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Celebrating three decades of excellence PiLog Group has evolved from a South African startup into a global leader in data quality and governance. As we step into the PiLog 2.0 era in 2025 we reflect on the milestones that have defined our journey and look forward to a future powered by AI driven data intelligence.

The Journey to PiLog 2.0

Since our inception in 1996 PiLog Group has been on a mission to transform the way, the world manages its most critical asset that is Data. What began as a specialized consultancy in South Africa has grown into a global powerhouse providing state of the art Master Data Management MDM and Digital Governance solutions to industries across the globe.

As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary we are proud to unveil our most ambitious phase yet PiLog 2.0. This transformation is not just a change in technology but a shift toward Agentic Governance where human intelligence and AI collaborate to create unprecedented business value.

A Timeline of Innovation

The history of PiLog is a story of consistent innovation and global expansion. From our early days of standardized data creation to the modern era of AI Agents, every year has been a step toward excellence.

1996

Foundation of PiLog in South Africa.

1998

Launch of RAMIS, our first integrated MDM solution.

2001 – 2007

Global expansion into the Middle East, Russia, and the US.

2008

Implementation of ISO 8000 and NATO standards, setting the benchmark for data quality.

2009 – 2011

Real time ERP integrations and strategic associations with SAP, Oracle, and Maximo.

2011 – 2015

Vertical Expansion. Business growth across diverse industrial sectors globally.

2017 – 2019

Strengthening our ecosystem with SAP MDG-M Co-Innovation and certified integrations.

2020

Launch of Data & Analytics solutions focused on business value, recognized in Gartner’s Voice of the Customer

2020 – 2021

Recognition as a Gartner “Niche Player” and a leader in Info-Tech's Data Quadrant.

2021 – 2022

Launch of the comprehensive “Data Quality HUB” Data & Analytics Suite.

2023

Featured in Gartner’s Market Guide and named a Champion in the Info-Tech SoftwareReviews.

2024

Launch of the Lean Data Governance "Simple, Agile, Swift" framework to eliminate data waste and recognized in Gartner's "Voice of the Customer."

2025

The launch of PiLog 2.0 and the DQG Suite, marking a new era of AI-driven data lifecycle management.

Why PiLog 2.0 Matters

In 2025 we officially transitioned into PiLog 2.0 led by a new executive vision under CEO Dr. Imad Syed and CPO Gideon Huisamen. This evolution is built on the foundation of our Data Quality and Governance DQG Suite an AI powered platform designed to make organizations AI Ready.

"True transformation succeeds only when built on trusted governed data. PiLog 2.0 is our commitment to providing that foundation for the next generation of enterprises."

Key Pillars of the DQG Suite

1

AI Agents – The Autonomous Data Workforce

  • Scale Operations: Process massive bulk data across multiple domains simultaneously
  • Self-Heal: Continuously monitor and fix data drift or missing attributes in real time
  • Shift Latency: Reduce processing times by 50 % freeing experts for strategic decisions
2

iContent Foundry – The World’s Data Library

  • 200 Golden Records: Instant access to pre verified ISO mapped industrial assets
  • Standardization at Source: Use 20000 templates to ensure compliance from the moment of creation
  • Semantic Mapping: Rapidly identify legacy data gaps against global technical specifications
3

Data Migration Precision and Speed

  • Seamless Transition: AAutomated extraction transformation and loading ETL processes that ensure 100 percent data integrity during system moves
  • Risk Mitigation: Comprehensive pre migration audits to identify and fix anomalies before they touch your new environment
4

Data Quality Excellence through Standards

  • ISO Standard: Enforcing international standards for data portability and quality across every record
  • Enrichment and Cleansing: Intelligent workflows that scrub legacy data and enrich it with missing technical attributes automatically
5

Data Governance – Holistic Control

  • Policy Enforcement: Robust frameworks that define ownership and accountability while ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Adaptive Management: Agile governance models that evolve with your business needs providing transparent visibility into your data health

Global SAP Certifications and Ecosystem Trust

PiLog's standing as a world class leader is solidified by its deep integration and recognition within the SAP ecosystem. Our solutions have achieved prestigious certifications that guarantee seamless interoperability for our clients.

  • SAP Certified Integration with SAP S/4HANA
    Ensuring our data quality and governance tools work natively within the latest enterprise environments
  • SAP Certified Integration with SAP NetWeaver
    Validating our long-standing reliability and technical excellence across legacy and modern SAP landscapes
  • SAP Premium Partner Status
    A testament to our commitment to co innovation and delivering high value add ons for SAP MDG M and SAP BTP
  • SAP BTP Integration Excellence
    Our DQG Suite is optimized for the SAP Business Technology Platform enabling cloud first data strategies with zero friction

Strategic Vision and The Road Ahead

As highlighted by CEO Dr. Imad Syed the transition to PiLog 2.0 is about more than just software it is about Sustainable Digital Transformation. By integrating AI Agents into the core of data governance we are enabling businesses to move from reactive data cleaning to proactive data intelligence.

Our focus for 2025 and beyond includes

  • Agentic Commerce Driving efficiency through AI that understands and governs the commercial data lifecycle
  • Zero Waste Data Expanding the Data Quality and Governance framework to ensure enterprises only store and manage high value actionable data
  • Global Collaboration Strengthening our presence in key markets while continuing to lead industry standards via ISO and NATO partnerships

Join Us in the Future of Data

For 30 years we have helped enterprises bridge the gap between technical complexity and business value. As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond our focus remains on innovation collaboration and building resilient enterprises powered by trusted data.

Celebrate 30 years of data excellence with us. Let’s make your data AI Ready together.