eHosting DataFort

What eHosting DataFort does

eHosting DataFort (legal name: eHosting DataFort FZ-LLC, brand: eHDF) is a Dubai-based managed hosting and data center services provider operating from Dubai Internet City as a subsidiary of the Midis Group. Founded in 2001, the company runs Tier 3 rated data center facilities and delivers an integrated portfolio spanning Managed Hosting (dedicated server management), Managed Colocation, Hosted Private Cloud (CSA-STAR certified), Public Cloud, ISO 22301 certified Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, PCI-DSS certified Managed Security Services, and a 24/7 Cyber Defense Center providing SOC and remote SIEM services. It holds four internationally recognized certifications — ISO 27001, CSA-STAR, PCI-DSS, and ISO 22301 — that qualify it to serve regulated workloads.

The company targets UAE government entities and financial institutions as its primary segments, alongside telecommunications, logistics, IT services, distribution, freezone operators, and consulting customers across the MENA region, with limited penetration into Europe via a consulting partnership and a joint venture with the Arab Internet Standards Organisation. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated account management, supported by direct inquiry-based contact (no self-service online purchasing). Revenue is generated primarily through recurring subscription-based managed-services contracts for hosting, colocation, cloud, security, and disaster recovery, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed.

Strategic activity includes the 2018 acquisition of LiveRoute, product expansion into managed security (Cyber Defense Center) and CSA-STAR certified cloud, and partnerships with Microsoft and the Arab Internet Standards Organisation. The company has received GEC Awards in 2016 and 2019 and the ICT Achievement Awards in 2016, and is identified by Next Move Strategy Consulting as one of 13 key players in the UAE data center colocation market, which was valued at USD 688.1 million in 2025.

Name

eHosting DataFort

Legal name

eHosting DataFort FZ-LLC

Website

https://ehdf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

eHosting DataFort (eHDF) is a Dubai-based subsidiary of the Midis Group that provides managed hosting, colocation, cloud, disaster recovery, and managed security services from Tier 3 data centers in Dubai Internet City, serving UAE government entities, financial institutions, and regional enterprises across MENA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Hosting and Data Center Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Data Centers & On-Prem Facilities (Owned/Operated) (HDABACAG), Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI)

Keywords

• Managed hosting services
• Data center colocation
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Disaster recovery services
• Managed security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Hosting Services: Full management of customer IT infrastructure including dedicated servers, allowing customers to focus on core business while eHosting DataFort handles technical operations
2. Managed Colocation: Secure data center cage and rack space in T3 rated facilities with full redundancy and security
3. Cloud Services (Public & Private): CSA-STAR certified hosted private cloud and public cloud services with rapid provisioning capabilities
4. Managed Security Services: PCI-DSS certified security services including SOC operations and SIEM management
5. Disaster Recovery Services: ISO 22301 certified business continuity and disaster recovery solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

eHosting DataFort delivers managed IT infrastructure services from Tier 3 data center facilities in Dubai Internet City, including managed hosting for dedicated servers, managed colocation (cage and rack space), hosted private and public cloud services, ISO 22301 certified disaster recovery and business continuity, and PCI-DSS certified managed security services backed by a 24/7 Cyber Defense Center. These services are sold on recurring contracts to government, financial, telecom, and enterprise customers across the MENA region.

Product overview

eHosting DataFort operates as a multi-service managed hosting and data center provider offering a unified portfolio of infrastructure services. The core offering consists of Managed Hosting (dedicated server management), Managed Colocation (T3 data center facilities), Hosted Private Cloud, and Public Cloud services. The platform extends into managed security services including Managed Security Services and a Cyber Defense Center (SOC), plus Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity services. The portfolio functions as an integrated suite where infrastructure services can be combined with security and continuity add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Hosting Dedicated server hosting services where eHosting DataFort manages the customer's IT infrastructure, allowing clients to focus on their core business operations.
• Managed Colocation Secure data center cage and rack space in fully redundant, state-of-the-art Tier 3 data centers, with full management services included.
• Hosted Private Cloud CSA-STAR certified cloud services providing hosted private cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade security and management.
• Public Cloud Public cloud services enabling customers to provision public cloud servers in minutes for scalable computing needs.
• Disaster Recovery ISO 22301 certified disaster recovery and business continuity services ensuring availability of mission-critical systems.
• Managed Security Services PCI-DSS certified managed security services providing advanced protection, expertise, and 24/7 support for enterprise environments.
• Cyber Defense Center 24/7 Security Operations Center offering PCI-DSS certified managed security services along with Remote Managed SIEM Services.

Quantifiable outcome

• T3 rated data center facilities with full redundancy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Midis GroupcoreOtherseHosting DataFort is part of the Midis Group, a regional technology solutions group providing enterprise customers with comprehensive IT services across the Middle East. The Midis Group affiliation provides strategic backing and regional market access.
• Arab Internet Standards OrganisationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for creating a vibrant Arab e-business sector in the region. The partnership supports operations in MENA and extends reach into Europe through collaborative consulting services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Azure (UAE): Global hyperscaler with UAE cloud regions and deep enterprise/government relationships. Comparable to eHDF in targeting government and financial services customers in the UAE, with broader global capability.
• NTT Data (Global Data Centers): Global IT services and data center provider with presence across MENA, offering managed hosting, colocation, and cloud services. Comparable in offering integrated managed services to enterprise customers in regulated sectors.
• Equinix: Global colocation and interconnection provider with a broad UAE presence via carrier-neutral IBX facilities. Competes with eHDF for enterprise colocation and cross-connect workloads but at much larger global scale.
• Amazon Web Services (UAE Region): Global hyperscaler with established AWS Middle East (UAE) region. Competes with eHDF's public and private cloud offerings, particularly for digital transformation and AI workloads in regulated UAE enterprises.
• Oracle Cloud (UAE Region): Global hyperscaler with a UAE cloud region and strong positioning in regulated industries (finance, government). Competes with eHDF for mission-critical database and enterprise workloads.

Direct peers

• Khazna Data Centers: Largest UAE-based hyperscale-ready data center operator, providing colocation and managed hosting from Tier III facilities in the UAE. Direct competitor to eHDF's colocation and managed services within the same geography and customer base.
• Datamena (du): Carrier-neutral data center and connectivity hub operated by du in the UAE, offering colocation and interconnect services. Comparable to eHDF's colocation offering for enterprise and carrier customers in Dubai.
• Gulf Data Hub: UAE-focused carrier-neutral data center and colocation operator serving enterprise and government customers. Highly comparable to eHDF in target verticals, facility tier, and managed-service overlays.

Emerging players

• OVHcloud: European-headquartered cloud and bare-metal infrastructure provider expanding presence in MENA. Comparable to eHDF in offering dedicated hosting, private cloud, and hybrid infrastructure to enterprise and public sector customers.

Regional players

• STC (Saudi Telecom Company) Data Centers: Regional telecom and data center operator headquartered in Saudi Arabia with expanding colocation and cloud services. Comparable in operating model (telco-affiliated DC + managed services) but primarily serves Saudi rather than UAE customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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