iOCO

Connect. People. Technology. iOCO’s IT services drive the transformation, modernisation, and security of digital systems and broader technology ecosystems.

iOCO is one of Africa’s leading end-to-end technology solutions providers, trusted by clients across industries to solve complex challenges. With deep expertise in both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), the company delivers impactful, integrated solutions at scale. Through strong partnerships with leading OEMs and suppliers, iOCO designs, builds, and manages advanced sys

tems that drive business performance. From IT operations and workspaces to services and hybrid infrastructure, the company delivers smart, scalable solutions. Its digital enablement capabilities span software development, data analytics, intelligent automation, cloud services, security, testing, quality assurance, and proprietary applications. In the OT domain, iOCO modernises and secures operational technology systems across industrial, mining, and public sectors. iOCO’s Outsourced Knowledge Solutions (OKS) offering supports organisations with agile workforce solutions—from recruitment, payroll, and compliance to talent development and flexible staffing. OKS also delivers Legal-as-a-Service, cyber security, and fraud prevention services, helping businesses strengthen governance, manage risk, and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. Driven by a purpose to solve both customer and societal challenges, iOCO holds a leading market position in South Africa and is expanding globally, delivering seamless digital enablement solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

07/05/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Hendrik Blignaut to iOCO as our new Commercial Executive for iOCO IT Services.

Hendrik joins us with over 30 years of experience leading commercial growth across the ICT landscape, including more than 20 years at Altron, where he developed deep sector expertise and a proven ability to deliver at scale. His track record speaks for itself: from reviving loss-making operations to building lasting partnerships with leading banks, telcos, and global OEMs, he consistently delivers outcomes that matter.

His expertise spans data, AI, cloud, security, and SaaS-driven business models, backed by deep experience in go-to-market strategy, high-value deal structuring, and ecosystem development. He is also known for bringing clarity to complexity and aligning teams around commercially focused outcomes, which is exactly the kind of leadership that drives lasting results.

As iOCO continues to scale, Hendrik's experience and approach will play a key role in driving sustainable growth and strengthening our position in the market.

Welcome to the team, Hendrik. We are glad to have you.

01/05/2026

No strategy executes itself. No business runs on its own. Behind every product delivered, every client served, and every deadline met is a person who showed up and did the work, often without nearly enough recognition for it.

Workers Day is the one day we stop and say it plainly: none of this exists without you. Not the administrator keeping things moving behind the scenes. Not the analyst turning data into decisions. Not the technician, the team lead, the first one in and the last one out.

Every role. Every industry. Every person. Today belongs to all of you.

Rest well. You have earned it.
Happy Workers Day.

27/04/2026

On 27 April 1994, South Africans voted as equals for the first time. It was a defining moment in our democracy and in the future we chose to build together.

Thirty-two years later, that future is still being shaped, in the businesses we build, the teams we grow, the skills we share, and the doors we choose to open for one another.

Freedom was never a destination.
It is something we keep creating, together, every single day.

To every South African today: the work is worth doing, and we are better for doing it together.

Happy Freedom Day.

25/03/2026

At iOCO, creating spaces where women can grow, connect, and explore technology together is an important part of building a more inclusive industry.

We recently hosted a Tech Her Way session, continuing the momentum from the launch earlier this year. This women-focused initiative is designed to drive confidence, community, and inclusive growth in technology.

A big thank you to Michael Brink (Chief Technology Officer, CASA Software), who joined us as the guest speaker and shared fascinating insights on AI in Daily Life. From practical examples of how AI is already shaping the way we work and live, to thought-provoking discussions about what the future may hold, the session sparked great curiosity and conversation among the ladies.

Tech Her Way continues to create a platform where women can learn, ask questions, and engage with technology in a supportive environment.

Looking forward to many more inspiring conversations ahead.

26/02/2026

Reseller of the Year
Congratulations to the iOCO team on this outstanding win at the HP Inc. Partner Awards evening. Proud of the people behind the success. Well done

24/02/2026

An advanced cross-border trade payment platform could allow a bank to run a standard payment check with no anomalies through the system in a matter of minutes, with human intervention required only when issues are flagged.

Because the system itself can be scaled to handle more volume, we can run higher volumes of payments in shorter periods of time with fewer human resources in the loop. This means banks can scale cost-effectively, enhance efficiency and compliance, and dramatically reduce the time taken to process payments.

For customers, it offers not just greater efficiency and convenience - it may also save them money, as they could negotiate discounts for expedited payment.

In future, banks could potentially also use AI to predict exchange rate fluctuations, to determine the optimal date to make payment and potentially further reduce the costs associated with cross-border trade and payments.

https://hubs.li/Q0424p0S0

18/02/2026

By using a bespoke platform harnessing Optical Character Recognition, advanced workflow solutions, AI, machine learning, and APIs to link to sanctions data and exchange rate trackers, banks can eliminate most of the manual work required and use humans to manage only the alerts and exceptions.

By extracting and structuring critical data from all supporting documents, these platforms minimise operational and compliance risk and simplify validation processes. And because a bespoke platform can be hosted on-premise or in a private cloud, concerns about data sovereignty are addressed.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q0424lGH0

11/02/2026

Technology offers a win-win for banks and customers with cross border trade payments: For banks to scale their capabilities, improve efficiency and accuracy, and reduce time to payment, they must look to automation and AI.

Comprehensive cross-border payment platforms that use automation and AI are available in the market, however, these may not meet the needs of local banks. This is because solutions designed for customers around the world must include features to manage every currency and every country’s regulations - which comes at a significant cost.

Another reason local banks may not wish to use international, cloud-based solutions is that cross-border trade payments involve a great deal of sensitive information, and data sovereignty is a key concern.

This is why we see interest in the local market in having a bespoke, AI-enabled solution to streamline workflows and automate document checks and authorisations, ensuring they are compliant with both South African and international regulations.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q0424l9P0

05/02/2026

One bank alone may process thousands of significant cross-border trade payments per month, and trade volumes are growing.

For example, they must validate invoice numbers and check for duplicates and potential fraud, validate the client’s name, seller’s (sometimes also referred to as the beneficiary) name and payment instruction, match movement reference numbers (MRNs), match invoices with the Bill of Lading, Airway Bill, or Road Manifest, and validate the weight and value details on transport documents. They must also cross-check customs worksheets. In addition, the bank must track exchange rates impacting the payment.

In August 2025, South Africa's import volume was R167.4 billion1 - representing a significant number of transactions and huge amounts of work for the banks effecting the payments.

As the number of payments processed monthly continues to grow, it raises concerns about the ability of current systems to manage these transactions.

Learn More: https://hubs.li/Q0401DJT0

03/02/2026

When a customer – e.g., a retailer - orders stock from a foreign supplier, the payment may be categorised as either a Balance of Payments (BOP) 101 or BOP 103. BOP 101 relates to advance payment for imports that have not yet been shipped, while BOP 103 refers to goods that have not yet been paid for.

Both require banks to make several checks before releasing payment. Banks must carry out Know Your Customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions checks against the seller, their logistics firms, and even run checks on the ships transporting the goods and the shipping routes that are used. They must also ensure that every reference number and line item on every invoice, shipping document, and customs document matches – a time consuming process that can take up to three days.

Learn More: https://hubs.li/Q0401DP00

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