Obsidian pioneering open-source solutions and managed services for 30 years
Recognised for excellence in automation, security, and customer-centric managed services.
As Obsidian Systems, an established supplier of open-source solutions, marks its 30th anniversary in 2025, the company continues to set the standard in open-source technology, managed services, and enterprise IT solutions. From its early roots in Linux to its evolution into Atlassian solutions, SaaS, and Edge Computing, Obsidian has consistently driven innovation and provided organisations with reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions.
Obsidian has been instrumental in helping businesses across industries streamline their IT infrastructure. By leveraging advanced automation, monitoring, and security solutions, the company enables enterprises to optimise operations, mitigate risks, and improve efficiency.
“For three decades, we have been committed to solving real-world business challenges using open-source technology. Our focus on automation, security, and scalability ensures that organisations can operate with confidence, knowing that their IT environments are managed efficiently,” says Muggie van Staden, Managing Director of Obsidian Systems.
Innovative managed services
Obsidian’s managed services approach is designed to remove IT complexities, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations. By combining Linux automation with Ansible, Jira-based tracking, and 24/7 proactive monitoring, Obsidian delivers an integrated IT experience.
The company develops customised automation solutions using Ansible playbooks and AWX servers, reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency. Security remains a key focus, with comprehensive governance frameworks and tiered SLA structures ensuring rapid response times and compliance with critical business requirements. Supporting hybrid and cloud-agnostic environments, Obsidian provides adaptable solutions that cater to businesses of all sizes. As a trusted partner, the company fills the IT skills gap for businesses by acting as an extended IT team, offering both long-term support and expert guidance on emerging technologies.
Empowering businesses through automation and observability
Obsidian’s deep expertise in infrastructure automation and observability has allowed organisations to scale operations without increasing IT complexity. By integrating monitoring tools, custom workflows, and proactive maintenance strategies, the company ensures IT environments remain resilient, secure, and highly available.
“For many of our customers, we extend beyond being only a service provider. Instead, we form part of their IT backbone. We provide peace of mind, ensuring that their systems run smoothly, securely, and efficiently,” adds Van Staden.
As part of its 30th-anniversary celebrations, Obsidian is launching a series of campaigns to highlight its contributions to the IT industry. These initiatives will showcase its advancements in Linux, Atlassian, SaaS, and Edge Computing, as well as its dedication to customer success.
With a strong legacy of technological leadership and a forward-looking approach to IT service delivery, Obsidian Systems remains committed to driving innovation, enhancing security, and shaping the future of managed IT services.
Obsidian Systems
Obsidian Systems is an established supplier of Open Source software solutions. The company was started in 1995 as a modest services provider targeting businesses and organisations looking to integrate and leverage off Linux infrastructure.
Subsequently, the organisation has expanded by partnering with Autumn Leaf and RadixTrie.
The expansion of skills has seen the establishment of a formidable team finding ‘smarter’ ways to align our expertise for Enterprise Open Source solutions for you. This includes retail and subscription services; support and observability for managed services; consulting, architecting and software services across hybrid IT models for your business.
Obsidian Systems and its subsidiaries, Autumn Leaf, and RadixTrie strive to bring three legs to the South African market: the first being vendor-certified products; the second being local skills providing consulting, development, support and training; and the third being innovative offerings built on the latest open technology. With these three elements, any organisation can trust the enterprise open-source solution provided.
Obsidian Systems is a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowered supplier of open-source software solutions in South Africa. We help teams to get their code to the best platforms and the correct data.
Telephone: 0860 4 LINUX (0860 4 54689) Telephone (International): +27 11 795 0200 | Physical Address: Unit 5 Randridge Office Park, Ateljee Street, Randpark Ridge 2154, South Africa | Postal Address: P.O. Box 4938, Cresta, 2118, South Africa