Ekco Expands South Africa Office

Ekco, a leading cloud and security service provider, has opened a new 80-person office in Cape Town to cater for its expanding South African operations, in a move that significantly improves its global service desk, out of hours service and network operation centre capabilities. 

This development allows Ekco to strengthen its 24/7/365 service, ensuring robust out-of-hours support, while continuing to offer existing clients the local touch they have come to expect.  

“Our new office in Cape Town is a testament to our dedication to delivering exceptional service to our clients,” said Carla Mendy, COO of Ekco. “This expansion not only enhances our ability to provide timely and personalised IT and cyber security support but also aligns with our growth strategy. We are pleased to extend our service offerings to the South African market and have already secured our first clients.” 

Ekco has undergone rapid expansion across all its major markets in Europe in recent years, fuelled by a mix of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Notably, Ekco acquired Bluecube in December 2023, followed closely by the acquisition of CTS, making Ekco the largest managed service provider to the legal sector in the UK. 

In addition to its expansion in South Africa, Ekco has recently extended its footprint to other locations, including Malaysia and the US. Since its inception in 2016, Ekco has grown consistently year on year. With offices throughout Europe, Ekco now boasts a team of over 900 professionals, supporting more than 2,000 clients and nearly 100,000 users, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

About Ekco 

Founded in 2016 by Jonathan Crowe and Eoin Blacklock, Ekco has scaled rapidly across Europe through an ambitious buy-and-build programme.  It is one of Europe’s fastest-growing, security-first cloud managed service providers. 

With over 900 employees, Ekco manages its customers’ end-to-end IT infrastructure and cyber security needs with a team of highly skilled engineers and technology professionals with a broad range of expertise.