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OpSUITE & IntelliPERMIT Acquisition Case Study
Empowering leadership through strategic partnership.
Acquisition Date:
2006
Industry:
Heavy Industries
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Regional Offices:
Durban, South Africa
Business Overview
Adapt IT’s Heavy Industries business, now proudly part of the Omegro ecosystem, is a long-standing leader in operational technology solutions for the mining, manufacturing, petrochemicals and energy industries. Through a deep-rooted understanding of industrial environments and a strong track record of delivering mission-critical software, the business plays a vital role in driving operational excellence across its client base.
For decades, the Adapt IT Heavy Industries team has delivered trusted solutions that enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency in high-risk sectors.
Its flagship products, IntelliPERMITand OpSUITE, are used by some of the world’s largest enterprises to improve operational performance and manage risk across complex industrial environments. IntelliPERMIT, since the 90’s, has become an indispensable tool for leading companies operating complex plants. Its footprint now spans the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and North America, assisting some of the world’s largest enterprises in improving safety and operational performance.
Strategic Fit and Shared Vision
“We were drawn to Omegro’s focus on long-term partnerships and its track record of enabling specialised software businesses to scale sustainably. The strategic fit was clear, both organisations share a commitment to innovation, customer impact, and investing in people. Our vision has always been to combine deep domain expertise with cutting-edge technology to help our clients succeed,” says Scott Bredin, Adapt IT Executive.
“Being part of the Omegro group enables us to pursue this vision at a new level.”
Accelerating Business Impact
Since joining the Omegro ecosystem, Scott and his team have gained greater access to group-wide capabilities, best practices, and operational support — enabling the business to drive product innovation, strengthen customer relationships, and expand into new growth areas.
“Omegro has supported our expansion into the Middle East – providing the expertise and working capital to rapidly double the size of our business.”
Importantly, the partnership is also enabling the team to build for the future.
“We continue to invest in our software solutions and strengthening our capability to support and add value to customers wherever they operate.” says Scott.
“This is not about preserving the past — it’s about unlocking what’s possible.”
Empowering People and Culture
A strong focus of the partnership is empowering the team to thrive and succeed. From leadership development to cross-group collaboration, Omegro is helping to foster a culture of learning, innovation, and shared purpose.
“Omegro wants our people to succeed — and that is felt across the business”, adds Scott.
“There is genuine commitment to supporting the personal development of our people. There has been significant investment in leadership development with programmes that leverage the Omegro playbooks and opportunities for our people to collaborate with their peers from across the portfolio.”
Partnering for Long-term Growth
The Heavy Industries team values Omegro’s role as an active, engaged partner — one that understands the challenges and opportunities of scaling specialist software businesses in complex industries and into new markets.
“The partnership is built on trust, shared values, and a clear commitment to long-term growth”, says Scott.
“It is a remarkable that we have retained our first customers for more than 25 years. This would not have been possible without ongoing investment in our people and ensuring that we listen to our customers to understand how we can continue to add value to them.”
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the team is focused on advancing its flagship solutions — IntelliPERMIT and the wider OpSUITE portfolio of solutions — to help clients meet evolving safety, efficiency, and operational excellence goals. The team is committed to driving innovation, exploring new markets, and leveraging the wider Omegro ecosystem to create even greater value for customers and partners.
“Demand for our solutions continues to grow with industry analysts predicting compound annual growth of more than 20%. This represents a tremendous opportunity for us – but one which demands that we continue to operate with discipline and leverage the platform that Omegro provides to help us to scale the business without sacrificing the values that the business was built on.”
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