About

Team UpdateMe in action

Founded in the heart of South Africa's tech revolution in 2015, UpdateMe has grown from a boutique IT consulting firm to a trailblazer in digital transformation. We are more than just a team of developers; we are your strategic partners in business growth. Whether you're an insurance giant, a legal powerhouse, a financial institution, or a fast-food conglomerate, we engineer bespoke systems that redefine your industry's landscape.

Our services go beyond traditional IT solutions. With our cutting-edge AI microservices, we craft scalable, custom-tailored systems that integrate seamlessly into your existing infrastructure. From system architecture and software development to social media management and cloud strategy, we ensure that your business isn’t just online but ahead of the curve.

At UpdateMe, we believe that the key to success lies in comprehensive, data-driven solutioning. Our team excels in transforming complex challenges into streamlined, efficient solutions that not only meet but exceed your business objectives. We dig deep into your data, uncovering actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and fuel growth. Whether you need to optimize existing processes or build entirely new systems from the ground up, we provide the roadmap to get you there.

But we don't stop at delivering generic services; we specialize in creating custom, bespoke solutions that align with your unique business needs. Our AI systems are just the beginning—on top of these, we build tailored applications and integrations that give you a competitive edge. From personalized customer experiences to innovative product offerings, UpdateMe’s bespoke services ensure that your business stands out in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace.

The UpdateMe Odyssey

The UpdateMe Odyssey

The UpdateMe Odyssey: From Concept to Code

Discovery:
From Vision to Blueprint

Every project begins with a deep dive into your business needs and objectives. Our Discovery phase is where we unravel the complexities of your vision, turning abstract ideas into detailed, actionable blueprints. We collaborate closely with you to understand your goals, identify challenges, and outline a strategic roadmap that ensures your project’s success.

Prototype:
From Concept to Reality

Once we have a clear understanding of your needs, we move swiftly into the Prototype phase. Here, we transform your ideas into a tangible, working model that allows you to visualize the final product. Our prototypes are not just demos; they are fully functional previews that enable you to test and refine your concept before full-scale development begins.

Architecture:
From Structure to Stability

With a validated prototype in hand, our focus shifts to Architecture. This phase involves designing the robust, scalable systems that will underpin your solution. We carefully craft the architecture to ensure it’s not only fit for purpose today but also flexible enough to grow with your business. Whether it's cloud infrastructure, system integrations, or security protocols, we build with precision and foresight.

AI Microservice Engineering:
From Data to Intelligence

Our AI Microservice Engineering is where innovation meets practicality. We build intelligent, modular systems that leverage the power of AI to deliver real-time data processing, predictive analytics, and seamless integrations. Whether you're in InsurTech, LegalTech, FinTech, or any other industry, our AI-driven microservices add a layer of intelligence to your operations, driving efficiency and innovation.

Production Development:
From Code to Launch

The final step in your digital journey is Production Development. Here, we take everything we've built and bring it to life, deploying your solution in a live environment. Our development process is rigorous, ensuring that your system is robust, scalable, and ready for prime time. Post-launch, we offer continuous support and optimization to keep your business running smoothly and efficiently.

Success Stories

KFC Dubai: Revolutionizing Customer Insights with AI
KFC MENAPAKT FZ-LLC Dubai needed a way to manage their extensive social media presence across multiple countries. They turned to UpdateMe to unlock the power of AI-driven microservices for this challenge. Our task? To translate the flood of social media content from various regions into English, perform sentiment analysis, and distill it into actionable insights.

The Process: Turning Data into Strategy
We leveraged our advanced AI microservices to process social media feeds from across the region. Each piece of content was translated into English, allowing for a unified analysis. We then conducted sentiment analysis, identifying the top 10 positive and top 10 negative points. These insights provided KFC Dubai with a clear view of their brand's social media presence, highlighting what customers love and where there’s room for improvement.

The Impact: Data-Driven Decisions for Superior Customer Service
Armed with these valuable insights, KFC MENAPAKT FZ-LLC Dubai was able to make informed decisions across their regions. The data allowed them to celebrate the successes of their franchises and implement targeted improvements in customer service. This AI-powered approach not only enhanced their social media strategy but also strengthened their overall brand presence in a highly competitive market.

AgriSense International: The Afri-Revolution Begins in a Humble Home
Picture this: a humble abode in Pietermaritzburg, home to sky-high ambitions and drones that dare to fly even higher. AgriSense International, a fledgling drone surveillance company, had their sights set on more than just the skies—they aimed to revolutionize farming across the African continent.

The Birth of AgriMaps
We rolled up our sleeves and dove right into the source code to craft AgriMaps. This was no ordinary mapping software; it was a farmer's dream come true. We made it easy for farmers to get drone shots of their land, measure it, and keep tabs on it from any device—be it web, mobile, or tablet. Now, the lush landscapes of African farms had an all-access pass to the digital realm

Enter DataSense
But wait, there's more! With AgriSense operating their drones not just in South Africa but across the entire continent, there was a thirst for data in places where even signal feared to tread. Enter DataSense. This tool didn't just collect data; it brewed insights in the very heart of rural Africa. Offline? No problem. DataSense would sync everything to a central server once back online, creating a treasure trove of farming analytics

The Grand Finale: Bridging the Knowledge Gap
Africa's farming secrets have long been whispered through the wind and written in the soil. Documentation? Scarce. But not anymore. Thanks to AgriSense and UpdateMe, a bridge was built between traditional practices and data-driven agriculture. African farming now has a digital legacy, a storyline in bytes and pixels, for generations to come. And so, as the sun sets on another African horizon, AgriSense International knows one thing for certain: their idea took flight, thanks to UpdateMe. The End. Or should we say, just the beginning?"

Blow The Ref: Whistling a New Tune in the World of Sports
A tennis legend, fueled by a passion for rugby, stands at the crossroads of dreams and reality. The dream is vivid—a gamified app that gives fans the power to 'blow the whistle' on referees. The reality? Well, several failed partnerships and a roadmap that led to dead-ends. Until, that is, he discovered UpdateMe

First Serve — The Prototype
The clock was ticking. Time was of the essence. In just three months, UpdateMe rallied its tech gladiators to develop a prototype, faster than you can say 'scrum.' The tennis player could now demo his dream to investors without breaking a sweat.

Match Point — The Full Experience
Interest among investors started to brew like a storm on the horizon. It was time for the big play. UpdateMe unleashed its UX/UI ninjas to evolve the prototype into a mobile app and a Progressive Web App (PWA), worthy of stadium applause. Now, fans had the power to 'blow the whistle' on refs, revolutionizing the spectator experience.

The Final Set: Game, Set, Match
Still in its fledgling stage, Blow The Ref is already becoming the talk of the sporting world. Investors? Lining up as if it's Black Friday at a tech store. Traction? More gripping than a rugby scrum. All of this was only possible with the digital wizardry of UpdateMe. As the tennis player stands on the court of his own invention, he knows this isn't just a win for him; it's a win for sports fans around the globe. And as for UpdateMe? We're just warming up. Game on!"

Frik van Schalkwyk Attorneys: The Verdict is Digital Liberation!
A well-established law firm, Frik van Schalkwyk Attorneys, ensnared in a web of digital ambiguity. Their online presence? Missing in action. A tangled mess of domain hostages and unclaimed Google Maps real estate. In walked UpdateMe, the Harvey Specters of the digital realm.

Taking Back the Gavel — The Domain Rescue
Other companies had claimed the firm's digital territory like it was a free-for-all land grab. UpdateMe's digital SWAT team stormed in, negotiated, and won back the domain rights, freeing Frik van Schalkwyk Attorneys from their cyberspace captors.

On the Map, Finally
In a pivotal moment of revelation, UpdateMe set up their Google Maps listing, plotting them firmly on the digital landscape. No longer were they a ghost in the virtual world; they were now a destination.

Blogging for Justice
The firm needed a voice—a beacon to reach clients and share insights. Enter UpdateMe’s BlogSquad™. Regular updates, valuable legal tips, and industry commentary transformed their online persona from mute to eloquent.

The Grand Finale: The Verdict
As the gavel strikes down, Frik van Schalkwyk Attorneys have found their rightful place in the digital universe. Their firm is not just a nameplate on a building; it's a digital fortress accessible from anywhere.