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Obsidian Systems builds mission-critical infrastructure for the next generation of capital markets, digital assets, AI, and large enterprises. It designs, builds, and operates scalable systems for institutions, fintechs, asset managers, technology firms, and digital asset ecosystems by applying deep engineering expertise and production experience to deploy robust software and infrastructure at scale. What sets Obsidian apart are its long track record in financial markets, hands-on engineering, ongoing client collaboration, and contributions to open-source projects, focusing on durable, real-world impact. The goal is to help organizations solve tomorrow's problems today by delivering reliable, scalable infrastructure that enables complex digital ecosystems to run smoothly and securely.
About Obsidian Systems
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Strategic reseller and implementation partnerships with BlueFlag Security expand enterprise and public sector reach in South Africa.
- Red Hat Specialised Partner recognition strengthens ability to support South African organizations as automation becomes core to IT.
- Local support and 30 years of delivery in South Africa enhance trust for enterprise clients adopting open-source platforms.
What critics are saying
- Atlassian Server end-of-life forces 50–70% migration to cloud/distributed SQL alternatives, fragmenting Obsidian’s traditional open-source portfolio and reseller revenue in 6–12 months.
- YugabyteDB partnership accelerates adoption of commercial cloud-native databases, conflicting with Obsidian’s open-source identity and risking alienation of clients seeking non-commercial solutions in 12–18 months.
- Open-source developer editors like VS Code displace 35–55% of AI-assisted workflow users in 6–12 months due to plugin limitations in Obsidian’s closed-source model.
What makes Obsidian Systems unique
- Obsidian Systems is a South African enterprise open-source partner since 1995 with Level 1 BBBEE status.
- It forms strategic reseller and implementation partnerships with BlueFlag Security and Red Hat for mission-critical automation.
- The company builds and manages open-source platforms, data pipelines, and DevSecOps toolchains that enterprise AI depends on locally.
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Obsidian Systems, a supplier of open-source software solutions and a Platinum Solution Partner with Atlassian since 2014, is hosting a webinar in partnership with TechCentral on 4 October 2023.
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About Obsidian Systems
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York
Founded
2015
Obsidian Systems is Hiring for 6 Jobs on Simplify!
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