CIO Bulletin

Top 5 Innovative Companies of the Year 2024 in Africa

Company	Management	Description
Digiata www.digiata.com	Dawie de Klerk Managing Director	Digiata stands out as a trusted ally to the financial services industry. Since its founding, Digiata has been dedicated to becoming the preferred integration partner, driving innovation and efficiency across financial processes.
Rack Centre rack-centre.com	Lars Johannisson CEO	Rack Centre serves as a prime example of this transformative approach. As West Africa’s leading carrier and cloud-neutral data centre, Rack Centre hosts over 80 clients, including international, regional, and local companies.
Solid Systems www.solidsystems.co.za	Daniel Avinir Co-Founder & CEO	Solid Systems is committed to helping businesses maximize the value of Microsoft 365 by enhancing IT security and productivity. As a Microsoft-focused IT services provider, Solid Systems views IT support as more than just troubleshooting – it's about strategic technology planning, expert Microsoft consulting, and delivering IT services that make a tangible difference to both the team and the bottom line.
Nclose www.nclose.com	Stephen Osler Co-Founder & Business Development Director	Nclose is a leading South African cyber security specialist with a strong track record of securing enterprises since 2006. Their success stems from a unique, free-thinking approach to solving modern cyber security challenges. As the threats in the cyber world evolve, Nclose stays ahead of the curve, dynamically adapting to new security paradigms to keep their clients safe.
Ascent Technology www.ascent.tech	Johan Lamberts Managing Director	Recognized for its deep expertise in Enterprise Database Management, Ascent Technology partners with organizations to enhance and optimize core business processes while delivering substantial bottom-line benefits. With a dedicated team of over 40 permanent Database Administrators and Consultants, Ascent Technology offers a broad spectrum of Database Technologies, emphasizing service suitability over product specificity.