Since 1989
Since 1989, CDSS has supported organisations across oil and gas, architecture, engineering and construction with world-class software, hardware, certified training and expert support, helping teams secure and deliver projects, more effectively.
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Your team needs more than access to software. It needs the right tools for its deliverables, a workable deployment, the skills to use them and a clear route to technical help. CDSS brings these decisions together around your projects, people and IT environment.
Match software and hardware to your discipline, deliverables, users and budget.
Plan installation, configuration and the practical steps needed for adoption.
Develop skills around the tasks your people need to complete.
Get help with application and deployment issues as your needs change.
Explore design, analysis, simulation and specialist software. Ask CDSS for advice on available products and licensing options for your team.
Explore software02Select scanning and plotting equipment, or discuss a managed service for drawings, maps and technical records.
Explore scanning and bureau services03Build practical software skills through training for individuals and teams, with the course scope and delivery format agreed before enrolment.
Explore training04Discuss installation, configuration and application support, with coverage matched to your products and working environment.
View support optionsConnect your people, processes and project information. We help teams adopt BIM and establish practical workflows for sharing models, managing documents and coordinating reviews, supported by common data environment setup and role-based training.
For more than three decades we have supported the country's most demanding engineering, industrial and public-sector work.
01Piping, plant, offshore structures and pipeline integrity — the tools upstream and offshore teams run on.
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02Tools for design, documentation, analysis and project coordination, supporting the people who plan and deliver buildings and infrastructure.
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03Mapping, reality modelling and archive digitisation for agencies and survey organisations.
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04Geological modelling, drillhole data and geophysics for exploration and mining.
ExploreStart with the information you have and the deliverable you need. CDSS can help you identify the tools, training and support required along the way.
Scan, check and organise historical drawings. Convert selected sheets into editable CAD where the condition and intended use justify it.
Develop modelling skills alongside templates, coordination routines and agreed information-sharing practices.
Select analysis and simulation tools appropriate to the engineering question, then build the skills needed to interpret results and document assumptions.
Explore tools for managing exploration data and developing geological models for review and decision-making.
We learn your workflow, project types and pain points, then recommend the right software and hardware. You won't get a one-size-fits-all bundle.
Genuine, vendor-authorised licensing, installed and configured on your systems, whether desktop, mobile or cloud.
Certified training across every product line, in person or online, so your team is productive from day one.
Tiered technical support and remote diagnosis keep your office running once you're live.
“Bentley Systems is proud to recognize CDSS as the top-performing partner in the Sub-Saharan Africa region for 2025. CDSS has been a trusted Bentley partner for many years, serving primarily the oil and gas industry.”Allan MurphySenior Vice President, Bentley Systems
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Product guidance, workflow lessons and technical insights from CDSS's team.
InsightsFixing a design problem on the computer costs far less than fixing it on site. Here is where engineering simulation fits alongside design tools, and how to get results you can trust.
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InsightsWhen an inspection finds corrosion or a dent, operators need a quick, defensible answer: can the line keep operating safely? Here is how integrity software supports that decision.
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GuidesBIM changes how a whole office works, not just the software it uses. This six-step checklist helps design firms move from 2D CAD to BIM without disrupting live projects.
Read guideCan't find what you're looking for? Our team can answer questions about licensing, training or support.
Yes. CDSS is an authorised reseller or partner for every vendor line we carry, including Autodesk, Bentley, Seequent, ANSYS and Technical Toolboxes. Every licence is genuine and backed by the vendor.
Contact us through the website, by phone or by email. We'll look at your workflow and team size, then send a formal quote.
Yes. Multi-seat and enterprise licensing is available. Get in touch to discuss terms for your team size.
Yes. We offer certified training across every product line we carry, in person or online, including our CAD-to-BIM transition programme.
Every client is covered by one of our three support plans, ranging from unlimited phone and email support to scheduled on-site visits. Remote diagnosis via AnyDesk is also included.
Tell us what you are working on. We will recommend the right software, hardware, training or support plan.
