Over 20 years of SuccessfulEffectiveAccomplished Solution Deliveries

Saratoga has a long and rich history of delivering IT expertise and technology solutions to our global client base. Take a look at our journey over the years.

1998

MAGMATEC

Magmatec started and took on the support of the legacy Southern Life Employee Benefits systems on behalf of Momentum as their first contract.

2000

SARATOGA

Saratoga was founded as an IT services company by the management consortium behind Plessey Corporation, a listed electronics and telecommunications company that was sold two years prior to Dimension Data.

2002

EXPANSION & MERGER

Saratoga expanded into the USA and simultaneously merged with a startup founded by three postgrad friends from the University of Cape Town; Mark Gebhardt, Anthony Robinson and Jasper Horrell.

2005

CONTINUED GROWTH

Saratoga in South Africa grew organically, specialising in software development, business analysis and project management, and became a trusted delivery partner to financial services, retail and other companies in Cape Town, Johannesburg, the USA and the United Kingdom.

2007

DIVERSIFICATION

Saratoga continued to grow and diversify through acquisitions. Notable subsidiaries included Digital Matter, World Wide Creative, and Afrozaar.

2008

MAGMATEC EXPANSION

Magmatec opened an office in Johannesburg.

2009

BIRTH OF ALACRITY

Magmatec merged with Comprehend IT, forming an organisation of over 100 people and was renamed as Alacrity Technologies.

2010

SARATOGA SUCCESS

Saratoga established a reputation for delivery of innovative software solutions with two of South Africa’s largest Life Insurance companies.

2011

ALACRITY GROWTH

Alacrity completed the legacy Southern Life Employee Benefits systems thereby successfully concluding Alacrity’s first contract. By this time, Alacrity had grown to over 120 people and was providing services to most of the major insurance organisations in South Africa.

2012

CAPITAL EYE GROUP

Alacrity was purchased by Argility and the Capital Eye Group.

2017

SARATOGA / ALACRITY MERGER

The South African operating business of Saratoga was acquired by Crossfin Technologies and merged with Alacrity Technologies to provide larger scale and an improved offering to clients, positioning the new combined business as a solution delivery partner of choice.

The new combined business now trades as Saratoga Software.

2021

EXECUTIVE MAJORITY SHAREHOLDERS

Executive management purchases majority stake of Saratoga, positioning us for swift decision-making and focusing on the strategic direction that is best for Saratoga.

YOUR EXPERT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PARTNER

Putting People First

Our commitment to 'Putting People First' extends beyond promises and deadlines – we prioritize fostering enduring partnerships by consistently delivering innovative solutions that address our clients' evolving needs and challenges.

Locally Based, Internationally-Minded

We are a software development, data, and technology solutions company. Our offices in the West Midlands, UK, and in Cape Town, South Africa, give companies like yours access to the expertise you need, at the levels of excellence you expect.

More, Better, Faster

We are your local software development company that brings you more, faster, better. In fact, in 2018 we were honoured to receive the GSA-UK Global Sourcing Award for Digital Transformation Project of the Year. You can trust us with your growth.

Trusted Partner

We work hard to keep communication clear, straightforward, and effective. We do this to protect long-term relationships and partnerships with our clients.

Innovative

We innovate with you to develop solutions that help set your company apart from the rest. Our high-calibre teams have international experience, a culture of continuous learning, and personal commitment to excellence that they bring to every project.

Award-Winning

In partnership with one of our clients, Saratoga was honoured to receive the GSA-UK Global Sourcing Award for Digital Transformation Project of the Year in 2018.

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