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ORBCOMM Africa transitions to Powerfleet

All the information you need to understand the transition, what changes to expect, and how to prepare.
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About the transition

ORBCOMM Africa is approaching the final stage of its integration into the Powerfleet global organisation. This transition strengthens our ability to serve customers across Africa with greater scale, deeper expertise, and a wider portfolio of intelligent fleet solutions.

The first phase of post-acquisition integration is progressing as planned, with key objectives successfully on track.

This page explains what the change means for you, what stays the same, and what to expect as we move forward together.

Impact on current customers

As ORBCOMM Africa transitions to Powerfleet, you will gain access to a larger global platform, expanded solution capabilities, and more in-depth data-driven insights designed for complex operational environments across the continent.

Some changes will happen gradually, including updates to systems, processes, and engagement models, as ORBCOMM Africa is fully integrated with the Powerfleet global organisation. These changes will be implemented in phases to ensure continuous service and minimal disruption to your operations.

We are committed to clear communication throughout this process and will provide advance notice and guidance whenever changes occur.

Changes customers should be aware of

Company name change

We have finalised the legal name change from ORBCOMM Africa (Pty) Ltd. to Powerfleet Africa Sky (Pty) Ltd.

This change applies only to the company name. Our legal structure and all statutory registration details (company registration number, tax information, and VAT number) stay the same.

Legal name: Powerfleet Africa Sky (Pty) Ltd.

Registration number: 1999/023564/07

VAT number: 4210198091

If you need a copy of the CIPC CoR 14.3, please click here.

Banking details update

With the transfer of ownership complete, we have migrated our banking relationship to Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), effective 12 December 2025. We have opened both USD and ZAR accounts in the name of Powerfleet Africa Sky (Pty) Ltd.

Your account manager and/or relevant finance contact will provide you with the updated details. We strongly recommend updating our banking information as soon as possible to prevent any delays caused by continued use of JP Morgan accounts.

The current JP Morgan accounts linked to ORBCOMM Africa will be closed by 28 February 2026.

To request a copy of our confirmation of banking details, please contact our finance team or click here.

Billing, customer record, and vendor data migration

Thank you for your patience and support as we integrate customer, billing records, and all supplier data. This is a complex and crucial workstream, and we have made significant progress.

Live testing is scheduled to take place over the next four weeks, with the goal of completing the cutover by the end of the February 2026 billing cycle. We understand that this transition may cause temporary inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we proceed through this final phase.

Sky Q sunset and migration to Powerfleet Unity On-Road IoT

Our technology team has integrated the legacy ORBCOMM Africa solutions into Powerfleet’s On-Road IoT platform, called Unity. Customer testing and migration will start in the last week of February 2026.

Unity represents a significant advancement in capability, performance, and scalability compared to Sky Q. We are committed to delivering a well-planned and coordinated migration, led by our Customer Success teams and supported by your existing sales contact, to ensure minimal disruption to your operations.

What is Unity?

Powerfleet's Unity platform is a comprehensive data hub for all types of mobile assets. Unity can ingest and harmonise data from nearly any IoT device, OEM system, or business source. Using AI and machine learning, Unity transforms that data into real-world, decision-ready insights to improve business performance in safety, compliance, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Impact on our partners and suppliers

The transition from ORBCOMM Africa to Powerfleet strengthens our global footprint and operating model. Some aspects of our current engagement with suppliers and partners, such as processes, systems, and governance frameworks, will change over time.

These changes aim to improve alignment, efficiency, and long-term value within our partner and supplier ecosystem. When updates affect existing engagements, we will proactively communicate and collaborate with our partners and suppliers to ensure a smooth transition.

We appreciate the role our partners play in our success and look forward to ongoing collaboration as part of the Powerfleet brand.

Changes our partners and suppliers should be aware of

Vendor data migration

We appreciate your patience and support as we finish migrating all supplier data into Powerfleet’s CRM and ERP systems.

This is important work in which we have made significant progress. We will begin live testing over the next four weeks, with cutover planned to be completed by the end of the February billing cycle. We appreciate your understanding as we approach the final phase of this workstream.

Banking details update

With the transfer of ownership complete, we have migrated our banking relationship to Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), effective 12 December 2025. We have opened both USD and ZAR accounts in the name of Powerfleet Africa Sky (Pty) Ltd.

Your account manager and/or relevant finance contact will provide you with the updated details. We strongly recommend updating our banking information as soon as possible to prevent any delays caused by continued use of JP Morgan accounts.

The current JP Morgan accounts linked to ORBCOMM Africa will be closed by 28 February 2026.

To request a copy of our confirmation of banking details, please contact our finance team or click here.

Company name change

We have finalised the legal name change from ORBCOMM Africa (Pty) Ltd. to Powerfleet Africa Sky (Pty) Ltd.

This change applies only to the company name. Our legal structure and all statutory registration details (company registration number, tax information, and VAT number) stay the same.

Legal name: Powerfleet Africa Sky (Pty) Ltd.

Registration number: 1999/023564/07

VAT number: 4210198091

If you need a copy of the CIPC CoR 14.3, please click here.

Resources

Download important documents related to the transition. To access our CIPC Certificate of Registration (CoR 14.3), VAT Registration Certificate, and Banking Details Confirmation Letter, enter your details below. You will receive a confirmation email with download links.

For more details, click here to view our FAQs.

Key Contacts

General enquiries and support

Tel: +27 12 682 1600 or +27 11 654 8100

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Emergency / Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR)

Tel: +27 87 095 7342

Contact us

As part of the integration, ORBCOMM Africa’s offices and staff in Centurion, Durban, and Cape Town have moved to the Powerfleet offices in Midrand, Umhlanga, and Cape Town.

General enquiries and support

Tel: +27 12 682 1600
or +27 11 654 8100
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Marketing enquiries

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Sales enquiries

Schedule a conversation with our sales team here.

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