What MidEast Data Systems does

MDS UAE (MidEast Data Systems UAE) is a privately held Abu Dhabi-headquartered IT services holding company founded in 1979, operating more than 24 affiliated subsidiaries across system integration, data center infrastructure, software solutions, cloud and managed services, and power systems. Its six operating groups — MDS Computers, MDS Storage Solutions, MDS SI Technology & Security Solutions, MDS Site & Power, MDS PACC, and eSolutions — deliver enterprise ICT services through 2,600+ professionals (at the MDS SI Group level) holding 1,400+ technology and 250+ service delivery certifications, serving 5,000+ customers in 11 countries and 18 cities across the Middle East and Turkey. The portfolio spans OEM resale and integration (HP, Dell EMC, Cisco, Microsoft, IBM, VMware, Oracle, Apple, Lenovo, Veritas, Pure Storage, Nutanix, Commvault), managed services including 24/7 helpdesk and datacenter monitoring, T3 cloud hosting via eHDF, telecom shelter manufacturing via 2I, and enterprise asset management software via IBM Maximo EAM.

The company makes money through a mix of project-based professional services, hardware resale and integration (servers, storage, networking, security, power generators), recurring managed services and cloud subscriptions, and software licensing/implementation. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting government, banking, oil & gas, telecoms, healthcare, and education verticals, supplemented by channel partnerships through OEM ecosystems and a 24/7 call center. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific on multi-year contracts, with no public price list disclosed. MDS UAE holds top-tier OEM accreditations across competing stacks (Dell EMC Titanium, HP Platinum, IBM Platinum, Microsoft Gold, Veritas Platinum), and eHDF has achieved PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 22301 certifications, positioning the group as a compliance-ready integrator for regulated workloads. The parent is the MIDIS Group, an international conglomerate with operations across Central East Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Name

MidEast Data Systems

Legal name

MidEast Data Systems UAE (MDS UAE)

Website

https://mds.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

MidEast Data Systems (MDS UAE) is an Abu Dhabi-based holding company with 24+ subsidiaries providing system integration, data center infrastructure, cloud, managed services, and software solutions to enterprise and government clients across the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IT System Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application Data Migration & Master Data Management Services (BPAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Development Center (ODC) / Dedicated Team Services (BPAEAMAL), End-User Device Management (UEM/MDM, Desktop/Laptop/Tablet) (BPAEAIAB)

Keywords

• IT system integration
• Data center infrastructure
• Managed cloud services
• Enterprise networking solutions
• Cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Integration: Integration and delivery of customized advanced enterprise Data Centre Solutions including servers, storage, backup, network and security solutions
2. Data Center Infrastructure: Data Center activities including consultancy, design, supply, installation and maintenance; Turnkey Power projects for Oil and Gas, Telecom and Utilities
3. Software Solutions & Professional Services: Software implementation, licensing, and professional services including enterprise software solutions
4. Managed Services: 24/7 on-site coverage, proactive services, fully manned Call Centre/Helpdesk, datacenter monitoring and management
5. Cloud and Hosting Solutions: Cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS services; managed hosting; private and public cloud solutions
6. Power Systems: Diesel generators for standby and continuous operation, DC systems, generators on rental basis

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MDS UAE is a holding company of 24+ affiliated firms delivering enterprise IT system integration, data center and critical infrastructure design, implementation and operation, cloud and managed hosting, enterprise software solutions, networking and cybersecurity, and standby power systems. Services are packaged for large enterprise and government customers across the UAE and broader Middle East, spanning professional services, hardware supply, managed services, and software licensing/implementation. The company combines best-of-breed OEM partnerships (HP, Dell EMC, Cisco, VMware, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, Lenovo, Veritas) with its own certified delivery teams to provide end-to-end ICT solutions.

Product overview

MDS UAE is a diversified IT services holding company with 24+ subsidiary companies operating across multiple technology domains. The portfolio is organized into six main groups: (1) MDS Computers Group - enterprise management, virtualization, cloud computing, and IOT solutions; (2) MDS Storage Solutions Group - enterprise storage, backup, and data center solutions; (3) MDS SI Technology & Security Solutions Group - managed services, security, Oracle ERP, and cloud IaaS/PaaS/SaaS; (4) MDS Site & Power Solutions Group - data center infrastructure, power systems, telecom shelters; (5) MDS PACC Group - IT solutions and turnkey projects; (6) eSolutions Group - IBM Maximo EAM solutions and Veritas data management. Service offerings include System Integration, Data Storage and Security, Systems and Networking, Data Center Infrastructure, Software Solutions, Cloud and Hosting Solutions, Managed Security and Services, Help Desk/Call Center Services, Low Voltage/AV Solutions, and Power Generators. The company leverages partnerships with major technology vendors including HP, Microsoft, Dell EMC, VMware, Cisco, Oracle, IBM, Apple, Lenovo, and Veritas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MDS Computers Group: Leading System Integrator in the Middle East offering enterprise management solutions, consulting services, Microsoft services, virtualization, cloud computing, and data center solutions.
• MDS Storage Solutions Group
• MDS SI Technology & Security Solutions Group
• MDS Site & Power Group
• MDS PACC Group
• eSolutions Group

Products and services

• System Integration Services
• Data Center Infrastructure Services
• Cloud and Hosting Solutions
• Managed Services and IT Outsourcing
• Networking and Security Services
• Software Solutions and Professional Services
• Power Generators (Sales, Rentals, and IPP)
• Data Storage and Security Solutions
• Help Desk and Call Center Services
• Low Voltage and Audio-Visual Solutions
• Telecom Infrastructure and Shelter Manufacturing
• Maintenance, Operations and Outsourcing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• IDC #1 market share in UAE IT services market (2017 revenues)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HP (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018MDS UAE qualified as HP EG Platinum Partner in 2018. MDS Computers & HPE co-sponsored events and hosted the Arabian Business Awards together.
• Dell EMCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018MDS SI qualified as Dell EMC Titanium Solutions Provider in 2018. MDS SI won the EMEA Go Big-Win Big Services Award at the 2018 Dell EMC Partner of the Year Awards.
• Aruba NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018MDS UAE qualified as Aruba PRfN Platinum Partner in 2018.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationeSolutions is a platinum IBM partner (highest level of accreditation available), offering IBM EAM solutions and cloud management expertise. eSolutions received IBM certificate for Cloud Management expertise.
• VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationeSolutions Data Management is the most experienced Veritas partner in the Middle East with Platinum Partnership level and Expert Competency capabilities through Veritas Partner Force Program.
• GemaltocoreTechnology or IntegrationCPT won Partner of the Year 2017 award from Gemalto for providing excellent networking services.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationLiveRoute is a Microsoft Gold Partner and Cloud-based solutions provider since 2008. MDS One is Microsoft LAR/LSP, CSP and Gold Partner for over 20 years. LiveRoute was the first company born 100% in the Cloud in the region.
• ApplecoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS CTS is an Apple Authorized Reseller and Authorized System Integrator, also Apple Solution Expert for Education with extensive experience supplying Apple technology to schools and universities.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationEBM Dubai won the Platinum Partner of the Year 2017 award from Lenovo for outstanding partnership performance.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCDA is an Enterprise VMware Solution provider. MDS SI integrates VMware solutions as part of their best-of-breed technology portfolio.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCPT specializes in providing Cisco solutions for Data Centers, Cyber Security, Collaboration and Cisco SDN - ACI. CPT won a Cisco award for being an outstanding partner.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS Computers met with Veeam to showcase the launch of V10 and data protection solutions for customers.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI TSS offers On Premise Oracle ERP, Siebel and BI Solutions as part of their enterprise infrastructure offerings.
• Pure StoragecoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI TSS includes Pure Storage in their On Premise Infrastructure solutions portfolio.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI TSS offers Nutanix hyperconverged solutions as part of their On Premise Infrastructure portfolio.
• CommvaultcoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI TSS includes Commvault in their data protection and backup solutions portfolio.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationeSolutions Data Management offers backup and recovery solutions as part of their Veritas and data management services.
• HitachicoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI TSS includes Hitachi in their On Premise Infrastructure solutions portfolio.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI integrates DellEMC Hardware/Software solutions and holds Titanium Solutions Provider status.
• SymanteccoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS Computers has the highest level of accreditation with Symantec as part of their security solutions portfolio.
• CitrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS Computers holds high-level accreditation with Citrix for virtualization and cloud computing solutions.
• RSAcoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI integrates RSA security solutions as part of their enterprise information infrastructure offerings.
• InformaticacoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI integrates Informatica solutions for data management and analytics.
• RiverbedcoreTechnology or IntegrationMDS SI integrates Riverbed WAN optimization solutions as part of their enterprise solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FVC: Value-added distributor and SI focused on the Middle East and Africa with deep enterprise security, networking, and data center practices. Comparable to MDS UAE on vendor-aligned distribution plus integration services model.
• Gulf Business Machines (GBM): IBM joint venture operating across the Gulf as a systems integrator and managed services provider. Direct comparable to MDS UAE given shared OEM-aligned SI model, enterprise/government customer base, and footprint in UAE and broader Middle East.
• Emitac: UAE-based IT solutions and distribution group serving enterprise and government customers across the Gulf. Highly comparable to MDS UAE in terms of multi-vendor SI model, geographic focus, and customer segmentation.

Broad incumbents

• ALSO Group: European-headquartered IT distribution and services group with growing Middle East operations. Comparable to MDS UAE as a multi-OEM distributor adding cloud and managed services, though primarily regional in Europe.
• TD SYNNEX: Global IT distribution and solutions aggregator formed from Tech Data and SYNNEX. Comparable to MDS UAE in carrying enterprise OEMs (HP, Dell, Cisco) into regional markets, though at vastly larger global scale.
• Atos: Global IT services and SI with active Middle East business serving government and large enterprise. Comparable to MDS UAE on enterprise infrastructure services, though operating at much larger scale across geographies.
• Ingram Micro: Global IT distribution and services giant. Comparable as a multi-OEM distributor with growing professional/managed services overlay, but far broader in scale and geography than MDS UAE's regional focus.
• Dimension Data / NTT Data: Global systems integrator with deep Middle East operations across networking, data center, and managed services. Comparable to MDS UAE on the enterprise SI and managed services dimensions, but at significantly larger global scale.
• Westcon-Comstor: Global specialty distributor focused on networking, security, and data center vendors with strong Middle East presence. Comparable to MDS UAE's CPT and MDS SI subsidiaries on the security and infrastructure distribution side.

Others

• e& (formerly Etisalat Group): UAE-headquartered telecom group expanding into enterprise IT, cloud, and data center services. Comparable to MDS UAE as a UAE enterprise ICT provider competing for the same large enterprise and government workloads, but via a telecom-led rather than SI-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mds-uae

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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