Group companies
AYO’s Investment portfolio touches on all aspects of technology from connectivity and hardware to telecommunications equipment, software development and virtual/augmented reality simulation. We continue to invest in technologies that advance life, business and economics.
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Since 1980, Health System Technologies (HST) has been a specialist technology provider to the healthcare industry. Client base consists of large public and private health sector organisations in South Africa and Nigeria. Key successful projects include an Enterprise Healthcare Information System, a Centralised Laboratory Information System and Health Information Exchange.
In the recent COVID-19 pandemic, HST was instrumental in the delivery of timely test results and statistics, implementing 28 private laboratory integrations with the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) and licencing its proprietary software to two temporary field hospitals. These projects were delivered in record time at no cost to the Department of Health – HST’s contribution to the nation’s plight.
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Headset Solutions was established in 1993 and is currently one of the largest importers and distributors of notable brands within the telecommunications and consumer electronics markets. Headset Solutions is the sole distributor of the PolyCom range of audio, video and consumer products in Africa. The company’s portfolio further includes brands like Jabra and Konftel. With client base spanning across 10 African countries, largest inventory on the continent and over 1 million headsets sold over the last 10 years, Headset Solutions is widely recognised as the leading reseller in the unified communications industry.
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Founded almost two decades ago, Puleng Technologies is one of the most reputable cyber security companies in South Africa. Servicing large blue-chip multinationals, financial institutions, SOEs and public sector clients, Puleng focuses on securing the two most valuable assets of any organisation – its data and its users. The business’ core offerings include the development of efficient Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programmes and providing data centre infrastructure, thus effectively protecting sensitive client data and mitigating IT risks.
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Founded in 2001, Sizwe is a well-established level 1 B-BBEE contributor and major South African ICT service provider.With more than 600 employees and vast geographical footprint across the country, Sizwe is the leading and preferred ICT solutions provider across the full spectrum of technology from physical infrastructure, managed services, fibre and facilities management, solar solutions and finance options. Sizwe’s strength lies in deep-rooted strategic partnerships with global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and vendors including Samsung, Dell, HP, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco and many others. Their client base spans across public and private sectors in varied industry verticals from mining to education and government.
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Solutions has been operating in South Africa for the past 14 years. A turnkey solutions integrator, the company provides multi-technology communications systems for mobile broadband, networking and microwave transmission. SGT Solutions’ impressive client list includes mobile network operators, large public and private organizations and SOEs.
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Formed in 2000, Digital Matter is a specialist company with global presence, focusing on mobile tracking software and devices. Suitable for all industry sectors, the company’s offerings include intuitive fleet tracking platform, remote device management system, battery-powered tracking and Internet of Things (IoT) sensor devices. Their devices are used for tracking of all types of assets across difficult terrains from containers at sea to livestock in remote areas. More recently, Digital Matter’s Oyster2 and Telematics Guru devices were used as a proactive and preventive solution to rhino poaching in South Africa. Digital Matter is a certified Microsoft Corporation development partner.
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One of the early pioneers of mobile app development and secure content distribution, Afrozaar was founded in 2010. Offering a specialised digital media product set that assists media and brand groups with the commercialisation of digital content, Afrozaar services clients such as retailers, media groups and brand agencies in Africa, the USA and Europe. The platform, known as Publisher’s Toolbox, is complemented by Acacia Cloud Solutions – an Amazon partner and cloud infrastructure business. Afrozaar has offices in Cape Town and London and boasts a customer list including The Telegraph Media Group, Media 24, Independent Media Group, African News Agency and Conde Nast amongst many others.
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For the last 20 years, GC2T has been the national sovereign command and control capability of the Department of Defence. Today, the company is the leading technology provider for enabled awareness solutions across the commercial, security and military domains. Solutions include asset and force tracking across the globe (land, air or maritime), integrated situational awareness pictures to support managers, leaders and commanders to make informed and timeous decisions and constructive simulation technology
