Draft:Supple Plc

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Suppple Plc

Overview

Suppple Plc is an information technology and artificial intelligence company based in London and Cape Town. The company specializes in developing software applications designed for ease of use and quick deployment across various sectors. Suppple collaborates with government, academia, and commercial entities to deliver technologies that address market and societal needs.

Products and Services

Suppple has developed an API-driven Chatbot platform for businesses, governments, and large institutions. This platform, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, allows users to create and deploy conversational chatbots without requiring coding expertise. The platform is designed to handle various tasks, including operational, administrative, informational, support-related activities, data gathering, and booking applications. Suppple's software is built on proprietary and open-source technologies and is designed for interoperability, facilitating easy system integration.

History and Nature of the Company Founded in 2022 by Prof. Eldrid Jordaan and Goitse Konopi, Suppple Limited, a UK private limited liability company, serves as the primary operational entity within the Suppple Group. The company provides digitization technology for businesses and governments through its No-Code ChatBot builder and API platform. The Suppple Group Plc is the holding company overseeing these operations.

Prof. Jordaan and Mr. Konopi previously founded GovChat, a citizen-engagement technology company. GovChat, which became the official communications platform for the South African government, served over 9.5 million active users and was endorsed by the African Union and the United Nations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, GovChat enabled millions of South Africans to apply for social relief grants and receive medical test results.

Clients and Focus Areas

Suppple's clients include prominent organizations such as GS1, Resolv.Global, and Ville de Dakar. The company focuses on:

Integrated public and private data systems powered by cloud technologies. Interoperable ecosystems that simplify technology and data architectures. Collaborative innovation with partners. Notable Projects

GS1: Suppple's technology integrates with GS1 standards for barcodes, allowing users to scan barcodes with their phones to verify product authenticity and obtain product information. This helps combat illicit trade by verifying over 500 billion products globally. Ville de Dakar: Suppple's software is used in Dakar, Senegal, for managing social welfare grants and stimulus applications, supporting initiatives such as free school meals, food assistance, and regular cash transfers for impoverished households. Software Products Suppple offers various software solutions, including Notify.Gov, a platform that verifies and connects citizen and resident identities with government services. Notify.Gov ensures secure signups and logins through 2-factor authentication, secure image capture, and biometric facial recognition. The platform enables users to view their social services profiles, rate government services, report municipal issues, connect with public representatives, and access nearby government and emergency services. Additionally, it provides a secure digital vault for storing identity and personal documents and offers AI-driven digital healthcare assistance.

Leadership

Prof. Eldrid Jordaan, Founder & CEO: Former Special Advisor to the South African Minister of Public Enterprises and Advisory Board Member at Mxit, with significant contributions to the digital and social landscape in Africa. Mr. Goitse Konopi, Co-Founder & Co-CEO: Co-founder of GovChat with a background in developing scalable software infrastructure and APIs for government bodies. Mr. Phillip Chauke, CFO: Experienced founder and board member with expertise in financial analysis and investment strategy.

Board of Directors

Dr. Pali Jobo Lehohla, Chairperson: Former South African Statistician-General and Chair of the United Nations Statistics Commission. Prof. Eldrid Jordaan: Founder of GovChat with experience in scaling businesses. Goitse Konopi: Co-founder of GovChat with experience in consulting for the Presidency of South Africa and the World Bank. Dr. Lwazi Manzi: Head of Secretariat for the African Union Commission's COVID-19 Response Strategy. Prof. Randall Carolissen: Dean of the Johannesburg Business School and former Administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. Ms. Marina Short: Chairperson of the Credit Bureau Association of South Africa and CEO of the Consumer Profile Bureau.