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South African Tech Company Datatec Marks 40 Years with Growing International Business

Published 2026-11-08

South African Tech Company Datatec Marks 40 Years with Growing International Business | Integri News

A South African technology company is celebrating a major milestone this year. Datatec was founded in South Africa in 1986 by technology entrepreneur Jens Montanana. Forty years later, he is still the company's chief executive officer.

The company started in South Africa and has since grown into an international business. According to MyBroadband, Datatec has built an international empire that is performing strongly. This shows how a company that began in South Africa can become successful in markets around the world.

The story of Datatec is also a story about long-term leadership. Few technology companies stay under the same founder and chief executive for four decades. Montanana's continued leadership has been part of the company's development over this long period.

For South African readers, Datatec's growth is an example of a local business reaching global markets. Its 40-year history shows that technology companies from South Africa can grow and compete internationally.

Sources: MyBroadband

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