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Company overview
Altron is a proudly South African technology group. A technology industry leader since 1965, we’re partnering with customers across all industries to help them grow, and build a thriving economy.
Dr Bill Venter founded Allied Electric.
Allied Technologies (Altech) is listed on the JSE.
JSE-listed Autopage Holdings is purchased, and significant growth is recorded.
Xerox USA re-enters South Africa in a joint venture with Altron.
Netstar, South Africa's leading vehicle tracking company, is acquired.
Powertech and Fintech are delisted and become wholly owned subsidiaries of Altron.
Acquisition of smart card manufacturer NamiTech (Altech Card Solutions).
Pamodzi was introduced as a BEE shareholder.
Bytes Technology Group Limited acquired for R14 billion. Bytes delists from the JSE.
Altron buys the remaining 39% of Altech and delists Altech from the JSE.
Reorganisation into Altron TMT and Powertech, along with a new corporate identity.
Value Capital Partners Proprietary Limited invests R400 million.
Mteto Nyati takes over as the first non-family member CEO.
UK-based Phoenix Software Services was acquired for R650 million.
Altron named the best technology share to buy on the JSE.
IS Partners was acquired for R225 million (Altron Karabina)
Altron Values are launched.
Ubusha Technologies was acquired for R360 million.
Altron disposes of assets to exit the manufacturing sector.
The 'One Altron' strategy leads to sizeable contract wins from Capitec, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa and Barloworld.
Altron is selected as the best share to buy in the 2020 Financial Mail Stock Pick Portfolio.
Stewart van Graan was appointed as Chairman. The Bytes UK demerger is completed.
Lawtrust is acquired, positioning Altron Security as a one-stop shop for digital and information security.
1 October 2022, Werner Kapp was appointed Group Chief Executive of Altron.
Altron implements an ambitious three-year strategy to become the leading platform and IT services business in chosen markets.
We created the Massmart Tech Booth to support and help them provide employees with more efficient IT support. Offering immediate walk-in support, the Tech Booth handles nearly 1 500 queries each month.
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We partnered with Hungry Lion to implement and integrate a workforce management solution and a data analysis system to improve profitability for their host of stores both locally and in neighbouring countries.
Following a large accident that claimed many lives, Putco started using our Netstar Fleet Management System to monitor bus safety and use. Our system has helped Putco drastically reduce accidents and claims recorded against them.
A great customer experience is an important business consideration, which is why Vodacom relies on us. From administering the 9.3 million commands subscribers generate daily to providing personalised offers, we help Vodacom deliver exceptional service to 130 million customers.
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Bring together the best IT services capability across the group to deliver enterprise-grade solutions that help you operate, optimise and transform your business.
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A leading distributor of electronic components strategically positioned to help you design, source, build and launch products.
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