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ICT Services · Open source

Enterprise-grade ICT on open source, sized for SMEs and startups

ERPNext, websites, business email, cloud and Linux servers, implemented and supported by one local team. No per-user licence fees, no lock-in, and your data stays yours.

What we do

Everything your business runs on, in one team

Pick a service for details, how it works and common questions.

The open-source advantage

Pay for results, not licences

Open-source software is built in public by thousands of companies and developers, and it already runs a large share of the world's servers. You get the same quality of tools large companies use, without paying a licence for every seat.

  • No licence fee for the software, whether you have 3 users or 300
  • Your data in a standard database you can export at any time
  • Change workflows, fields and reports to fit your business
  • Free to change host or support partner. No lock-in
ERPNext Frappe Linux Debian / Ubuntu RedHat / Fedora CentOS SUSE FreeBSD ClearOS Nginx MariaDB
Proprietary software compared with open source from Simplex
Typical proprietaryOpen source + Simplex
LicencesPer user, often yearlyNone for the software
Adding staffEach new user costs moreAdd users freely
Your dataOften in vendor formatsStandard database, yours
CustomisingLimited to the vendor's roadmapShaped to your workflows
LeavingHard and costlyMove host or partner any time

You still pay for hosting and for our setup, training and support.

Built for startups

Start lean. Look established. Scale without starting over.

Startups need professional tools on a small budget. Open source lets you begin with exactly what you need today and keep adding modules, users and services as you grow, on the same system.

  • Lower start-up costs. Spend on growing the business, not on software licences.
  • Credible from day one. Your own domain, business email and website before your first client meeting.
  • One system as you grow. ERPNext covers invoicing, accounting, stock, CRM and HR, so you never outgrow your spreadsheets mid-crisis.
  • Investor-ready numbers. Clean books and reports, kept up to date in one place.

Plan my startup stack

Your startup launch path

The order we recommend. Start anywhere, and we size each step to your budget.

  1. Domain & email

    yourcompany.co.za and professional mailboxes for the team.

  2. Website

    A fast, mobile-first site that explains what you do and brings in enquiries.

  3. ERPNext basics

    Quotes, invoices, accounting and a simple CRM from the first sale.

  4. Cloud & backups

    Secure hosting, HTTPS and automatic backups so nothing is lost.

  5. Grow

    Add stock, HR and payroll, train new staff and launch marketing.

What's included

A closer look at each service.

ERP System Solutions

  • Implementation mapped to how you operate
  • Workflows, reports and permissions configured
  • Ongoing support as you grow

ERP System Training

  • Role-based staff onboarding
  • Admin and super-user training
  • Refresher sessions for new modules

Web Solutions

  • Website design and development
  • Hosting sized to your traffic
  • Updates, backups and fixes after launch

Mail Solutions

  • Business email on your domain
  • Mailbox migration without losing history
  • Spam and security filtering

Domain Registration

  • .co.za and international domains
  • DNS management
  • Renewals and transfers

Linux Systems Support

  • RedHat, Fedora and CentOS
  • Debian and Ubuntu
  • SUSE, ClearOS and FreeBSD

Cloud Computing

  • Cloud migration
  • Infrastructure management
  • Backup and disaster recovery

Questions we often get

Is open-source software really free?

The software itself has no licence fee. ERPNext, Linux and the other tools we use are free to download and use. You pay for the work around it: setup, data migration, training, hosting and ongoing support. That is usually far less than per-user licences, and it does not grow every time you hire.

What is ERPNext?

ERPNext is an open-source business system that covers accounting, invoicing, stock, purchasing, sales and CRM, projects, HR and payroll in one place. It runs in a web browser, so your team can use it from the office, home or a phone.

Can you bring in data from our current system?

Yes. We import customers, suppliers, items and opening balances from spreadsheets or exports from your current software, and check them with you before go-live.

We are a startup. Where should we begin?

Most startups begin with a domain, professional email and a simple website, then add ERPNext for invoicing and accounting. Our startup path below shows the order we recommend, and we will size it to your budget.

Do you support servers we already have?

Yes. We install, secure and maintain RedHat, Fedora, CentOS, Debian/Ubuntu, SUSE, ClearOS and FreeBSD servers, whether on your premises or in the cloud.

Need ICT support that understands SME budgets?

Tell us where you are and where you want to be. We'll recommend the smallest setup that gets you there.