Glocom
Glocom is a Dubai-based, privately held systems integrator founded in 1996, delivering broadcast, broadband, and telecommunications technology solutions including DTH/IPTV/OTT, studio integration, and satellite/terrestrial transmission across the Middle East.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Glocom does
Glocom is a Dubai-based, privately held technology solutions provider established in 1996, specializing in systems integration for the broadcast, broadband, and telecommunications industries across the Middle East. The company designs, engineers, integrates, and supports end-to-end solutions spanning three core solution areas: Digital Video Delivery Infrastructure (DTH/IPTV/OTT with integrated CAS, SMS, STB, and call centre systems), Broadcast and Digital Media Solutions (studio integration, OB vans, playout automation, asset management, monitoring, virtual studios, and live censoring), and Satellite and Terrestrial Transmission Systems (earth stations, teleports, MMDS, DVB-T2, DTH, flyaway terminals, VSAT, and master control rooms). Its technology stack relies on partner OEMs including Harmonic (encoders/decoders, ProMedia Carbon), Canon (broadcast optics since 1996), Newtec (satellite communications, Silver Certified Partner), Axia/LiveWire (AoIP), Vislink (wireless camera links), and Rohde & Schwarz/GATESAIR/TEM/ELTI/RVR (transmitters).
Glocom generates revenue through four streams: one-time project-based system integration and equipment supply contracts, recurring managed services (including a 15-engineer deployment for Bahrain IAA covering earth station, radio, OB, and microwave operations), professional services and consultancy, and a 24x7 support centre with warranty arrangements. The go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales targeting broadcasters, telecom operators, and government entities, with projects delivered across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Pakistan. The company operates from two Dubai locations (JLT headquarters and Jebel Ali Free Zone branch), maintains IABM membership, and is led by founder Zahid Mirza (President and Chairman). Notable marquee customers include Al Jazeera Network, Bahrain TV, Dubai Media Inc., Etisalat, Al Watan TV Kuwait, and the Bahrain Information Affairs Authority.
Glocom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Glocom
- Legal name
- Glocom
- Website
- https://glocomltd.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Glocom is a Dubai-based, privately held systems integrator founded in 1996, delivering broadcast, broadband, and telecommunications technology solutions including DTH/IPTV/OTT, studio integration, and satellite/terrestrial transmission across the Middle East.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Glocom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Broadcast Technology Systems Integration
- NAICS
- Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Satellite Telecommunications (517410)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)
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Where Glocom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dubai
- HQ country
- United Arab Emirates
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices2 records
Markets served
Glocom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- System Integration and Technology Solutions: Design, engineering, integration, and support of broadcast, broadband and telecommunication systems. Includes turnkey projects covering encoding solutions, CAS and billing systems, studio integration, satellite uplink systems, and master control room deployments.
- Managed Services: Installation, operation and maintenance services including 24x7 support centre and warranty support. Includes broadcast engineering managed services with dedicated engineering teams deployed at customer sites.
- Equipment and Hardware Supply: Supply of broadcast equipment including encoders, decoders, cameras, lenses, satellite equipment, transmission systems, and specialized broadcasting hardware from manufacturer partners.
- Professional Services: Broadcast and media consultancy services, technical training, on-site technical support, and service centre operations for broadcast lenses, cameras and VTRs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Glocom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Glocom provides end-to-end technology solutions and systems integration services for broadcast, broadband, and telecommunication industries across the Middle East. The company designs, engineers, integrates, and supports digital television studios, pay TV platforms (DTH/IPTV/OTT with CAS, SMS, and STB), satellite and terrestrial transmission systems (earth stations, teleports, MMDS, DVB-T2, DTH, VSAT), and radio broadcast facilities. Core offerings are complemented by managed services, 24x7 technical support, broadcast equipment servicing, and consultancy for enterprise and government customers.
Product overview
Glocom is a technology solution provider established in 1996 offering an integrated portfolio of broadcast, broadband, and telecommunication solutions. The company's product architecture comprises three core solution areas: Digital Video Delivery Infrastructure covering DTH/IPTV/OTT platforms with integrated CAS, SMS, and STB systems for pay TV operations; Broadcast and Digital Media Solutions encompassing studio integration, playout automation, asset management, and outside broadcast units for digital workflow transformation; and Satellite/Terrestrial Transmission Systems providing complete earth station, teleport, and terrestrial transmission solutions. These are complemented by managed services including installation, operation, maintenance, and 24x7 technical support. The portfolio enables encoding for over 1500 TV programs, supports 0.5 million+ subscribers, manages 5000+ broadcast camera lenses, and monitors 1000+ channels across broadcast, broadband, and telecommunication industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Digital Video Delivery Infrastructure (DTH/IPTV/OTT) End-to-end pay TV and free-to-air platform delivery for DTH, IPTV, and OTT operators, integrating conditional access (CAS), subscriber management (SMS), set-top boxes (STB), and call centre systems to enable triple play services over broadband, IPTV, wireless, and interactive media.
- Broadcast and Digital Media Solutions IT-based solutions, systems integration, and workflow products and services for broadcasters and professional media companies transitioning from traditional tape-based environments to digital workflows, covering outside broadcast units, studio integration, lighting, virtual studio and sports solutions, production and post-production, newsroom systems, archive and asset management, live censoring, monitoring and analyzing, and playout automation.
- Satellite and Terrestrial Transmission Systems End-to-end ground system engineering services covering consulting, planning, supply, and installation of satellite earth stations, teleports, terrestrial transmission (MMDS, DVB-T2, DTH), digital satellite news gathering terminals, flyaway terminals, VSAT, and TVRO systems, integrating high-profile transmitter equipment from Rohde & Schwarz, GATESAIR (Harris), TEM, ELTI, and RVR, plus master control room solutions.
- Broadcast and Media Consultancy Services Professional consultancy services for broadcast and media industry projects, providing expert advisory on technology integration, system design, and solution architecture across broadcast, broadband, and telecommunication domains.
- Broadcast Engineering Managed Services Installation, operation, and maintenance services for broadcast, broadband, and telecommunication systems, including 24x7 support centre, warranty support, and dedicated on-site engineering teams for government and enterprise broadcast entities.
- Service Centre for Broadcast Equipment
Quantifiable outcome
- Encoding solution for more than 1500 TV programs delivered
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Companies that use Glocom
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Glocom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature4 records
Glocom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- IABMcoreGloCom became a proud member of IABM, the International Trade Association for Suppliers of Broadcast and Media Technology. As a member, GloCom contributes 20+ years of experience as systems and technology integrator in Radio & TV Broadcast and Media technologies in the Middle East region. IABM facilitates important networking and interaction between suppliers that shape and define the unique ecosystem of the broadcast and media technology industry.
- NewteccoreNewtec certified GloCom as a Silver Certified Partner for 2016 based upon value addition in sales, technical support, and business development in the region. GloCom staff has been trained on Newtec product range. This certification demonstrates GloCom's capabilities in satellite communication and broadcast technology integration.
- HarmoniccoreGloCom won a large supply contract from Pakistan for Harmonic C&D equipment including encoders/decoders for a prominent broadcaster. Additionally, Glocom uses Harmonic encoders and multiplexers for HD upgrades (Al Watan TV, Kuwait) and Harmonic ProMedia Carbon for VOD transcoding (Etisalat Web TV).
- Canon EuropacoreCanon Europa and GloCom have been Canon Broadcast partners since the foundation of Glocom in 1996. GloCom is well respected by the market because of 100% commitment to Canon and customers in the Middle East region. GloCom provides sales and services for Canon Broadcast products including cameras, lenses, and broadcast equipment.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Glocom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Glocom social profiles
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Glocom leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Glocom funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Glocom M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Glocom
What does Glocom do?
Glocom provides end-to-end technology solutions and systems integration services for broadcast, broadband, and telecommunication industries across the Middle East. The company designs, engineers, integrates, and supports digital television studios, pay TV platforms (DTH/IPTV/OTT with CAS, SMS, and STB), satellite and terrestrial transmission systems (earth stations, teleports, MMDS, DVB-T2, DTH, VSAT), and radio broadcast facilities. Core offerings are complemented by managed services, 24x7 technical support, broadcast equipment servicing, and consultancy for enterprise and government customers.
Is Glocom a public or private company?
Glocom is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Glocom founded?
Glocom was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Glocom based?
Glocom is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.
How does Glocom make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. System Integration and Technology Solutions are the primary driver. The others are managed Services, equipment and Hardware Supply and professional Services.
Does Glocom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Glocom.
What industry is Glocom in?
Glocom's product category is Broadcast Technology Systems Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAJAB, Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom), with a secondary code of HDAFAIAM, Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE). Its NAICS code is 5174 and its SIC code is 3576.