Johannesburg Tech Giant Datatec Expands European Footprint with 100% Acquisition of NetworkedAssets

Logicalis Germany buys 100% of NetworkedAssets, expanding Datatec’s engineering footprint in Poland and enhancing its network automation and cloud services.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 8:21 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from BusinessTech

Strategic Consolidation of European Engineering Assets

Datatec, a cornerstone of the South African technology sector with a market capitalization of R16 billion, has finalized a significant international expansion through its subsidiary, Logicalis Germany. The acquisition of 100% of the share capital of NetworkedAssets marks a pivotal shift for the Johannesburg-headquartered multinational as it seeks to integrate specialized software development and network automation into its core European offerings. This transaction is the culmination of a multi-year partnership between the two entities, transitioning a successful collaborative relationship into a fully integrated operational structure.

Establishing a Permanent Technical Presence in Poland

A primary driver behind the acquisition is the geographic and technical reach provided by NetworkedAssets’ existing operations in Berlin, Germany, and Wrocław, Poland. By absorbing these units, Logicalis Germany effectively secures a dedicated engineering base in Eastern Europe, a region increasingly recognized for its high-concentration of specialized IT talent. Datatec CEO Jens Montanana noted that the move extends the group's footprint into the Polish market while simultaneously adding high-level engineering expertise to its broader continental operations, ensuring a more robust local presence for European clients.

Automation and Observability in Complex IT Environments

The integration of NetworkedAssets brings a specific suite of capabilities in network automation and observability solutions that are becoming critical for modern enterprise infrastructure. As corporate IT environments grow in complexity, the ability to automate routine functions and maintain real-time visibility over data flows is a significant competitive advantage. The group expects that combining Logicalis’ existing cloud expertise with these new automation tools will allow for more sophisticated support for customers navigating the transition to highly distributed, software-defined networking architectures.