Retro Rabbit / Smartek21

Overview

Founded in 2004 and based in Pretoria, South Africa, this prominent independent software development and digital engineering company specializes in design-led, user-centric software solutions for the financial services sector, including banking, insurance, and fintech. With a team of highly skilled professionals, it focuses on creating secure and innovative software products that address complex business challenges.

The company offers a range of services, including software engineering, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, data science, and design thinking. Areas of expertise include mobile, web, and cloud development, artificial intelligence, and game development. It emphasizes a "design-first" approach to ensure solutions meet the needs of both businesses and end users. In 2025, a strategic partnership with SmartTek21 enhanced advanced AI and data analytics capabilities and expanded global operations. Its client base includes major South African financial institutions and fintech companies, highlighting strong industry expertise and trusted partnerships.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +27 12 348 7577
• Website: retrorabbit.co.za
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/retro-rabbit

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Software development
• Project management
• Software design
• UX design
• UI design
• Mobile application development
• IT services & IT consulting
• Digital product design
• Software engineering
• Enterprise digitalization
• Telecom solutions
• Security
• Consulting
• African software company
• Business intelligence
• Backend development
• Digital solutions
• Client-centric solutions
• Global AI capabilities
• Insurance technology
• Machine learning
• Data science
• Innovative digital solutions
• AI in insurance
• Design thinking
• Software automation
• African tech innovation
• Digital product development
• Data-driven decision making
• Software as a service
• Data-centric engineering
• Digital transformation strategies
• Custom product engineering
• Digital transformation
• AI-powered product engineering
• Financial services
• User interface design
• Agile development
• Feature development
• Product engineering
• Software development lifecycle
• Design-led solutions
• Computer systems design and related services
• Cloud computing
• Enterprise digital solutions
• Enterprise software
• Digital innovation
• Product development
• Mission-critical automation
• Web development
• AI-enabled features
• Global tech partnership
• AI-powered solutions
• Data-driven approaches
• Cloud solutions
• Custom software
• Digital solutions for finance
• Global expansion
• User experience optimization
• Fintech
• Feature rollout
• Talent acquisition
• Data-centric solutions
• Design sprint facilitation
• Insurance
• Client solutions
• Financial sector
• Backend solutions
• Cloud infrastructure
• Design thinking in software
• Technology consulting
• Banking
• Design-led software
• Mobile app development
• Multi-cloud deployment
• Financial technology
• Software innovation
• Backend automation
• AI-powered engineering
• Natural language processing
• UX
• Mobile development
• AI-driven digital transformation
• Enterprise AI solutions
• AI integration
• Data security
• Innovation
• Banking software
• Design sprints
• Cloud deployment
• AI solutions
• Multi-cloud environments
• Data management
• Data analytics
• B2B
• Automation
• Customer experience
• Product rollout
• AI in telecom
• Business transformation
• Tech partnership
• AI
• User experience
• Digital transformation for finance
• AI in banking
• AI in finance
• Agile methodology
• Software solutions
• Technology innovation
• Partnerships
• Technology agnostic
• Business value
• Usability
• Team culture
• Problem solving
• Mobile banking
• Digital onboarding
• Low-code development
• No-code solutions
• Inclusive design
• Accessibility features
• Frontend development
• Bottom-line value
• Enterprise solutions
• Client engagement
• Cropping analytics
• Real-time data
• Service design
• Data strategy
• Development processes
• Cross-platform applications
• Team collaboration
• Local innovation
• Fintech solutions
• Empowerment
• Communication tools
• Interactive design
• API integration
• UX analysis
• Design systems
• Feedback mechanisms
• Finance
• Productivity
• Analytics
• Artificial intelligence
• SaaS
• Computer software
• Enterprises
• Finance technology
• Internet infrastructure
• Internet
• Management consulting
• Computer & network security

Technologies Used

• DigitalOcean
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Route 53
• Varnish
• YouTube