Technology Consultancy · Product Studio
Alive.
Trustworthy intelligence systems that compound over time.
We build for organisations that demand clarity and dependable delivery. Our systems don't just launch — they endure.
What We Do
Two engines. One mission.
Our consultancy and product studio reinforce each other — real-world delivery informs our products, and our products sharpen our delivery.
Technology Consultancy
We diagnose what matters and deliver what works. No bloated teams, no unnecessary complexity — just disciplined execution.
- Diagnosis & strategy
- Architecture & implementation
- Outcomes that compound
Product Studio (NovaLabs)
Owned software built from field-tested patterns. Every product is battle-tested before it reaches the market.
- Owned intellectual property
- Repeatable, scalable solutions
- Field-tested before market
Where We Start
Before we build anything, we diagnose everything.
Most organisations don't have a data problem. They have a clarity problem. The DataNova Health Check reveals what's happening across 8 dimensions — and what it's costing you.
Governance & Policy
Regulatory Compliance (POPIA · GDPR)
Data Quality & Integrity
Storage & Architecture
Access Control & Security
Data Lifecycle Management
Analytics & Reporting Maturity
Data Culture & Ownership
60 minutes. It reveals your regulatory exposure, security gaps, and what they're costing you.
Our Process
Three phases. No guesswork.
Discover & Diagnose
We assess 8 dimensions of data maturity. You get a scored report, POPIA and GDPR risk flags, and a clear picture of where you stand.
Negotiate & Scope
Findings presented back to you — critical, urgent, developmental. We build a phased plan around your risk appetite and budget.
Build & Deliver
We build what your assessment revealed you need. Scoped, delivered, and handed over with documentation and support.
Infrastructure requirements are scoped separately and facilitated through vetted partners.
What We Build
Eight modules. One standard.
Each module maps to what your Health Check reveals. No generic tools — just exactly what your gaps require.
Data Governance Management System
No governance policy? No accountability. We fix the foundation.
POPIA & Regulatory Compliance Engine
Can you prove lawful grounds for every piece of data you hold?
Data Quality & Integrity Platform
Bad data means bad decisions. We stop the rot at the source.
Storage & Architecture Optimisation
If you can’t see your data landscape, you can’t protect it.
Access Control & Security System
If anyone can access anything, everything is at risk.
Data Lifecycle Management System
Keeping data forever isn’t safe. It’s a liability.
Analytics & Reporting Platform
Decisions made without data aren’t decisions — they’re guesses.
Data Ownership & Culture Programme
Without ownership, every other module fails. Governance needs a name.
Prioritised by regulatory urgency, business impact, and realistic budget.
How We Serve
Five engines of delivery
Each revenue engine is designed to create compounding value — for our clients and for the systems we build together.
Products (Owned IP)
Software products built from field-tested patterns. Scalable solutions that solve real problems — not hypothetical ones.
Executive Advisory
Strategic guidance for leadership teams navigating technology decisions. Clarity over complexity, outcomes over activity.
Implementation Projects
End-to-end delivery of systems that work. Scoped, disciplined, and built to last well beyond the engagement.
Managed Intelligence
Ongoing stewardship of your data and intelligence systems. We ensure they stay healthy, relevant, and compounding value.
Automation-as-a-Service
Systematic automation of repeatable processes. We identify the highest-leverage opportunities and build reliable workflows.
Why DataNova
We build systems that live beyond their originators.
The real test is what happens after we leave. Our systems are built for longevity, clarity, and independence.
Trust through discipline
Consistent. Transparent. Accountable. Trust is built through process, not promises.
Clarity over complexity
We compete on understanding, not price. Clear thinking produces clear systems.
Dependable delivery
We say what we’ll do, then we do it. Reliability isn’t a feature — it’s the foundation.
Every module can transition into a support retainer — maintenance, regulatory monitoring, quarterly reviews, and annual reassessment.
Ready to build something that lasts?
We work with a small number of clients at a time. If you value clarity over noise — we should talk.