OryxAlign acquires SDT Holdings

OryxAlign has announced its acquisition of SDT Holdings, including subsidiaries SDT Limited and Hosts Unlimited – a profitable managed IT services group specialising in network solutions, cloud infrastructure and IT support. Finalised in October 2024, the acquisition represents OryxAlign’s first step into growth through acquisition, complementing our historically strong organic growth.

Accelerating growth in South Africa

The acquisition of SDT Holdings accelerates OryxAlign’s growth in South Africa, strengthening our global footprint alongside our existing 110-person operations in London, Manchester, and the Philippines. This deal also opens additional recurring revenue streams, bolstering our ability to deliver our portfolio of 24/7 managed IT services, enterprise networking, cloud transformation and managed cybersecurity solutions to a growing international client base.

Integrating Hosts Unlimited and expanding service offerings

 The acquisition integrates SDT’s established South African operations in Cape Town, as well as its UK office in Bracknell, into OryxAlign’s portfolio. This move is expected to drive a 31% increase in annual revenues, from £15.2 million in 2023 to over £20 million for the 2024/25 financial year. OryxAlign gains access to SDT’s long-standing client relationships and its full suite of operational capabilities in delivering IT solutions tailored to complex environments.

A strategic milestone for OryxAlign

"This acquisition marks a major milestone for OryxAlign after several years of strong, double-digit organic growth," said Carl Henriksen, OryxAlign’s CEO. "SDT’s culture, its commitment to service excellence, its strong recurring revenues generated by a loyal client base, and its successful South African operation all combine to make it an ideal partner to drive our continued growth and enhance our ability to deliver scalable, high-value technology services to our growing client portfolio.”

Benefits for SDT Holdings and Hosts Unlimited clients

SDT Holdings and Hosts Unlimited clients will benefit from access to our accredited governance frameworks, mature service management methodologies and enterprise technology platforms. These include round-the-clock cyber security and access to a broader range of technical expertise.

"OryxAlign’s understanding of our people, our clients and shared objectives was clear from the outset,” said Andrew Wayman, Managing Director of SDT. “This isn’t just a merger with a larger IT services company; it’s a collaboration with a partner that truly complements our approach. As part of the OryxAlign group, we can enhance our offerings with access to more expertise, resources and an extensive portfolio of solutions to help all our clients."

Ensuring a Seamless Transition

The integration process will prioritise maintaining service continuity as SDT Holdings and Hosts Unlimited clients are gradually migrated to OryxAlign’s technology platforms. Combined integration teams will collaborate to ensure a seamless transition.

Strengthening OryxAlign’s Global Presence

Through the acquisition of SDT Holdings and Hosts Unlimited, OryxAlign expands its South African footprint while reinforcing its global capabilities and service delivery.

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