COMPRSA

Proven Expertise in AI-Driven Solutions

Empowering enterprises with secure, scalable and compliant AI platforms, making a swap between providers and models easy.

COMPRSA designs, builds, tests and runs mission-critical software for enterprise clients from South Africa, Europe and the USA. We modernise the systems your business depends on and put AI to work inside them.

About us

Software Engineering Partner

Over three decades, COMPRSA has grown from a small team in Port Elizabeth into a trusted international delivery partner serving clients across three continents, while staying true to the principles it was founded on.

COMPRSA is a U.S.–South African software engineering partner trusted by enterprises such as AT&T, GP Strategies and Baker Tilly to build, modernise and run mission-critical software for regulated industries. With nearly 30 years in business, 150+ retained specialists and a single operating model across the USA, Europe and South Africa, we offer the stability of a long-term partner, not the risk of a broker chain or contractor pass-through.

Our services cover cloud services, custom software development, AI, UI/UX design, mobile app development, project management, DevOps, quality assurance testing, big data, and e-learning and technical writing content creation. Our teams work across Azure, AWS, .NET, Java, React, React Native, Ionic and Xamarin to deliver solutions that are scalable, reliable and cost-effective, supported by expert project management, quality assurance and DevOps.

We started in Port Elizabeth in 1997 with a small team, a handful of clients and a clear commitment to building quality, tailored software. We have served clients in the United States since 1999, and today support enterprises in healthcare, finance, human capital, telecoms, big data, logistics and education. Some of those relationships have now run for over a decade.

Many of our clients use us as an extension of their own team. Our offshore staffing model gives you experienced developers, testers, writers and project managers who join your stand-ups, use your tools and work during your business hours, at a fraction of the cost of hiring locally.

While much has changed over 30 years, our belief in people has not. Long-term relationships, open communication and meaningful partnerships remain at the heart of COMPRSA.

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Our data centre and backup generator
The COMPRSA head office in Port Elizabeth at dusk
Head office and engineering hub, Port Elizabeth
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The whole COMPRSA team outside our Port Elizabeth office
The COMPRSA team · Port Elizabeth, South Africa

A total solution provider

Project management, development, QA, support and technical writing under one roof, with integration expertise across old and new systems.

Flexible partner model

Take a fully managed project team, or add specialists to your own team. Scale up or down as your roadmap changes.

Proven methods

In-house processes and industry best practices that keep delivery predictable, with clear process flows and project status reporting.

Open communication

Daily overlap with US and European working hours, and a transparent approach to progress, risks and costs.

SAS 70, SSAE 16 and PwC audited · US FDIC-approved software development partner

COMPRSA.Ai

AI at COMPRSA

Built to augment human capability

Our AI practice uses artificial intelligence as a tool to create practical, innovative solutions that solve real business challenges. Most of our clients don't need a rewrite: they need the systems they already trust to move to the cloud, open up to new data and take on work that used to need a person. After three decades inside enterprise codebases, we know where AI fits and where it doesn't.

We build tools, platforms and solutions on proven enterprise technology, specialising in IBM Watson, Anthropic Claude and Google Vertex AI, alongside Azure OpenAI, AWS and the leading large language models. That makes AI projects easier to start, easier to govern and easier to keep running in production, and makes it simple to switch between AI providers and models as the market moves.

Our AI work covers the full lifecycle, from data processing and model training through to deployment and ongoing support, so teams can move confidently from idea to production.

We add intelligent features such as chatbots, recommendation engines, predictive search and personalised interfaces to make applications more useful to the people who use them. AI-driven analytics helps clients interpret data, identify patterns and forecast trends, turning complex information into clearer insight for planning and growth.

We also use AI inside our own engineering. AI-assisted code review and static analysis tools catch bugs, security vulnerabilities and inefficiencies early, which leads to more stable, maintainable software. And with AI-enabled rapid prototyping, we build proofs of concept quickly so you can test ideas and validate opportunities before committing to full-scale development.

COMPRSA is the development partner for PROBOTALENT, an IBM watsonx embedded solution provider, delivering AI implementations that combine innovation with strong oversight.

We believe AI is most valuable when it works alongside people. By automating repetitive development and operational tasks, it frees teams to spend more time on problem-solving, quality and innovation, strengthening employee value rather than reducing it.
AI agents and orchestrationAnthropic ClaudeRAG and knowledge injectionChatbots and NLPRecommendation enginesPredictive searchAI-driven analyticsAI-assisted code reviewRapid prototypingAI governanceOffline and on-premises LLMs
  1. Assess

    We review your applications, data and infrastructure, and show you which parts are worth modernising first.

  2. Modernise

    We re-platform legacy applications to the cloud, refresh dated interfaces, and replace brittle integrations with clean APIs.

  3. Add AI

    We build assistants, document processing, search and analytics on top of your own data, with the testing and controls an enterprise needs.

  4. Run and support

    Our DevOps and support teams keep it running, monitored and improving after go-live.

AI at COMPRSA
Job insecurity in the age of AI: organizational culture matters
AI on IBM Watson, Claude and Google Vertex AI · Read the article on LinkedIn

AI we have delivered

AI-driven hiring content platform

Streamlining recruitment communications

COMPRSA partnered with a global talent solutions firm to automate job descriptions, reference surveys and candidate questionnaires, cutting content-creation time by 60% and ensuring a consistent brand tone.

  • Orchestration: LangGraph pipelines coordinate modular AI agents for drafting, enrichment and pre-validation.
  • Contextual RAG: real-time access to policy documents and historical data for accuracy.
  • Governance: integrated IBM Watson APIs enforce bias, hate-speech and discrimination checks.

Conversational AI microservice

Natural-language interfaces for core business functions

We designed a microservice layer that decouples legacy systems from the user experience, exposing business logic through a chatbot front end embedded in client portals.

  1. Semantic orchestration engine parses intent and routes requests.
  2. Module adapters wrap existing APIs for secure, versioned access.
  3. Adaptive rendering delivers dynamic cards, WebSockets and fallback flows.

Fully offline LLM platform

On-premises AI for maximum data privacy

For clients with the strictest security mandates, COMPRSA built a turnkey, offline AI proof of concept.

  • Isolated AI server farm with one-way data pipelines (inbound only).
  • Offline training & inference: models fine-tuned and deployed entirely behind the firewall.
  • Enterprise controls: physical and logical safeguards aligned with GDPR and industry best practice.

Core AI capabilities

Architecture & orchestration
Microservices that bridge LLMs and enterprise code.
Prompt engineering & agent frameworks
Automated, maintainable pipelines.
RAG & knowledge injection
Context-aware model outputs.
Ethics & governance
Bias detection, content moderation and audit trails.
Security & privacy
Hybrid and fully offline deployments for sensitive workloads.

AI clients include Probo Talent, PrismHR, PlanHub and My Benefits Channel, across financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, government and human resources. Select clients and reference projects are available on request.

Download the AI-Driven Solutions brochurePDF

Big data

Proven expertise in Big Data

Partner with us to bring clarity, performance and innovation to your data operations.

Empowering leading operators with scalable RAN data solutions

Since 2016 our team has been a trusted partner to AT&T, supporting the deployment and long-term maintenance of a mission-critical Radio Access Network (RAN) analysis platform. From initial system design to on-site collaboration at AT&T’s San Ramon, California headquarters, we have delivered a robust, scalable solution that meets the demanding needs of a Tier 1 telecom provider.

We work closely with VIAVI Solutions, the owner of the RAN analysis tool and a fellow AT&T vendor, and share synergies on other international telecom projects, including for Orange.

Download the Big Data brochurePDF

Enterprise infrastructure management

Managing over 500 Red Hat Linux servers across bare-metal and virtualised environments, focused on reliability, performance and security.

Advanced data handling at scale

High-throughput data streams exceeding 300 terabytes a day, with reliability and integrity across multiple data centres.

Bespoke data transfer systems

Custom platforms that move massive RAN datasets efficiently between geographically dispersed data hubs.

Kafka ecosystem leadership

Deployment, performance tuning and maintenance of large-scale Kafka: 300+ nodes across 15 clusters.

Network monitoring & visualisation

Implementing and customising Ambari, Grafana and Prometheus for deep operational insight and analytics.

End-to-end Java software lifecycle

Deployment and ongoing support of proprietary Java applications, fine-tuned for telecom environments.

Cross-vendor ecosystem integration

Working alongside global network vendors including Ericsson and Nokia for seamless integration and interoperability.

Let’s power your data future: connect with our big data experts today.

What we deliver

Our Services

Hire a full delivery team, or extend your own with experienced specialists working in your hours and your tools.

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Development

Custom web, mobile and enterprise applications, end-to-end product engineering, third-party integrations, RESTful APIs and legacy SOAP-to-REST migrations.

Full .NET stack, Java, React, Xamarin, Ionic, React Native, Snowflake, Elasticsearch, SSO (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)

Quality assurance

An embedded QA discipline: manual and automated, performance and security testing across native, cross-platform and web applications at enterprise scale.

Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JMeter, Azure Test Plans

DevOps

Source control, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, containerised infrastructure, environment provisioning, and security and threat monitoring.

Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus

Technical writing

Technical documentation, course design, instructional content, LMS integration and engaging digital learning experiences.

MadCap Flare, Articulate, Adobe, Saba

UI/UX design

User research, wireframing, prototyping, design systems, responsive interfaces and end-to-end user experience design.

Figma, design systems, accessibility reviews

Big data

SQL and NoSQL database design and optimisation, data streaming, analytics, data platforms and big data infrastructure that feed your AI models.

SQL Server, Kafka, Power BI, Azure Synapse, Databricks, AWS Redshift

Professional services

Project management, product requirements, implementation consultants, staff augmentation, application support and training.

Agile delivery, SLAs, staff augmentation

Cloud services

Design, migration and management of scalable cloud and hybrid environments, with managed operations on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

Azure, AWS, hybrid cloud, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS

Business outcomes

Why clients partner with us.

  • Faster delivery capacity
  • Reduced delivery pressure
  • Access to specialised skills
  • Enterprise-grade quality
Scale & Deliver

Sector overview

Industries We Serve

We serve mid-to-large enterprises of 200 to 5,000 employees operating in regulated, mission-critical environments, and growth-stage companies that need deep engineering expertise with a flexible, cost-effective delivery model.

Telecommunications

Network testing and big data platforms for carriers.

Clients include AT&T, VIAVI Solutions, Speakerbus

Human capital management

Recruiting, payroll and talent platforms for HR.

Clients include Baker Tilly, ClickBoarding, Kahuna

HCM brochure (PDF)

Artificial intelligence

Governed AI on IBM Watson, Claude and Vertex AI.

Clients include Probo Talent, PrismHR, PlanHub

E-learning & education

LMS platforms and courses for schools and business.

Clients include Skillsoft, SumTotal, Curro

Healthcare

Secure apps for medical, dental and wellness.

Clients include Akoya Endo, Aspire365

Construction

Field inspection, bidding and compliance apps.

Clients include GoCanvas, PlanHub

Agriculture, wool & textiles

Livestock, wool, RFID and logistics software.

Clients include OVK, Segard Masurel

Accounting, tax & advisory

Practice and advisory platforms for accountants.

Clients include Baker Tilly

Banking & financial services

Secure, compliant systems for banks and lenders.

US FDIC-approved development partner

Payments & fintech

Payment and customer platforms for fintech firms.

Clients include Total Expert

Insurance & warranty

Policy, claims and warranty systems for insurers.

Clients include Ibex, Liberty

Energy, oil & gas

Operations and data systems for energy services.

Clients include Pacific Drilling

Mining & resources

Operations, safety and reporting for mines.

Clients include Debswana

Manufacturing

Automation and production software for factories.

Clients include OTMatic, Vintecc

Your industry?15+ sectors served. Tell us what you’re building.

Why we're different

Advantage for U.S. & EU Clients

COMPRSA is a U.S.-led, South African-engineered delivery partner with a European base in Belgium, built to support businesses with aligned operations, strong engineering capability and reliable cross-border execution.

  1. 01

    U.S. & EU-facing operations

    Delivery aligned with U.S. and European regulatory expectations, including GDPR, reducing friction for enterprise and AI-enabled work.

  2. 02

    English-speaking & culturally aligned

    Teams communicate directly and work comfortably within U.S. and European business and delivery environments.

  3. 03

    Cost efficiency without compromise

    South African delivery economics provide a cost advantage while maintaining senior engineering quality.

  4. 04

    Flexible scaling model

    Delivery capacity scales with your business needs, without compromising quality or continuity.

  5. 05

    Structured collaboration

    South Africa shares the European working day and overlaps with U.S. hours, enabling direct collaboration, clear communication and well-managed delivery.

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Our premises in Port Elizabeth

COMPRSA · 1997 – 2027

Three decades of building, delivering and partnering

COMPRSA started in Port Elizabeth in 1997 with a small team, a handful of clients and a clear commitment to quality, tailored software. Three decades later we have offices in South Africa, Europe and the USA, and have grown with every technology shift: the web, mobile, the cloud, and now AI.

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  1. 1997

    COMPRSA is founded in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

  2. 1999

    We begin operating in the US market, now based in St Johns, Florida.

  3. 2016

    We become a trusted partner to AT&T, supporting a mission-critical Radio Access Network analysis platform.

  4. 2021

    COMPRSA Europe opens in Leuven, Belgium, giving us operations across three continents.

  5. Today

    Multiple service offerings including AI development with IBM Watson, Anthropic Claude and Google Vertex AI. COMPRSA is a Gold Corporate Partner of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber.

  6. 2027

    Thirty years of building, delivering and partnering.

Our people

Work hard, have fun

Great software comes from people who enjoy working together. Beyond the code, we celebrate our wins, look after each other and give back to our community.

COMPRSA 25 year-end celebration

Year-end celebrations

Every year we close with a year-end function to celebrate the team and everything we've delivered together.

COMPRSA team go-karting

Fun at the office

From go-karting and fun runs to our own bar, games room and braai area, we make time to enjoy each other's company.

COMPRSA team with pet food donations for local shelters

Giving back to animals

Our team collects and donates bags of pet food to local animal shelters, supporting the people who rescue, care for and rehome animals.

Aerial view of the COMPRSA office at night

Our home in Port Elizabeth

Purpose-built offices with a data centre, backup power and room for the whole team.

Contacts & locations

Our Offices

Engineered in South Africa, in step with both the US and European working day.

South Africa

43 Leadwood Crescent, Fairview
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

+27 41 368 2299
+27 83 338 6418

United States

44 Boracay Circle
St. Johns, FL 32259, USA

+1 631 214 6575

Europe

9 Technologielaan
Leuven, Belgium

+27 83 338 6418

Europe

Part of Belgium's business community

Through our European office in Leuven, COMPRSA is a member of Voka and Agoria, giving our clients a partner that is plugged into the Flemish and Belgian technology and business networks.

Voka Flanders' Chamber of Commerce and Industry The largest business network in Flanders, representing more than 18,000 companies in Flanders and Brussels. voka.be → Agoria Belgium's technology industry federation Brings together more than 2,000 technology companies in manufacturing, digital and telecoms. agoria.be →

Proof & credibility

Trusted by enterprises worldwide

AT&T Baker Tilly Skillsoft Cornerstone PrismHR G&A Partners GP Strategies SumTotal Liberty Debswana Total Expert EduNeering Freestyle Solutions Kahuna CLICKBOARDING Valiant KIM Speakerbus ZRO

Our clients

What our clients say

From the start of our business relationship that began in 2014, your teams have always met if not exceeded our clients' project and Service Level Agreement objectives.
Ryan OngDirector of Business Development, CCI, on major initiatives at AT&T
The COMPRSA team has always been great to work with and have consistently demonstrated superior technical skills.
Anthony Grijalva Jr.Executive Vice President, G&A Partners
Project deliverables are always completed on schedule and with quality.
Carrie McKeague, Ph.D.Manager Learning Solutions, UL Solutions
The teams collaborate very well together and COMPRSA produce high quality work that enables us to keep our projects on track.
Tony KyberdGeneral Manager, Freestyle Solutions

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Get in Touch

Whether it's a system to modernise, an AI idea to test, or a team to extend, we'll reply within one business day.

Founder, owner & CEO
Johan Swartjohan@comprsa.com+1 631 214 6575
Vice President
Caroline Swartcaroline@comprsa.com+1 631 809 1428
South Africa
+27 41 368 2299