MDS for Computer Systems wins Cisco ‘Software Partner of the Year’ award
MDS for Computer Systems (MDS CS) was awarded the prestigious Software Partner of the Year trophy at the Cisco Partner Summit 2024 EMEA – Middle East & Africa Theatre Awards which took place October 28-30 in Los Angeles.
MDS CS has maintained a longstanding Gold Partnership with Cisco in the Saudi market, providing innovative solutions in infrastructure networking, security, collaboration, and data centers. MDS CS is dedicated to delivering exceptional technical expertise and a comprehensive range of services, with a strong emphasis on customer success.
“We are honored to receive this award; this recognition not only celebrates the hard work and dedication of both teams but also highlights the strength of our partnership with Cisco. We look forward to continuing our journey together, delivering exceptional results for our clients. Thank you, Cisco, for this meaningful acknowledgment” said Mohammad Lafi, General Manager, MDS CS.
Recipients of the Cisco Partner Summit Awards are top-performing partners that have introduced innovative processes, seized new opportunities, and adopted sales approaches that achieve substantial business outcomes for customers. The awards recognize partners for their achievements within specific technology categories and markets. Award recipients are selected by a group of executives representing Cisco’s Global and Regional Partner Sales Organizations.
Founded in 1982 by Sheikh Mohammed Mansour Al-Rumaih as Mideast Data Systems, MDS CS has grown into a well-respected and prominent organization. With a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians, MDS CS consistently provides high-quality services across a wide array of successful turnkey projects. The company takes pride in its customer-centric approach, customizing its expertise to address each client’s unique business needs. MDS CS is dedicated not only to delivering services but also to making significant financial investments and offering steadfast customer support to foster long-lasting partnerships with its clients.
Double success for Mindware companies at Lenovo Channel Awards
Mindware enjoyed a double success at the prestigious LENA Lenovo Awards held in Istanbul at the Hyatt Centric hotel on June 28. Trophies were presented at the evening dinner ceremony, billed by Lenovo as an evening of celebration and innovation to honor and reward the top achievers in the industry.
For its great achievements in Lebanon and Jordan, Mindware was awarded the IDG Lenovo trophy for Commercial Distributor of the Year – Lebanon & Jordan. For Mindware, Toni Azzi – Vice President (North Africa, Qatar & Levant) was present to accept the award.
“We would like to thank our colleagues at Lenovo once again for their continuing partnership in Tunisia, Lebanon, and Jordan. Our team on the ground has worked tirelessly to grow the business” said Toni Azzi.
The SDT team accepting their Lenovo award. Photo credit: Mindware
Southcomp Distribution Tunisia (SDT), a subsidiary of Mindware, was also awarded the IDG Lenovo Consumer Growth Award of the Year – Tunisia. This award is an important recognition for the excellent efforts of the SDT team, as their core Lenovo business in Tunisia is in distribution. Anis Abdessalem, the SDT General Manager, was present at the awards ceremony to receive the trophy.
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, takes pride in offering top-quality global brands to over 5,000 partners with legal entities in 13 countries. With a rich history dating back to 1991 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, Mindware’s unwavering commitment spans over three decades, empowering businesses with cutting-edge IT solutions and fostering digital transformation. Mindware’s comprehensive offering encompasses a selection of leading brands in infrastructure, networking, security, and storage. As part of its Value-Added Distribution (VAD) methodology, Mindware goes the extra mile to provide supplementary value-added services to its reselling partners including pre-sales consultancy, implementation services, local technical support, marketing enablement tools, and multiple channel-enabling programs. Supported by strategically positioned logistic centres in key locations, Mindware ensures seamless distribution across all channels, efficiently catering to the needs of its esteemed partners and customers.
MAGNOOS wins Best Delivery Partner award in Saudi Arabia at Cloudera Partner Day 2024
MAGNOOS Information Systems has been honored with the Best Delivery Partner award in Saudi Arabia at the Cloudera Partner Day 2024, held on July 10 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel.
Representing MAGNOOS at the event were Stefano El Khoury, Director of Data and AI, and Ahmad Nofal, Business Development Representative. This award recognizes MAGNOOS’s exceptional success in setting up Cloudera solutions, including ECS, on GCP for a project at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). This technically challenging implementation underscores MAGNOOS’s expertise and dedication.
The MAGNOOS team joins with other Cloudera partners at the Saudi meeting. Photo credit: Cloudera
MAGNOOS was proud to share that its Data and AI arm had been recognized with the prestigious award by Cloudera. The accolade is a testament to MAGNOOS’s commitment and expertise in executing successful Big Data implementations on the Cloudera platform. Impactful solutions have been delivered for esteemed clients across various sectors, including smart cities and banking, showcasing the ability to drive transformative outcomes with advanced data technologies.
The Data and AI delivery team, comprising 80 dedicated consultants, is at the forefront of the industry, equipped with certifications in leading-edge technologies such as Cloudera, Informatica, Dataiku, and DataRobot. Their expertise has been pivotal in achieving the high standards of excellence recognized by Cloudera.
“Deepest appreciation is extended to Cloudera for this significant honor and the collaborative efforts that have led to this success. Looking ahead, there is excitement about the opportunities to further leverage expertise and drive additional successful implementations and innovative Big Data use cases across the GCC region. The commitment remains steadfast as the partnership with Cloudera continues to deliver exceptional value and results for clients” said Stefano El Khoury, Director of Data and AI at MAGNOOS Information Systems.
MAGNOOS Information Systems, part of MDS SI and established in 2012, is a leading Software Value Added Reseller and Technology Implementation company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. With over 150 skilled professionals and strategic partnerships across multiple countries, the company specializes in digital transformation solutions for the Banking, Telecoms, and Government sectors, providing tailored solutions and expert guidance to maximize business benefits from technology investments. MAGNOOS operates throughout the Middle East and Africa with a regional presence in Dubai, Riyadh, Beirut, and Amman.
Cisco announces Computer & Power Technology as Partner of the Year
Computer & Power Technology (CPT) is celebrating a momentous achievement after being named the Cisco Software Partner of the Year at the Cisco Gulf Partner Summit 2024.
The prestigious award was presented to Eddy Abboud, Vice President of MDS Computers; Cesar El Ferkh, Deputy General Manager of Computer Power & Technology; and Omar Malkawi, Director of Networking and Cyber Security Solutions at MDS Computers, during a ceremony held on June 11 at the Ritz-Carlton JBR in Dubai.
Expressing their gratitude on LinkedIn, the CPT team shared: “Our investment in a dedicated customer experience team has truly paid off. Big congratulations to the entire team at Computer & Power Technology for this remarkable achievement!”
Cisco’s award citation lauded the CPT team’s outstanding efforts: “We recognize the partner (CPT) who has demonstrated exceptional performance and unwavering commitment to Cisco’s vision and goals on Software and Buying Programs. The partner made significant investments in building a customer experience team to enhance customer experience and adoption of Cisco’s solutions. These collaborative efforts have yielded impressive results, including triple-digit year-over-year growth in both software and enterprise agreements, as well as strong buying program penetration.”
This recognition underscores CPT’s dedication to excellence and their strategic alignment with Cisco’s objectives, marking a proud moment for the entire team.
Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, CPT is a leading technology reseller with a specialization in Endpoint, Perimeter, Datacenter Security, Analytics, Data Center, Collaboration, Cloud and IoT. CPT is a registered Gold Cisco Partner in the UAE – in addition to a long-standing relationship with several key technology vendors in the country.
CPT’s unique competitive advantage stems from its exceptional staff, which has earned it recognition as the #1 IT Service provider in the UAE. CPT solution architects, engineers, and consultants ensure that each customer receives a fully customized solution that is then managed end-to-end through affiliates and their portfolios.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Wins Microsoft Partner of the Year Award
Information and Communication Technology W.L.L (ICT) has been honored with the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for Qatar. This prestigious recognition was announced on June 28 as part of the global MCAPS Start for Partners program.
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards program celebrates partners who deliver exemplary solutions built on Microsoft Cloud and platforms. The award citation specifically highlights ICT’s significant achievements and innovations in Artificial Intelligence.
Microsoft recognized ICT for its standout accomplishment: “Information and Communication Technology – using Microsoft Azure OpenAI – developed an AI Virtual BOT and a smart assistant to facilitate government-citizen interaction for The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.”
Jawad Alam, Deputy General Manager of Information and Communication Technology, remarked, “In 1997, ICT became the first Microsoft partner in Qatar. Over the past 27 years, our partnership with Microsoft has driven innovation and growth, culminating in this proud moment where we receive the Partner of the Year Award 2024.”
He added, “This award is a testament to our dedication and success in spearheading Qatar’s digital transformation. We extend our gratitude to the entire Microsoft team for their support and to our dedicated local Microsoft team. Our commitment remains to always strive for excellence.”
The Microsoft announcement further acknowledged ICT’s deep commitment to understanding customer objectives and needs, creating transformative solutions and services that address real business challenges, and helping customers achieve successful business outcomes.
Information and Communication Technology is a member of East Gulf Group and part of the MDS System Integration Group. Over the years, ICT has been able to build on its long experience to address customer business requirements and challenges with cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. By capitalizing on its business and technology knowledge, ICT effectively contributes to the local IT evolution and development that the State of Qatar is witnessing.
To develop a focus on digital transformation, ICT offers its services portfolio through two divisions: ICT- Systems (hardware and systems), and ICT-Digital (software and digital services). ICT-Digital offers a set of services to enterprise customers such as: Cloud/multi-Cloud solutions & services, Data Platforms, Big Data Analytics, IoT/IIoT, Cybersecurity, Digital transformation advisory services, industry-specific digital business use cases, etc.
Information and Communication Technology announced as North Gulf Partner of the Year at the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2024
The awards, which took place in Dubai on April 29, celebrated the exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication of Veeam Value-Added Resellers (VAR) and Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners.
The North Gulf Partner of the Year Award – given to ICT – recognises partners in the North Gulf marketplace with the highest revenue achievement in 2023, and highest commitment towards investing to grow their business with Veeam through enablement and joint marketing activities.
The Veeam ProPartner trophy for North Gulf Partner of the Year awarded to ICT. Photo credit: ICT
“Thank you again to our esteemed partners at Veeam Software. We really appreciate this recognition from the global market leader in data protection and ransomware recovery. I’d also like to thank all of our talented team here at ICT for the hard work over the last year which has made such a success of our ProPartner status with Veeam” said Bachir Skaf, General Manager, ICT.
Kinda Baydoun, Sr. Manager of Channels, Distribution and Alliances – Middle East & CIS at Veeam, said: “At Veeam, we firmly believe that cyber resilience is a collaborative endeavour. From the very beginning, the Veeam ProPartner Network has been meticulously designed as a mutually beneficial framework. It grants access to Veeam’s exceptional resources within our partner ecosystem, empowering partners to meet the data protection and recovery needs of customers while simultaneously fostering predictable and profitable business growth.”
“We deeply value and appreciate our local ProPartner Network, whose contributions have been instrumental in our shared 2023 achievements. I congratulate this year´s winners who have surpassed themselves and whose commitment and partnership are truly exemplary and inspiring for the entire network” added Kinda Baydoun.
Veeam team and partners gathered outside for a group photo. Photo credit: Veeam® Software
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Information & Communication Technology is a member of East Gulf Group and part of the MDS System Integration Group. Over the years, ICT has been able to build on its long experience to address customer business requirements and challenges with cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. By capitalizing on its business and technology knowledge, ICT effectively contributes to the local IT evolution and development that the State of Qatar is witnessing.
To develop a focus on digital transformation, ICT offers its services portfolio through two divisions: ICT- Systems (hardware and systems), and ICT-Digital (software and digital services). ICT-Digital offers a set of services to enterprise customers such as: Cloud/multi-Cloud solutions & services, Data Platforms, Big Data Analytics, IoT/IIoT, Cybersecurity, Digital transformation advisory services, industry-specific digital business use cases, etc.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium named as a leading employer in Slovenia for quality of employee relations
Slovenian newspaper, Dnevnik, has unveiled the best employers of the year in the country as part of the ‘Zlata nit’ (Golden Thread) project. Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium has been recognized among the superfinalists and is now ranked in the top three businesses nationally in the small business category.
The Golden Thread project, running now for 17 years, is supported by the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities in Slovenia and places the relationship between employees and the organisation at the forefront of assessment.
Boštjan Kosi, Director, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium. Photo credit: Ziga Intihar
“We are dedicated to the well-being, development and engagement of our employees, but without their commitment, quality work and innovation, achieving our current status would be challenging” remarked Boštjan Kosi, Director, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium, upon accepting the award.
“This acknowledgment underscores the significance of having the right people by your side on the journey toward accomplishing your objectives. We extend our gratitude to the entire team for their daily contributions in fostering a positive work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration” added Boštjan Kosi.
The results of the survey on the quality of the relationship between employees and the organization serve as a reflection of the company, indicating areas of strength and opportunities for growth. According to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium team, assessing this relationship quality has proven to be a highly effective tool for achieving business excellence.
Mitja Podlesnik, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium, far right, joins the other Superfinalists on the Golden Thread stage. Photo credit: Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium
“Employees constitute the heart and soul of our company, playing a pivotal role in our success. Strong interpersonal relationships are of paramount importance to us” said Mitja Podlesnik, Services Director, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium, after the announcement.
“It is important to know that we work in a supportive environment where all employees can feel comfortable, secure, and valued. This generates positive energy and helps to cultivate loyalty. We are thrilled to have been recognized as a progressive, healthy, and successful company through the Golden Thread project” added Mitja Podlesnik.
Thanks to Dnevnik’s Golden Thread project, Slovenia stands as the first country in the world to systematically measure workplace relationship quality. The project aims to identify top Slovenian companies of the 21st century where employees have opportunities to realize their talents and contribute to organizational success. Over just a decade, the project has gone beyond mere recognition of the best Slovenian employers, evolving into an ecosystem unique in Europe that, in collaboration with partners, fosters dynamic economic development.
The Golden Thread award certificates. Photo credit: Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium
The common thread among Golden Thread Award recipients is that these companies serve as exemplars, inspiring successful, efficient, and creative development of both their employees and organizations. They serve as guiding lights for others to follow.
The Best Employer award neatly illustrates the close correlation between effective HR management and overall company success. Prioritizing the well-being of all employees not only fuels growth but also drives development and propels success.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium serves as the local representative of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in Slovenia. It is a renowned technology company with a comprehensive range of high-quality IT solutions, services, and products designed to assist customers in optimizing their IT environments. They provide innovative technologies that empower organizations to transition to a hybrid infrastructure, safeguard and manage business data, and foster increased productivity and essential agility in the market. In today’s business landscape, these capabilities are indispensable for successful operations.
Red Hat names MDS CS (MHP) as Infrastructure Partner of the Year 2023
MDS CS (MHP) was named Infrastructure Partner of the Year 2023 at the Red Hat Partner Day on February 13 at the JW Marriott Burj Rafa, in Riyadh, KSA.
Present for MDS CS to accept the award were Omran AlJundi – MHP General Manager; Samer Al Sosali – MHP Business Development & Solutions Manager and Ayman AlShaer – MHP Sales Manager – Central Region.
“We would like to thank our partners at Red Hat Saudi Arabia for this award. This kind of recognition from our business peers makes the efforts made by everyone at MHP worthwhile. Here’s to another year of success together!” said Omran AlJundi, General Manager, MHP.
The trophy for Infrastructure Partner of the Year, 2023, was awarded to MDS CS by Red Hat Saudi Arabia. Photo credit: MDS CS
Recent business successes MHP shared with Red Hat that led to the award have included Container Platform Solutions and Services with IBM Cloud Pack for Data. The company has been successfully working with Red Hat for at least six years.
The Partner Day began with a welcome and a presentation from Muayad Al Omary, Sales Manager, Red Hat, along with presentations from Red Hat colleagues Burak Borhan, Director of Partner Ecosystem; Mohamad Idriss, Solution Architect Manager; and Ahmad Ibrahim, Channel Manager.
Founded in 1982 by Sheikh Mohammed Mansour Al-Rumaih as Mideast Data Systems, today MDS CS is a well-known and highly reputable organization with a team of professional engineers and technicians, with a large base of satisfied customers, including significant numbers of large turnkey projects.
MDS CS takes a highly professional approach to meeting each of its customers’ unique business requirements. Its commitment in terms of financial investment and customer support is aimed at a long-term relationship with its customers.
MDS SI wins NetApp META Partner of the Year award
MDS System Integration Group is celebrating after the Partner of the Year award at the NetApp MEETA Partners Summit and Awards in Dubai at the Taj Exotica Resort on February 15.
“They have been consistently delivering world-class technology solutions and support to the region, catering to the diverse needs of their customers. With a proven track record within NetApp, they have played a pivotal role as a key contributor to NetApp’s growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia markets. This award represents the combined efforts of MDS Computers Saudi, EBM Dubai and EBM Abu Dhabi.”
On their LinkedIn profile, a spokesperson for MDS SI sent this message of thanks for the award. “We are thrilled and honored to receive the Partner of the Year award from NetApp. This achievement reflects our dedication, collaboration, and commitment to excellence. Grateful to our team for their unwavering support. Here’s to continued success and impactful partnerships ahead!”
The NetApp Partner of the Year award. Photo credit: MDS SI
MDS SI companies have been partners with NetApp for four years. NetApp products such as High Performance Flash Storage and Capacity Centric Storage have helped customers in Digital Transformation as well as Data Consolidation projects. EBM, for example, being a Life Cycle Services Partner of NetApp, has been deploying these solutions in the GCC Region.
Emirates Business Machines (EBM) is a Systems Integrator and IT Solutions company. The company designs, sells, implements, integrates, and supports Datacenters, Servers, Storage, Software Defined, Hyper-converged, Networking, IT Security, Lenovo endpoint computing and client/server applications as well as emerging technologies such as Cloud, Big data, Analytics and IoT. EBM has sales and support offices in Dubai and Abu-Dhabi.
Founded in 1982 by Sheikh Mohammed Mansour Al-Rumaih as Mideast Data Systems, today MDS CS is a well-known and highly reputable organization with a team of professional engineers and technicians, with a large base of satisfied customers including significant numbers of large turnkey projects.
MDS CS takes a highly professional approach to meet each of its customers’ unique business requirements. Its commitment in terms of financial investment and customer support is aimed at a long-term relationship with its customers.
MDS SI, part of the Midis Group, has been ranked #1 by IDC in terms of IT Services revenues across several countries in the GCC. Comprising 60+ companies spread across 13 countries and 20 major cities, MDS SI group employs 2,600+ professionals and has 5000+ customers across the region.
Having been in the market for more than five decades, MDS SI has extensive experience in delivering the most innovative technologies and solutions, and empowering customers in their Digital Transformation journey.
MDS SI Group focuses on the following key technologies/solutions: Digital Transformation (Cloud, AI, Data Management, Automation, Analytics etc.), Data Center Infrastructure Services, Managed Services, Cybersecurity Services, Business Solutions, Professional Services, End User Computing, Mobility and Communications, Enterprise Infrastructure, Technical Services (Maintenance, outsourcing and call center), Site and Power Solutions, ELV and AV, Mobile and Containerized data centers, manufacturing of Telecom Shelters.
MDSap KSA win Best Public Cloud Partner Award for ME North at SAP Partner Kickoff event
The MDSap KSA team won the award for Best Public Cloud Partner in ME North at the recent SAP MEA North Partner Kickoff on February 19 at the Voco Hotel, Riyadh.
The theme of the meeting was ‘Shape the Future Together’ which brought together partners from around the world to celebrate joint success, share insights, best practices and strategic vision.
The SAP event aimed to share the highlights and achievements of the past year, showcasing the results Partners have collectively accomplished in 2023. The SAP team presented their strategic vision for the upcoming year, unveiling plans, priorities and innovative solutions that will shape the collaborative journey with Partners in 2024.
The SAP trophy for Best Public Cloud Partner awarded to MDSap. Photo credit: MDSap
Johnny Beyrouthy, GM of MDSap Arabia, expressed his appreciation to the entire MDSAP team who have worked hard with the SAP team to win new deals in the Kingdom. They’ve succeeded in helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation through driving meaningful change by using the cloud’s full potential.
“Partnerships have the power to drive excellence. This prestigious recognition by SAP as the ‘Best Public Cloud Partner’ of the year is a testament to MDSap’s unwavering commitment to constructive collaboration and to delivering exceptional results” said Johnny Beyrouthy.
“We believe in SAP Technology and are confident that S4HANA Cloud Public Edition can help us reshape the future of digital transformation for our clients” added Johnny.
The award for Best Public Cloud Partner was handed to Yves Khoneisser – CTO of MDSap, by Mohamad Turani – Director, Global Strategic Partners, SAP, and Sami Khan – Channel Head, SAP.
MDSap is a leading SAP Gold Partner and a regional leader in enterprise application software, catering for customers across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and CEE. With more than 120 business and technical advisers on site, MDSap focuses on delivering end-to-end turnkey IT solutions in Business optimization and Transformation including Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Human Capital Management (HCM), Intelligent Sourcing and Spend Management, Data Management, Advanced Analytics and Big Data, Omnichannel Banking and many more.
MDSap has a strong focus in banking and financial services along with manufacturing, industrial automation, oil and gas government, healthcare, and telecommunication sectors, with a dedicated mission to ensure all their customers get the right support throughout their digital transformation journey.
iSTYLE Hungary wins best online tech store: The Shop of the Country
For the third year in a row, iSTYLE Hungary has won first place in the Technical Goods and Mobile Communication category at the 2023 Árukereső ‘Shop of the Country’ competition. Árukereső is Hungary’s market-leading price and product comparison site and online shopping guide which has helped users make millions of purchases since 2004.
The Árukereső website collects offers from online stores. Customers can buy products through Árukereső without clicking through to the exact store. Árukereső is unique in the Hungarian e-commerce market in offering the widest range of products in one place.
For three years running, the most popular consumer choice website in the nation has awarded this prize to iSTYLE Hungary, an excellent effort. Photo credit: iSTYLE Hungary
“Winning ‘The Shop of the Country’ prize in the ‘Electronics and mobile communication’ category, among formidable competitors, speaks volumes about our commitment to excellence” said Robert Keszte, eCommerce Manager, iSTYLE Hungary. “As the recognition comes from our customers, it holds a significant value because it reflects their trust, satisfaction and preference, which is essential for iSTYLE business. We are striving to win the Quality category also next year!”
Now in its 12th year, the competition aims to use the votes of the internet community and the post-purchase evaluations of real consumers to find the best quality service and the most popular online stores. The competition is open and participation is free for shops.
The competition for the Shop of the Country awards consists of three parts:
Competition for Quality Awards
Competition for Popularity Awards
Competition for the grand prize of the Shop of the Country
“We would like to thank all our dear clients for supporting us – and we are grateful to all our colleagues at iSTYLE Hungary for their tireless work to continuously create the best customer experience!” added Robert Keszte.
iSTYLE, a member of the Midis Group, is the largest network of Apple Premium retail stores in nine countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The first iSTYLE store opened in 1999, and the company currently operates over 100 stores, with 64 located in the Central and Eastern European region and 16 in the Middle East. The network of Spanish sister company, K-Tuin, consists of 33 additional stores.
MDS for Computer Systems (MHP) awarded Cybersecurity Partner of the Year 2023 by OpenText
MDS for Computer Systems (MHP) was announced as winner of the award for Cybersecurity Partner of the Year 2023 at the OpenText Saudi Arabia Summit on January 29 in Jeddah.
The 2024 Summit was held in the Riyadh Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel. Present to accept the award for MDS CS (MHP) were Omran AlJundi, MHP General Manager; Samer Al Sosali, MHP Business Development and Solutions Manager; Ayman AlShaer, MHP Sales Manager – Central Region and Hasan Saleh, MHP Account Manager.
The OpenText Cybersecurity Partner of the Year award, 2023. Photo credit: MDS CS (MHP)
Writing on LinkedIn, Samer Al Sosali, MHP Business Development and Solutions Manager, celebrated the win in this way: “MDS is announced as Cybersecurity Partner of the Year 2023 with OpenText, in Saudi Arabia! Thanks to the amazing team from OpenText for their extended support – we are excited for FY2024 to achieve more together.”
MDS CS and its business subsidiary, MHP, have partnered with OpenText (previously known as Micro Focus), for at least six years. In collaboration with OpenText, MDS CS (MHP) has been offering hybrid IT and cybersecurity services and solutions to several FSI and oil and gas industry clients.
The MDS CS (MHP) team outside the OpenText Saudi Arabia Summit venue in Jeddah. Photo credit: MDS CS (MHP)
The Awards Ceremony followed the day long OpenText Summit which featured a rich mix of keynotes, panel sessions, breakout sessions and the exhibition area, which featured cutting-edge IT solutions by OpenText and MDS CS esteemed partners, including SBM, Nahil Computers, Google Cloud, Aptec Saudi Arabia (an Ingram Micro Company), Technoval, Mannai Trading & Clear Vision, MGS, ZINAD IT, PTG, Redington, and Nabda.
Among the keynotes were presentations from Harald Adams, VP of Sales Emerging Markets at OpenText, who spoke about AI and the Future of Information Management and Karim Rizkallah, Regional VP, Solution Consulting Emerging Markets (OpenText) presenting about OpenText and the AI Revolution.
Founded in 1982 by Sheikh Mohammed Mansour Al-Rumaih as Mideast Data Systems, today MDS CS is a well-known and highly reputable organization with a team of professional engineers and technicians, with a large base of satisfied customers including significant numbers of large turnkey projects.
MDS CS takes a highly professional approach to meet each of its customers’ unique business requirements. Its commitment in terms of financial investment and customer support is aimed at a long-term relationship with its customers.
MDS Storage Solutions and Computer Direct Access win 2023 Partner of the Year award at Dell Technologies Forum
MDS Storage Solutions and Computer Direct Access were joint winners of the prestigious 2023 Partner of the Year award at the annual Dell Technologies Forum that took place in the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on January 11, 2024.
The major annual event took place this year under the theme of “Transforming Ideas into Innovation Faster” and covered emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies and dynamic speakers to offer practical insights to help drive innovation for businesses in the UAE.
Keynote speakers included regional and local Dell experts Sam Grocott, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing; Mohammed Amin, SVP, CEEMETA; Vangelis Lagousakos, Senior Director, Channel Sales, CEEMETA; and Walid Yehia, Managing Director, UAE. They discussed topics across artificial intelligence, multicloud, datacenters, cybersecurity and more.
Networking at the MDS Storage Systems and CDA stand at the Dell Technologies Forum on January 11. Photo credit: MDS SS and CDA
Alongside the thought leadership speeches there was a gala award ceremony which was the moment when MDS SS and CDA were announced as 2023 Partners of the Year.
Present to receive the award were Hadi Nader (Group Managing Partner – MDS Storage Solutions) and Mohamed Al-Bolbol (General Manager – CDA). The two companies provide a range of services or solutions to the market through the Titanium Black partnership with Dell including virtualization, storage, back up, archive and Cloud Based Solutions.
“We are grateful and honored to receive the Partner of the Year award – this achievement is a continuous testament to the incredible collaboration, dedication, and shared success between our teams and our valued partners and customers. Here’s to continued excellence and a fruitful partnership ahead. Thank you to our customers, partners and Dell Technologies for their trust and support” said Hadi Nader, Group Managing Partner of MDS Storage Solutions.
The prestigious Dell Technologies Partner of the Year award. Photo credit: MDS SS
Mideast Data Systems Storage Solutions (MDS SS) is the UAE’s leading enterprise Systems Integrator, leveraging long experience in the region and providing excellent service through a highly qualified, trained and experienced team of engineers. Since its inception, MDS SS has focused on integrating and delivering customized advanced enterprise Data Centre Solutions which includes servers, storage, backup, network and security in the Middle East. Regional coverage is an indicator of the company’s experience, strengths and ability to grow, manage and support various types of projects and environments.
CDA commenced operations in Dubai, UAE in 1994 and, to support its prestigious clients, opened a new branch in Abu Dhabi in October 2005. Today, CDA is one of the leading information and communication technology service providers in the UAE. The company provides clients with robust, cost-effective, and secure IT solutions. CDA caters to various market segments such as education, advertising, hospitality industry and several industrial, commercial and governmental bodies in the UAE. CDA is a Titanium Dell partner and Enterprise VMware Solution provider. As a Solution Integrator, they are an authorized reseller and service provider for a range of brands.
Kohler Power Systems EMEA Distributor Awards – Midis Group Affiliates Shine
Three Midis Group affiliates were recently recognised through the Kohler Power Systems EMEA Distributor Awards for their outstanding performance and commitment to customers. MMR – KSA, MDS Site & Power – UAE and CPT for Computers – Kuwait were each presented with the awards at their offices by Kohler Regional Sales Director, Jerome Quere.
“Thank you, Kohler, for this recognition; we are looking forward to a bright 2024 together” said Ashraf Alaraj, Group Managing Director, MMR – KSA. “This award means a lot to the whole MMR – KSA team, who all work really hard to make the partnership with Kohler successful.”
Holding the award, Ghassan Abdelrahman (GM, MDS Site & Power – UAE) and his team get together to enjoy the presentation of their Kohler award. Photo credit: MDS Site & Power – UAE
Ghassan Abdel Rahman, GM, MDS Site & Power – UAE, echoed the other Midis Group leaders in his thanks: “We at MDS Site & Power – UAE are delighted to have won this award from our esteemed partners at Kohler. The entire team has worked diligently to ensure the success of our business, and it is truly gratifying when our achievements are acknowledged by key partners like Kohler.”
GM Robert Najjar with the team from Kuwait. Photo credit: CPT for Computers – Kuwait
Thanking Kohler for their award, CPT for Computers – Kuwait GM Robert Najjar said this: “There’s a lot of history behind the successful partnership between our two companies. We have been an exclusive and trusted partner of Kohler since 1986. We are pleased to have supplied a range of Kohler generator sets that provide energy solutions for various applications.”
Founded in 1983 by Sheikh Mohammed Mansour Al-Rumaih, MMR – KSA is a subsidiary of MDS System Integration Group, part of the Midis Group. MMR – KSA began its operations by recruiting a team of highly skilled professionals who possess extensive experience in the Power Solutions, Electro-Mechanical Installations, Support Systems, Computers, and Data Communications fields.
Today, MMR – KSA is a well-known and reputable organization that has successfully served over 1,000 customers, including the successful completion of more than 100 large turnkey projects. MMR KSA is committed to providing a professional approach to meet the requirements of our customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Part of MDS System Integration Group, MDS Site & Power – UAE has been operating in the UAE since 1981. It provides Data Center activities and Turnkey Power projects for oil and gas, as well as telecom and utilities. MDS S&P – UAE Data Center Infrastructure specialists have skills that range from consultancy and design to final implementation and training. Facility management and services encompass consultancy, design, supply, installation, and maintenance. Our team consists of 90% engineers, and our main objective is to ensure customer satisfaction. For Power projects, the company supply, install and maintain diesel generators for standby and continuous operation, as well as DC systems for various applications. MDS S&P – UAE also provide generators on a rental basis.
CPT for Computers – Kuwait is part of MDS System Integration Group, providing a wide variety of Data Center, Power, Cooling and site preparation solutions supported by a large team to install, manage, maintain, and repair products in the Middle East. Partnered with two of the largest organizations in the industry, namely Kohler and Vertiv, we offer a comprehensive portfolio that suits a diverse range of business needs and industries.
Advanced Business Computing Oman wins prestigious Breakthrough Award from Dell Technologies
Advanced Business Computing (ABC) Oman was recently announced as the winner of the prestigious Breakthrough Award from Dell Technologies at the Gulf Executive Partner Event and Awards, 2023. Held at the Alila Hinu Bay in Salalah, Oman, from July 10 to 12, the event showcased once again the commitment of ABC Oman and Dell Technologies to the development of the IT industry in the Sultanate.
The award won by the company recognizes that ABC Oman’s business growth with Dell Technologies hit an inflection point and made a major change that triggered a standout year – allowing the company to post the highest year-on-year revenue growth across the Gulf marketplace.
ABC were represented at the awards by Hadi Nader, Group Managing Partner and Senior Vice President, as well as Didier Izmirlian, General Manager of ABC Oman. Also present were ABC Oman team members Jawad Al Zaabi, Business Development Manager and Rahul Saraswat, Senior Enterprise Sales.
“The whole team at ABC Oman is grateful and honored to receive the prestigious Breakthrough Award from Dell Technologies. This recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our incredible team with the full collaboration and support of Dell Technologies local teams” said Didier Izmirlian of ABC Oman.
More about ABC
Advanced Business Computing (ABC Oman) was established in 2013 as one of over 170 subsidiaries of the Midis Group covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With its team of highly certified engineers, ABC Oman as a Dell EMC Titanium partner, is committed to leading digital transformation in the Sultanate offering the full range of Dell Technologies solutions, VMWare and RSA.
Information & Communication Technology – Systems announced as HPE GreenLake Partner of the Year 2023 Middle East & Africa
Information & Communication Technology – Systems (ICT) was announced on Monday, June 19, as HPE GreenLake Partner of the Year 2023, Middle East & Africa, during the HPE Partner Growth Summit 2023 held in Las Vegas. The company won the major award for the second year running.
ICT Systems is a leading platinum partner with HPE in Qatar and the company offers a range of datacenter solutions and services that cover all aspects of infrastructure required to run a business. ICT Systems works closely with HPE to provide private cloud solutions under the flagship HPE Greenlake offering that includes compute, storage and networking solutions, bundled with ICT and HPE services and third-party products.
Winning the accolade follows a sustained period of business achievement on the account. ICT Systems has managed to close strategic Greenlake deals in Qatar with a service provider that delivers Infrastructure as a Service, as well as many other customers, expanding their business capabilities and enhancing their IT operations.
News of the award was released during an HPE Discover event held across Las Vegas on June 19. Photo credit – ICT
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation to HPE for recognizing ICT Systems as a GreenLake Partner of the Year in the UKIMEA region” said Bachir Skaf, ICT Systems GM. “This couldn’t have happened without the dedicated support and availability provided to ICT Systems from the HPE team and management – so we would like to thank our team for their dedication and commitment to business. A special thanks to Sami Abi Esber – President MDS SI, and Jihad Abi Saleh, East Gulf President, Qatar Operations, who believed in us and in our ability to achieve.”
“Getting recognized by HPE is fantastic, but being recognized by HPE for the second year in a row shows that ICT Systems is dedicated to exceeding expectations with our products and services for our clients, suppliers, and management” Bachir Skaf added.
“Our partners are an integral part of what we do and it’s an honor to celebrate them today as we continue to achieve success together” said Gilles Thiebaut, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Partner Ecosystem and Business Development, HPE, as the awards were made public. “With constantly shifting markets and customer demands, our relationship with our partner ecosystem is at the heart of what we are and we couldn’t be more thankful for their continued collaboration and trust to deliver the best solutions and services to customers” added Gilles Thiebaut.
According to HPE on the company blog, ‘The thriving community of more than 85,000 partners across the HPE ecosystem works closely alongside our own sales and technical teams to solve customers’ most challenging business issues. Together, we are driving growth and delivering business outcomes every day.’
About Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service. With offerings spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and Storage, HPE provides a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance. For more information, visit: www.hpe.com.
More about Information & Communication Technology
Information & Communication Technology is a member of East Gulf Group and part of the MDS System Integration Group. Over the years, ICT was able to build on its long experience to address customer business requirements and challenges with cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. By capitalizing on its business and technology knowledge, ICT effectively contributes to the local IT evolution and development that the State of Qatar is witnessing.
In order to develop a focus on digital transformation, ICT is offering its services portfolio through two divisions: ICT- Systems (hardware and systems), and ICT-Digital (software and digital services). ICT-Digital offers a set of services to enterprise customers such as: Cloud/multi-Cloud solutions & services, Data Platforms, Big Data Analytics, IoT/IIoT, Cybersecurity, Digital transformation advisory services, industry-specific digital business use cases, etc.
JBS wins the IDG T1 Partner of the Year trophy at the Lenovo LENA Channel Awards 2023
Jordan Business Systems has won a key prize at the Lenovo LENA Channel Awards 2023 event – the company was named IDG T1 Partner of the Year for Jordan. The Awards ceremony was held on June 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, for the fourth year.
The prestigeous award was accepted at the Channel Awards by Yasser Addham, Lenovo Senior Sales Executive for JBS. Ola Eldib, Country Manager, Egypt and Levant at Lenovo, and Rony Mezeraani, General Manager for Levant and North Africa, handed over the Award.
The award was given in recognition of the excellent increase in Lenovo business by JBS during the 2022 business year. JBS has now reached the top tier of Lenovo Partnership and is a Platinum 360 Partner which is the highest level of the authorized Partner community for the leading global PC manufacturer and fastest growing infrastructure solutions provider.
Ola Eldib, left, and Rony Mezeraani, right, from Lenovo congratulate Yasser Addham on the award presentation stage. Photo credit – JBS
“We thank Lenovo for this award – it’s great recognition of the excellent effort from the whole JBS team working in partnership with Lenovo and we aim for even greater achievements in the next few years” said Emad Suwan, GM, JBS.
The annual event serves as a continuation of Lenovo’s channel drive initiative, which the company uses to interact with customers solely via their partner network. Lenovo developed the approach to ensure its diverse product portfolio reaches audiences at speed and scale.
More about JBS
JBS’ roots come from partnerships with some of the most respected names in the IT industry. JBS was formed in 2005 as a continuation of more than 30 years of ICT operations to meet the emerging demands of economies for development. The company is now a key business partner of IBM, Cisco, Diebold Nixdorf, Lenovo, Palo Alto and Panduit in Jordan and Palestine.
In today’s age of increasing sophistication in the Information Technology arena, JBS has emerged as a leader. Financial institutions, the government, telecommunication, and other industries have recognized JBS as a highly skilled and supportive organization, which can draw on global expertise from its partners at any time. As a result, JBS has earned recognition for its ability to deliver industry solutions to challenges that were previously turned down by competition.
MDS Dubai wins ITOM Business Accelerator Partner of the Year award from OpenText
MDS Dubai recently won the ITOM Business Accelerator Partner of the Year award at the OpenText Summit on June 7 at the Atlantis, The Palm, in Dubai. The trophy was accepted by Group Managing Partner, Ali Awada.
The circumstances of the OpenText award are a considerable achievement for the company, said a spokesperson: “The Accelerator trophy was awarded as we are the most recently assigned partner and we were the fastest to jumpstart the business by winning a considerable project with a customer; the partnership was activated only as recently as last October 2022.”
On the company LinkedIn profile, Ali Awada thanked OpenText for the award in this way: “This prestigious recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding results for our clients. We are truly honored to be recognized among industry leaders and will continue to push boundaries and set new standards. Thank you to our clients, partners, and employees for your unwavering support.”
The OpenText Summit – of which MDS Dubai was also a Silver Sponsor – featured a major day-long program of keynotes by OpenText leaders as well as invited expert speakers. Central to the agenda was a themed set of sessions called ‘Work Smarter Central’ to showcase the power of the new combined OpenText portfolio addressing key business areas to fuel innovation, enable customers to accelerate digital transformation, achieve better business results and work smarter.
More about MDS Dubai
MDS Dubai is one of the leading system integrators in the Gulf region. The company specializes in Data Centre Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure and Information Security, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Cloud and Artificial Intelligence.
