SkyOne

What SkyOne does

SkyOne is a Dubai-headquartered value-added distributor and managed service provider of enterprise data protection and security solutions, founded in 2015 and operating with 11-50 employees across the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman), Turkey, India, and South Africa. The company serves enterprises in verticals including banking and finance, government, oil and gas, retail, hospitality, industrial, education, shipping and logistics, luxury retail, construction, and large conglomerates. Its portfolio comprises four core products: Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Physical/Virtual Server Protection, Cloud Applications Data Protection, and Endpoint Backup & Management, delivered through a unified native cloud control plane supporting VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and private cloud deployments.

The platform is built on a native cloud architecture with software-defined networking, global deduplication, auto-tiered storage, and multi-zone redundancy. Stated technical differentiators include drag-and-drop orchestration for disaster recovery workflows, a 15-minute failover SLA with a 70-second average recovery time, and digital envelope encryption where neither SkyOne nor legal compulsion can access customer keys. Compliance posture inherits SOC1 and HIPAA certifications through underlying AWS and Druva infrastructure. The company monetizes through annual subscriptions with deal sizes ranging from 12 TB to 3000+ users.

SkyOne's go-to-market is predominantly channel-led: a reseller partner program offering deal registration, marketing collateral, market development funds, joint events, and technical training is complemented by direct enterprise field sales and inside sales motions. The product stack is assembled through technology alliances with Druva (endpoint and SaaS protection), Infrascale (DRaaS), Appranix (cloud-native application recovery), Atempo (large-scale enterprise data preservation), vTiger, and Axia ERP, which together supply much of the underlying capability that SkyOne localizes, distributes, and supports for the regional market.

Name

SkyOne

Legal name

SkyOne Cloud

Website

https://skyoneme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SkyOne is a Dubai-headquartered value-added distributor and managed service provider of cloud-native enterprise data protection and security solutions, serving banks, governments, and large enterprises across the Middle East, Turkey, India, and South Africa via channel partners and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Data Protection and Security

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) (HDABAHAD)

Keywords

• Enterprise data protection
• Disaster recovery services
• Cloud data backup
• Endpoint backup management
• Data security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Data Protection Solutions: Subscription-based recurring revenue from enterprise data protection and security solutions including disaster recovery, server protection, endpoint backup, and cloud application protection.
2. Partner Channel Revenue: Revenue generated through channel partner program including reseller margins and deal registration incentives for partners across Middle East, Turkey, and India.
3. Cloud Training Services: Cloud training enquiries and services offered to enterprise customers and partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SkyOne is a value-added distributor and managed service provider delivering enterprise data protection and security via a native cloud platform. It offers four core products — Disaster Recovery As A Service (DRaaS), Physical/Virtual Server Protection, Cloud Applications Data Protection (Office 365, Google Suite, Box, Salesforce), and Endpoint Backup & Management — sold as subscription-based cloud services to enterprise customers across the Middle East, Turkey, India, and South Africa, primarily through channel reseller partners.

Product overview

SkyOne is a value-added distributor and managed service provider specializing in enterprise data protection and security, powered by native cloud technology. The company operates across Middle East, Turkey, and India through channel partners. SkyOne offers a unified portfolio of four core products: Disaster Recovery As A Service (DRaaS) for business continuity with automated failover; Physical/Virtual Server Protection for multi-hypervisor VM backup; Cloud Applications Data Protection for SaaS data (Office 365, Google Suite, Box, Salesforce); and Endpoint Backup & Management for corporate device data. The products share a common native cloud architecture and unified management console, enabling enterprises to achieve comprehensive data protection, governance, and security across hybrid IT environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Disaster Recovery As A Service (DRaaS) A cloud-based disaster recovery solution that replicates data from physical and virtualized environments (Windows, Linux, Unix, VMware, Hyper-V) to the cloud. Features drag-and-drop orchestration for recovery workflows, an industry-leading 15-minute failover SLA, and an average recovery time of 70 seconds. Designed for enterprise customers requiring business continuity.
• Physical/Virtual Server Protection A unified data protection and management solution for multiple virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV) with VM cloud backup, instant DR, and long-term archival. Delivers 60% lower TCO over legacy models using global deduplication, ever-incremental backups, and auto-tiered storage. Targeted at enterprise IT teams managing heterogeneous virtual server estates.
• Cloud Applications Data Protection Comprehensive backup, recovery, and archival solution for Office 365, Google Suite, Box, and Salesforce. Provides data visibility, access and compliance monitoring across SaaS services with legal hold workflow and eDiscovery capabilities. Powered by Druva. Built for enterprises needing SaaS data governance and compliance.
• Endpoint Backup & Management Data protection and management solution for endpoints (laptops, desktops, smartphones, tablets) with unified visibility, search, and governance. Features lightweight agents with zero-impact to end-user productivity and granular self-service file recovery. Powered by Druva inSync with multi-zone redundancy and AWS infrastructure across 30+ customer-selectable regions. Targeted at enterprises with distributed workforces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% lower TCO compared to legacy data protection models
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DruvacoreTechnology or IntegrationDruva is a global leader in cloud data protection and management, delivering Data Management-as-a-Service that aggregates data from endpoints, servers and cloud applications. SkyOne offers Druva's solutions including endpoint backup, cloud applications data protection, and server protection through their channel partner program.
• InfrascalecoreTechnology or IntegrationInfrascale is an enterprise-grade disaster recovery solution providing rapid failover with flexibility to boot from appliance or cloud. Supports 100+ versions of operating systems with DR to customer's cloud, SkyOne's cloud, or any cloud.
• AppranixsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAppranix provides cloud-native backup and recovery of all resources, services, and dependencies for distributed cloud applications. Offers app-centric cloud-native model for backup, recovery, and DR compared to legacy infrastructure-centric models.
• AtemposupportingTechnology or IntegrationAtempo preserves and moves data ecosystems for mid-sized and large corporate organizations. Founded in 1992 in France, the company protects endpoints, applications, servers and large storages with headquarters in Massy, near Paris and 13 offices across North America, Europe and Asia.
• vTigersupportingTechnology or IntegrationvTiger CRM breaks the walls between Marketing, Sales, and Support teams, enabling them to do their best work from one shared view of the customer.
• Axia ERPsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAxia Information Systems is a leading integrator of Transportation ERP business systems including Freight Forwarding, Clearance, NVOCC, and Logistics. One of the fastest growing software solution providers in the GCC.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Druva: Cloud-native Data Management-as-a-Service covering endpoints, servers, and SaaS applications. Both a SkyOne technology partner and direct competitor; Druva selling direct into the Middle East would undercut SkyOne's channel-based endpoint and SaaS backup business.
• Zerto: Specialist in disaster recovery and cloud data management for virtualized and hybrid environments, owned by HPE. Overlaps directly with SkyOne's DRaaS positioning around replication, failover, and orchestration for VMware/Hyper-V workloads.
• Acronis: Cyber protection platform combining backup, DR, endpoint protection, and SaaS backup with strong regional partner programs. Closely comparable to SkyOne across DRaaS, endpoint, and SaaS data protection, and operates an active Middle East channel.
• Infrascale: Enterprise-grade DRaaS offering rapid failover with appliance or cloud boot across 100+ OS versions. SkyOne is a channel partner of Infrascale, but the two can also compete head-to-head for DR deals in the Middle East.
• Atempo: European data protection vendor covering endpoints, applications, servers, and large storage environments. Listed as a SkyOne technology partner but also competes in the same data protection category across regulated industries.

Broad incumbents

• Cohesity: AI-powered data security and management platform spanning backup, DR, and ransomware recovery. Competes with SkyOne in enterprise hybrid-cloud data protection and is expanding presence in EMEA and emerging markets.
• Commvault: Enterprise data protection and information management platform with broad backup, DR, and SaaS coverage (Metallic). Overlaps with SkyOne across server, endpoint, SaaS, and DR, and is increasingly active in regulated Middle East verticals.
• Veeam Software: Global leader in backup, recovery, and data management for virtual, physical, and cloud workloads. Directly competes with SkyOne's Physical/Virtual Server Protection and DRaaS offerings, especially as Veeam expands Veeam Service Provider (VSP) partners in the Middle East.
• Rubrik: Cloud-native data management and ransomware recovery platform targeting enterprise and mid-market. Competes head-to-head with SkyOne on cloud-native architecture and unified data protection for hybrid environments.

Emerging players

• StorCentric (Retrospect / Drobo): Provides data protection solutions including Retrospect backup and DR offerings. Competes in the SMB and mid-market backup segment that overlaps with SkyOne's deal-size range (12 TB to 3000+ users).

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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