operating model.
• MainOne (Equinix): Nigerian data center and connectivity provider with managed cloud and connectivity services. Comparable as a domestic infrastructure operator competing for the same enterprise IT outsourcing wallet, with deeper data-center footprint but narrower SaaS/managed-IT portfolio.
• 21st Century Technologies: Nigerian systems integrator delivering enterprise IT, managed services, and digital infrastructure to corporate and government clients. Directly comparable in vertical focus (FSI, telco, public sector) and managed-IT delivery model within Nigeria.

Regional players

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African managed network, cloud, and cybersecurity services provider owned by Cassava Technologies. Comparable business model of selling bundled connectivity + managed IT across African enterprises, but with broader geographic reach and deeper telecom heritage.
• Britehouse Africa: South Africa-based Dimension Data subsidiary offering managed services, BI, and digital transformation across Africa. Comparable as a managed IT and analytics provider targeting enterprise clients in Africa, with stronger data and BI heritage but more limited Nigeria presence.
• Inlaks: Nigeria-headquartered IT infrastructure and digital solutions provider serving banks, telcos, and public sector across West Africa. Comparable in delivering enterprise IT, managed infrastructure, and digital transformation within Nigeria's regulated verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Softcat: UK-listed IT infrastructure provider selling Microsoft, cloud, security, and managed services to mid-market and enterprise. Highly comparable business model of subscription-led managed IT with vendor partner leverage, though at much larger scale and in a different geography.
• Accenture: Global consulting and digital transformation incumbent whose Technology and Cloud practices overlap ZDT's DevOps, architecture advisory, and digital transformation engagements. Not a direct competitor on SMB managed IT, but a ceiling-defining incumbent for enterprise transformation RFPs.

Emerging players

• Datacom: Australia/NZ-headquartered managed services and cloud provider. Comparable in offering a multi-track managed IT and cloud operations portfolio to mid-market and enterprise customers, though operating in a far more mature and competitive market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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