South African founded and based software development company, Retro Rabbit, has announced it will join forces with SmartTek21, a US-based AI-powered product engineering firm with global operations.
The move significantly expands Retro Rabbit’s capabilities and reach into world markets.
SmartTek21, a US owned, and Seattle based AI-powered product engineering firm specialises in integrating technologies from various disciplines into holistic solutions, making digital transformations seamless. The US entity boasts an expansive worldwide presence spanning the Americas, India, and Europe.
Founded in 2004, Retro Rabbit designs and creates software that solves problems and delivers bottom-line value. The company operates extensively in the financial sector, where its focus on usability and security has made it a valued partner of major SA financial institutions and fintech’s but the same principles hold good in other sectors. Retro Rabbit’s design first mantra ensures its software delivers solutions that work for businesses and their customers alike. The design is brought to life by a team of local highly skilled and committed technology experts.
Retro Rabbit CEO, Dion Nair, notes this development brings major opportunities for the local software company including:
- Access to advanced AI and data analytics capabilities.
- Expanded product engineering resources across the US and India.
- Enhanced ability to support global operations.
“Our commitment to delivering exceptional design-led solutions remains unchanged. This amalgamation with SmartTek21 gives us more tools and resources to drive complex business transformations and automate mission-critical business functions,” says Nair.
SmartTek21 through deep expertise in AI, cloud, and automation, creates scalable, client-centric solutions tailored to diverse industry needs. The company’s focus ranges from intelligent process automation and custom software development to advanced cloud integration plus AI-powered customer experiences, ensuring businesses stay ahead in the digital age. SmartTek21 leverages a global delivery model, blending agility and innovation to meet dynamic market needs across the globe. Through predictive analytics, modernising legacy systems, and building AI-driven customer engagement platforms, SmartTek21 delivers transformative outcomes that aim to elevate its clients’ market presence.
SmartTek21 executive chairman, Al Lalji, confirms the company has expanded its portfolio by entering into this partnership. “We are very excited about our collaboration with Retro Rabbit – a leading product design firm specialising in banking, telecom, and insurance solutions,” he says.
Lalji highlights the advantages this collaboration provides for SmartTek21 including:
- Enhanced design-first approach to product engineering.
- Expanded capabilities in cloud and enterprise application development.
- Additional expertise in navigating regulated industries.
- Increased global delivery capacity with a team of 600+ associates worldwide.
Lalji says by integrating advanced technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and multi-cloud environments, SmartTek21 supports enterprises in their journey to become leaders in their respective fields.
“This move provides Retro Rabbit with access to these globally leading technologies expanding our ability to service our South African customers and providing us with an avenue to introduce our products and services to world markets,” concludes Nair.