Pakistan’s biggest tech company is Systems Limited — a true pioneer in the country’s IT industry. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their journey, evolution, and current stature:
Founding and Early Years (1977–1990s)
- Founded: 1977 by Aezaz Hussain in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Vision: At a time when IT was virtually non-existent in Pakistan, Systems Limited was born to introduce data processing and software services domestically and internationally.
- Initially, it provided custom software development and data entry services to both local clients and some international organizations.
Growth and Global Expansion (1990s–2000s)
- In the 1990s, Systems started tapping into international markets, especially in the United States.
- Their focus shifted to enterprise software development, targeting major corporations for bespoke IT solutions.
- By the early 2000s, Systems Limited had established a strong presence in North America, opening offices in the US and UAE.
Diversification & Modernization (2010s)
- The company moved into enterprise resource planning (ERP), business process outsourcing (BPO), and cloud computing.
- They began working with tech giants like Microsoft, SAP, and IBM.
- Launched subsidiaries like:
- Techvista Systems (Middle East operations)
- EP Systems (BPO services)
- Systems became a major Microsoft Gold Partner, handling large-scale government and enterprise projects globally.
IPO and Stock Market Milestone (2014)
- Systems Limited went public on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in 2014.
- It was a major success — the stock soared, and the company became one of Pakistan’s top-performing tech stocks.
Digital Transformation Leader (2020s)
- Systems
