Partnerships

Partnerships built on technical depth.

Bay Software uses these platforms in production, which is a different thing from putting a logo on a partner page. The experience is practical, not theoretical.

Technology & institutional partners

AWS
Cloud Infrastructure Partner Track
In progress

Bay Software is actively pursuing AWS Partner Network membership. CLF-C02 and SAA-C03 certifications are on the path to Select Tier status, unlocking co-sell access, enterprise referrals, and AWS partner credits.

Microsoft Azure
Cloud Partner Track
In progress

Bay Software's core backend stack (ASP.NET Core and .NET 8) is built on Microsoft technology. We are pursuing Azure Partner Network status through AZ-900 and AZ-104 certifications, progressing to Solutions Partner tier.

Paystack
Payment Infrastructure
Active

Bay Software integrates Paystack as the payment infrastructure of choice for South African platforms. CampusSwap's escrow system is built on Paystack's API. We bring this expertise to client payment integrations.

Supabase
Database, Auth & Realtime
Active

Bay Software uses Supabase across client and product work for PostgreSQL hosting, authentication, real-time subscriptions, and storage. We are deeply experienced with the full Supabase platform.

GitHub
Version Control & CI/CD
Active

Every Bay Software project lives on GitHub. GitHub Actions powers our CI/CD pipelines: automated testing, build validation, and deployment workflows across all engagements.

Nelson Mandela University
Academic Partner
Building

Bay Software is pursuing an NMU Industry Partner relationship through CampusSwap. Launching at NMU positions Bay Software as a preferred supplier for software projects, research collaboration, and student pipeline development.

AWS Partner Network path

From registration to Select Tier.

Bay Software has a defined path to AWS Select Tier. Each step is laid out, the timeline is 12-18 months, and the certifications are in progress.

01
Register on AWS Partner Network
Free — establishes Bay Software as an official AWS partner
02
Pass CLF-C02 (Cloud Practitioner)
Foundational certification — establishes cloud knowledge baseline
03
Pass SAA-C03 (Solutions Architect Associate)
This certification unlocks Select Tier eligibility
04
Log 3 client projects in Partner Central
CampusSwap counts as one — two more SME cloud deployments
05
Reach AWS Select Tier
Unlocks co-sell access, AWS SA team referrals, partner credits
AWS EEIP — Equity Equivalent Investment Program

Bay Software qualifies for the AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program as a 100% black-owned software company with turnover under R50M. The EEIP provides up to R7.5M in funding, free certifications, and business coaching, accelerating Bay Software's path to AWS Advanced Tier. Application targets the next programme intake.

Microsoft Azure Partner path

Azure, where SA enterprises live.

South African enterprises run Microsoft stacks. Bay Software's core backend is ASP.NET Core and .NET 8, meaning Azure is the natural cloud home for our client deployments. Azure partner status gives Bay Software access to the enterprise clients who need what we build.

AZ-900Azure Fundamentals — foundational
AZ-104Azure Administrator — operational depth
Microsoft Partner NetworkRegistration and partner profile
Solutions Partner tierThe target — enterprise referral access

NMU Academic Partnership

Rooted in Gqeberha.

Nelson Mandela University is the launch institution for CampusSwap. Bay Software is building the NMU Industry Partner relationship through the product launch, positioning Bay Software as a preferred technology supplier, research collaborator, and student project partner.

CampusSwap launch at NMU is the entry point
Preferred supplier status for university software projects
Research collaboration and funding access
Student talent pipeline — developers and QA engineers
NMU startup ecosystem connection (INNOVATE NMU)

Work with Bay Software

If you're a platform or institution looking for a technical partner in the Eastern Cape, reach out.

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Where we are

Building from the southern tip of Africa.

Bay Software is based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa. Engineering software systems and cloud infrastructure for South African businesses, and further afield.

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Bay Software (Pty) Ltd · Est. 2024