Born from the merger of two South African software companies in 1998, UKS has grown and thrived on the JSE for years. In 2005, CEO Neesha Ramsumar took the helm, leading to a successful management buy-out in 2017.
Today, we’re embracing the EdTech realm, specializing in library solutions, digitization, online learning, and training. As we forge ahead, our focus sharpens on harnessing technology’s power in coding, robotics, software development, learning platforms, and data compliance. Our journey continues, driven by innovation and a commitment to shaping the future of education.
“But just buckle in with a bit of a grin,
Just take off your coat and go to it;
Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing
That “cannot be done,” and you’ll do it…”
– Edgar Albert Guest
Empowering Communities Through Social Initiatives: At UKS, we believe in making a positive impact. The “Innovative Librarian” competition was born amid the Covid-19 challenges, inspiring community upliftment and supporting schools with stationery and hardware needs during these trying times.
As proud sponsors of the annual LIASA “Librarian of the Year” competition, we extend gratitude to librarians for their invaluable contributions to communities. Moreover, our dedication to promoting literacy and reading excellence shines through as we enthusiastically sponsor prizes for various reading and literacy competitions. Together, we strive to build a brighter, more knowledgeable future for all.
Fostering Gender Empowerment: Dedicated to social equity and gender equality, UKS proudly holds BBBEE1 certification. As a female-owned company, we embrace gender empowerment policies, with 70% of our employees being women. This core value resonates throughout our organization, translating into exceptional customer support and service. Together, we champion inclusivity and diversity, driving positive change in the tech industry.
Founded in 1998 after two South African software companies merged and listed on the JSE for many years. In 2005, CEO Neesha Ramsumar assumed the responsibility of the company allowing for a management buy-out in 2017.
Increasingly, UKS is evolving and focusing its attention to the EdTech space, specifically library solutions, digitisation, online learning, and training.
UKS is expanding and concentrating on optimizing the use of technology in coding and robotics, software development, learning platforms and data compliance.
“But just buckle in with a bit of a grin,
Just take off your coat and go to it;
Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing
That “cannot be done,” and you’ll do it…”
– Edgar Albert Guest
The “Innovative Librarian ” competition was started in response to Covid-19 challenges, as a method to encourage people to get involved in uplifting communities as well as helping schools with stationery and hardware needs during these unprecedented times.
As a sponsor of the annual LIASA “Librarian of the Year” competition, we thank librarians for their contributions to their communities. In addition, UKS diligently sponsor prizes for reading and literacy competitions.
Investing in social equity and gender equality, UKS is a BBBEE1 certified company. As a female-owned company, UKS embodies gender empowerment policies, with 70% of its employee’s being women. This ethos directly permeates the organization and translates to exemplary customer support and service.
UKS aims to become the LEADING INNOVATION PARTNER for the library sector in Africa
We believe in the power of libraries which transform, improve, and enrich our communities. We recognize the importance of libraries and want to help them thrive. It is our goal to support libraries as they evolve in an increasingly digital world.
UKS is dedicated in bringing the focus to the library, and keeping it there. We are always looking for ways to help libraries engage with their communities to cement their value. We provide libraries with the tools to help fulfil their vision.
UKS commits to creating the Best Library User Experience (BLUE). Whether it’s staff or patron, we always have the end-user in mind. BLUE is what pushes us to continue growing, creating and developing software and services for libraries.
Our software and services are open and flexible so libraries can connect to other vendors of their choice. Throughout the years UKS has made strong connections with content providers from all over the globe. We believe their input is crucial to the creation of useful, intuitive tools.