Detecon Al Saudia Company

What Detecon Al Saudia Company does

Detecon Al Saudia Company (DETASAD) is a Riyadh-based, Saudi-German joint venture ICT services provider founded in 1982, jointly owned by FAL Holdings Arabia Co. Ltd. (53.5%) and Detecon International, a member of Deutsche Telekom Group (46.5%). The company operates a TIA 942 Tier 3 data center (operational since December 2009), 38 maintenance centers across Saudi Arabia, and a workforce of more than 1,000 employees. Its portfolio spans data center colocation, sovereign cloud platforms (DETASAD Cloud and the Sahaba Secure Enterprise Cloud), VSAT satellite connectivity, end-to-end managed services (OS, database, backup, ADC/WAF, Active Directory, customer premises equipment), deployment and system integration, cybersecurity through Ultimate SOC, IoT/fleet management, solar surveillance, and AI-enabled analytics.

DETASAD's primary customers are Saudi government entities and large enterprises in telecommunications (Zain KSA, Mobily, STC), energy (Saudi Electricity Company), and public-sector digital programs (MCIT/YESSER). Revenue is generated through multi-year managed services contracts, recurring cloud subscriptions, colocation, and project-based ICT deployment, all under custom quote-based pricing rather than public tiers. The proprietary technology base includes the patent-pending DBO (Dynamic Bandwidth Optimisation) for satellite bandwidth-on-demand and registered brands (DETASAD, DETACLOUD, Sahaba), supplemented by the Arqit QuantumCloud partnership for quantum-safe encryption.

The business is tightly aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the CloudFirst policy: DETASAD holds the highest publicly disclosed NCA cybersecurity scores (ECC 100%, CCC 94.29%), CITC Level 1 Cloud Service Provider registration, ISO 27001:2013, SAP-certified infrastructure operations, and TUVIT TSI Level 3 Extended certification. The company has begun exporting its Sahaba/UltimateSOC stack internationally through the PTCL/QCloud partnership in Pakistan, and under its Strategy 2025 (#Connect2Grow2025) initiative it is broadening partnerships (Arqit, Lenovo, LG Electronics, ARABSAT, Tamkeen, Red Hat) and verticals (mining, fleet, solar surveillance) to extend beyond its Saudi enterprise and government core.

Name

Detecon Al Saudia Company

Legal name

Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd.

Website

https://detasad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Detecon Al Saudia (DETASAD) is a Saudi-German joint venture ICT services provider founded in 1982, offering Tier 3 data center, sovereign cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, and connectivity solutions primarily to Saudi government entities and large telecom and energy enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise ICT Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service) (BPAEAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI), IT Operations Management (ITOM) Platforms (HDAEALAC), Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) (HDABAIAA)

Keywords

• Managed ICT services
• Data center colocation
• Enterprise cloud services
• VSAT connectivity solutions
• Cybersecurity managed services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: End-to-end managed services including network operations, maintenance, database management, backup services, ADC/WAF, active directory, and customer premises equipment management
2. Data Center & Colocation: Tier 3 data center facilities providing hosting, colocation, and data center management services
3. Cloud Services: DETASAD Cloud and Sahaba secure enterprise cloud solutions with public, private, and hybrid deployment options
4. Connectivity & Corporate Networks: VSAT satellite connectivity, corporate network solutions, and bandwidth-as-a-service offerings
5. ICT Deployment Solutions: Implementation and deployment services for ICT infrastructure projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DETASAD provides end-to-end enterprise ICT services in Saudi Arabia, including Tier 3 data center colocation and hosting, sovereign cloud (DETASAD Cloud/Sahaba), managed services (OS, database, backup, ADC/WAF, Active Directory, CPE), VSAT-based connectivity and corporate networks, ICT deployment and integration, cybersecurity (UltimateSOC), AI/IoT solutions, fleet management, and solar surveillance. Its offerings serve government entities, telecom operators, energy companies, and large enterprises with regulated data-sovereignty requirements.

Product overview

DETASAD (Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd.) operates as a diversified ICT solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of technology services in Saudi Arabia. The core offerings center around three pillars: (1) Infrastructure services including Data Center colocation and Connectivity/VSAT networks; (2) Cloud and managed services through DETASAD Cloud/Sahaba platform and comprehensive managed services for OS, database, backup, security, and customer premises equipment; and (3) Specialized solutions including AI/ML-powered analytics, cybersecurity (Ultimate SOC), fleet management, and solar surveillance. The company leverages its SAP-certified infrastructure operations and TIA 942 Tier 3 data center to deliver enterprise-grade services, while the DBO patent for bandwidth optimization and Arqit QuantumCloud partnership for quantum-safe encryption differentiate its advanced technology offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sahaba Cloud: DETASAD's secure enterprise cloud platform providing data sovereign cloud services in Saudi Arabia.
• DBO (Dynamic Bandwidth Optimisation)

Products and services

• Data Center Tier 3 certified data center facility providing colocation, hosting, and data center management services for government entities and large enterprises, designed to TIA-942/TUVIT TSI Level 3 Extended standards.
• DETASAD Cloud Saudi-made cloud platform offering public, private, and hybrid cloud services with full NCA and CITC compliance, serving as the foundation for cloud transformation engagements (including the international QCloud deployment).
• Connectivity & Corporate Networks (VSAT) Satellite and corporate network connectivity providing secure communications for enterprises and government entities across Saudi Arabia, including Bandwidth-as-a-Service powered by patented DBO technology.
• Managed Services Comprehensive managed IT services including Managed OS, Managed Database, Managed Backup, Managed ADC/WAF, Managed Active Directory, and Managed Customer Premises Equipment for enterprise and government customers.
• Deployment Solutions End-to-end ICT infrastructure deployment and system integration for enterprise and government clients, covering network rollouts (fiber, FTTH, OSP) and large project implementations.
• Cyber Security Solutions (DETASAD UltimateSOC) Cybersecurity solutions providing enterprise-wide security monitoring, threat detection, anomaly detection, and SOC services, enhanced with quantum-safe encryption via the Arqit QuantumCloud partnership.
• Fleet Solutions IoT- and satellite-enabled fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions for enterprises operating distributed fleets, including logistics and mining-sector deployments.
• Solar Surveillance Solutions Solar-powered surveillance and security monitoring solutions for remote, off-grid locations requiring autonomous monitoring capabilities.
• Artificial Intelligence Solutions AI-powered solutions including autonomous systems, predictive analytics, generative AI, and advanced automation for enterprise digital transformation across multiple verticals.
• Sahaba Secure Enterprise Cloud Proprietary, data-sovereign enterprise cloud platform providing secure, regulation-compliant cloud services to government and enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia.
• Bandwidth-as-a-Service (Dynamic Bandwidth Optimization) Patented Saudi-made Bandwidth-as-a-Service offering for satellite-on-demand bandwidth management, enabling elastic and efficient enterprise and government satellite connectivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCA Compliance Score: ECC 100%, CCC 94.29%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Arqit QuantumcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 June 2023Strategic teaming agreement to collaborate on sovereign quantum-safe security solutions. Partnership harnesses Arqit's QuantumCloud platform with DETASAD's data sovereign cloud and cybersecurity solutions to provide unparalleled security for MENA region clients.
• LenovostrategicTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2023Strategic partnership announced during LEAP23 to leverage respective technical capacities for developing innovative solutions using emerging datasets, state-of-the-art hardware technologies and advanced analytics.
• Integrated DawiyatstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2023Strategic partnership to reveal telecommunications opportunities in Saudi Arabia and open new ICT market opportunities.
• LG ElectronicsstrategicTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2023Strategic partnership with LG Electronics Business Solutions Saudi Arabia signed at LEAP2023 to develop new opportunities in the region.
• ARABSATstrategicTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2023Strategic partnership to develop satellite communication technologies including SDWAN, IoT, Cybersecurity, and critical mission tailor-made solutions targeting 22 countries worldwide.
• LebaraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2023Strategic partnership for managed services and IoT solutions opportunities.
• Singularity Studios/EclarusstrategicTechnology or Integration · 6 February 2023Strategic partnership to deliver world-class emerging technology solutions including humanoids for domestic and international markets.
• Tamkeen TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2022Strategic partnership announced at GITEX 2022 to provide Saudi organizations with zero-risk cloud transformation on a Pay-as-You-Go model, fully compliant with NCA and CITC regulations. Supports Vision 2030 and CloudFirst policy.
• PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2020Partnership to engineer, build, operate and manage QCloud (Qaumi Cloud) including native marketplace and managed cybersecurity solutions based on DETASAD Sahaba cloud and UltimateSOC solutions. First Saudi technology company to operate in Pakistani market.
• iVolve TechnologiesstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 12 November 2020Exclusive partner for PTCL/QCloud project managing entire value chain with best-in-class engineering and operational capabilities.
• Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2019MoU signed at GITEX Dubai for YESSER e-Government program to jointly cooperate in development of secure digital, cloud and ICT solutions for government sector.
• Zain KSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2019Strategic agreement to enhance, develop and grow Cloud and Managed Services in Saudi Arabia. Partnership enables sharing of best practices and expertise as pioneers in ICT sector.
• Azeemi TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2018Joint roadshow for Digital Transformation and Cloud solutions targeting corporate clients in Riyadh.
• Red HatstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2017Strategic Partner at GITEX technology week, showcasing portfolio of services and solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gulf Data Hub: KSA-headquartered carrier-neutral data center operator offering colocation, cloud, and managed services to enterprises and government; directly comparable to DETASAD's Tier 3 data center and cloud business.
• Integrated Dawiyat (Salam): Saudi neutral-host telecom infrastructure provider (Salam brand) and strategic partner of DETASAD (LEAP23); operates competing fiber, data center, and wholesale connectivity services with a comparable sovereign-infrastructure positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Saudi Telecom Company (stc) / center3: KSA's largest telecom operator and a DETASAD customer; its center3 data center arm and stc Cloud directly compete with DETASAD's data center, cloud, and managed services offerings while also acting as a major buyer.
• Mobily (Etihad Etisalat): Saudi telecom incumbent and DETASAD customer (FTTH/fiber deployment) that is expanding its own cloud, data center, and enterprise services portfolio, competing with DETASAD in regulated enterprise and SME segments.
• Zain KSA: Saudi mobile operator and DETASAD cloud/managed services partner; increasingly competing in enterprise cloud, IoT, and digital services, making it a customer-competitor hybrid similar to STC and Mobily.

Emerging players

• Saudi Cloud Computing Company (SCCC / SAP Saudi JV): KSA-based cloud services entity connected to SAP's sovereign-cloud initiatives; competes for the same regulated enterprise and government workloads and benefits from similar Vision 2030 tailwinds.

Regional players

• MEEZA: Qatar-based managed IT and data center services provider serving government and enterprise; directly comparable end-to-end ICT services portfolio across cloud, colocation, and managed services in a neighboring GCC market.
• Moro Hub (du / Emirates Integrated Telecommunications): UAE-based data center and managed-services subsidiary of du; offers sovereign cloud, colocation, and cybersecurity to government and enterprise, mirroring DETASAD's regulated-market service model.
• Injazat (G42/ADQ): UAE-based managed services, cloud, and cybersecurity provider serving government and large enterprises; comparable sovereign-IT positioning and managed-services portfolio in a neighboring GCC market.
• Ooredoo (Qatar / group): Qatar-headquartered telecom group with significant data center and cloud/managed services operations across MENA; comparable sovereign ICT services scope and customer profile to DETASAD in regional markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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