Who is Symbiosys?
Behind the name
Symbiosys IT is a global IT solutions and integrations consultancy delivering award-winning services in cloud management, cybersecurity, migration, database management and business solutions.
We have seen substantial growth since being founded in 2004 and now support organisations in over 36 countries, with offices in South Africa, England, Ireland, Canada and Australia.
Symbiosys has the tools, services, skills, and proven track record to be recognised as leading experts in migration services, having migrated more than 500,000 seats over the last 18 years.
We are specialists in solving complex IT issues, including integration, automation, security and compliance, cybersecurity, cloud networking, database management, identity management, end-point management, cloud management and messaging solutions.
The Symbiosys team consists almost exclusively of experienced, senior technicians and consultants who have a strong understanding of not only the technology, but also the human element that helps drive any successful IT project and business partnership. The team forges symbiotic partnerships with their clients, partners and suppliers, with the common goal of collaborating ‘better together’.
symbiosis
/ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs,ˌsɪmbʌɪˈəʊsɪs/
noun BIOLOGY
Interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.
A mutually advantageous (beneficial) association or relationship between persons.
The name Symbiosys was chosen to highlight our ability and willingness to forge partnerships with our customers and partners with the common goal of collaborating better, together.
Company Ethos
“ Failure is not an Option “
Company Values
Being truly professional, the Symbiosys operating philosophy is structured to understand the customers’ specific business requirements by working in a cooperative manner to design and deploy architected solutions to provide cost-efficient value that meets these requirements.
We have proven that people do business with people they can trust and depend on.
The company is successful because its people are exceptional. They are the defining factor between ordinary and excellent; as excellence can only be consistently delivered by the best. The skilled professionals who work here are some of the most highly qualified and are all vastly experienced in their respective areas of expertise. Collectively, this small team of professionals holds more than 100 years of experience and consistently delivers. Collectively, this small team of professionals holds more than 100 years of experience. By working together and applying our experience and expertise, our team consistently delivers world-class performances.
The business enjoys the benefits of a strong strategic position in the market, coupled with outstanding operational expertise, low overheads and sound administration.
Symbiosys has truly international experience, having consulted in 36 countries around the world and at a scale of up to 125,000 seats.
Meet the team
We have proven that people do business with people they can trust and depend on.
The Journey
2004 The business was formed as a partnership of two, focused on IT consultancy as Symbiotech.
2012 The business merged with its sister company Intellitech and was rebranded Symbiosys.
2013 The UK business was incorporated in order to more easily serve international clients.
2014 The South African business created a distribution division, offering select software to resellers in Africa.
2018 Achieved B-BBEE Level 2 status. Participating in the "Partners for Possibility" programme, assisting with providing education bursaries to High School students.
2022 An Ops Division was created to fulfil a need for corporate clients to provide operations in the form of managed services at an experience level not common within the industry.
2024 In response to global growth and demand, we strategically expanded our reach by establishing a presence in three new territories: Australia, Canada, and Ireland.