Q-Soft

What Q-Soft does

Q-Soft is a Qatar-headquartered system integrator specializing in Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems and Information Communications Technology (ICT) solutions, founded in 1988 by Mr. Abdulla Al-Hammadi as the first company of its kind in the country. It delivers end-to-end physical-layer infrastructure across structured cabling and fiber optics, audio visual systems, public address and voice alarm, CCTV and access control, lighting control, smart home and guest room management, video intercom, IPTV/SMATV, master clock, and digital signage. All work is executed by 250+ in-house engineers and technicians certified across BICSI, SIEMON, BELDEN, CORNING, PANDUIT, AVIXA, CRESTRON, POLYCOM, and BIAMP, with no subcontracting.

The company serves 400+ major customers across government, semi-government, healthcare, education, banking, hospitality, real estate, oil & gas, and sports sectors in Qatar, with regional subsidiaries in the UAE (Cabletronics) and India (Q-Soft India Pvt. Ltd.) and additional project presence in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: turnkey system integration project delivery, product supply through government and corporate tenders, and recurring maintenance/support and facilities management services. Q-Soft holds multiple regulatory approvals (CRA Import Authorization, Ministry of Interior SSD Approved CCTV Contractor, Ministry of Finance trade and installation licenses) that function as competitive gating for security- and telecom-adjacent tenders, and it is an authorized seller/installer for global OEMs including Corning and ABB i-bus KNX. Marquee project references include Sidra Medical & Research Center (60,000+ network points), The Pearl Island (21,756 outlets, 100 km fiber), New Doha International Airport (100 km fiber), Doha Asian Games 2006 (12,500 data points in 8 months), Park Hyatt Hotel, Msheireb Downtown Doha, and Qatar Foundation facilities.

The company is privately held by the founder, has no disclosed external investors or funding rounds, and generates revenue primarily through enterprise project-based contracts awarded via direct tender and field sales rather than through standardized pricing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and product/contract structures vary by project specification and customer segment.

Name

Q-Soft

Legal name

Q-Soft

Website

https://qsoft-corp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Q-Soft is a Doha-headquartered system integrator specializing in Extra Low Voltage (ELV) and ICT infrastructure solutions for Qatar's government, healthcare, education, banking, hospitality, and real estate sectors. It delivers turnkey structured cabling, AV, security, lighting, and smart building systems using 250+ in-house certified engineers across 400+ enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ELV and ICT System Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Unified Communications & Collaboration Network Services (VoIP/QoS) (BPAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Structured cabling systems
• ELV system integration
• ICT infrastructure solutions
• Fiber optic networks
• Smart building automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Integration Projects: Turnkey project delivery for ELV and ICT solutions including design, installation, testing, commissioning and management of structured cabling systems and networks
2. Product Supply: Participation in government, semi-government and corporate tenders to supply specialized IT related items and equipment
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing maintenance, repair and support services for installed systems including preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and corrective maintenance
4. Facilities Management: Facilities management services for IT infrastructure

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Q-Soft is a Qatar-based system integrator that delivers Extra Low Voltage (ELV) and Information Communications Technology (ICT) solutions for government, semi-government and enterprise clients. Offerings span structured cabling and fiber optics, audio-visual systems, public address, security (CCTV and access control), lighting control, smart home / guest room management, IPTV/SMATV, master clock, intercom and digital signage, supported by project management, network consultancy and facilities management services executed on a 100% in-house, non-subcontracted basis.

Product overview

Q-Soft is a system integrator offering Extra Low Voltage (ELV) Systems and ICT Solutions as a unified portfolio of integrated products and services. The core offerings include Structured Cabling and Fiber Optics, Audio Visual Systems, Security Systems, Lighting Control, Smart Home/Guest Room Management, Video Intercom, IPTV/SMATV, Master Clock, and Digital Signage systems, all supported by Project Management and Network Consultancy services. The company operates through Business Solutions (turnkey software, IT consultancy, security), Supplies, Network, and Audio Visual divisions. These products are designed to work together as an integrated building technology ecosystem, with key solutions like GRMS integrating with BMS, PMS, and Access Control systems for comprehensive automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structured Cabling and Fiber Optics Physical layer integration services for voice and data networks, encompassing design, installation, testing, commissioning and management of structured horizontal and vertical LAN cabling systems for enterprise and government facilities.
• Audio Visual System Design, installation and maintenance of integrated audio-visual systems including projection, video conferencing, telepresence and auditorium AV solutions for corporate, government and education clients.
• Public Address System Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems for announcements and emergency notification across facilities such as universities, hospitals and government buildings.
• Security Systems CCTV, access control and integrated security solutions including door access and alarm systems for enterprise and government facilities.
• Lighting Control System Intelligent smart sensors, timer controls and LUX sensors for centralized lighting management with Building Management System integration for hotels, residences and commercial premises.
• Smart Home Solution / Guest Room Management System (GRMS) Guest room and residential automation covering lighting, FCU, curtain control and iPad user interfaces, integrated with PMS, BMS, access control and content management systems for hotel and premium residential deployments.
• Audio & Video Intercom System Video intercom system for residential and commercial buildings with door release integration, concierge stations and smart home touch-panel answering.
• IPTV / SMATV Systems Television distribution systems for hotels and residential complexes via satellite (SMATV) or IPTV sources, including head-end design and outlet deployment.
• Master Clock System Centralized time synchronization and clock distribution systems for buildings, campuses and critical facilities.
• Digital Signage System Electronic display systems for information dissemination, wayfinding and corporate communication across buildings and public spaces.
• Network Consultancy Network design, documentation, audit and infrastructure planning services for enterprise and government customers across Qatar.
• Facilities Management Ongoing facilities technology management, preventative maintenance and reactive support for installed ELV and IT systems across enterprise and government customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of Qatar structured cabling market share for major projects
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABB i-bus® KNXcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB i-bus® KNX is a cutting-edge smart home and building automation system built on the globally recognized KNX standard. It seamlessly connects all electrical components into a unified network for complete transparency and optimal information flow.
• SiemoncoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Siemon Cabling System provides end-to-end structured cabling solutions for voice, data, image and other information technologies based on 100 ohm category 3, 4, and 5 twisted-pair, category 5, 6 & screened twisted pair, and optical fiber cabling.
• CorningcoreTechnology or IntegrationCorning Cable Systems offers the broadest range of end-to-end fiber optic and copper product solutions. Q-Soft is an authorized seller and installer for Corning in the State of Qatar.
• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationCrestron Electronics is the leading provider of control and automation systems for homes, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and more with over 40 years in business and 57 offices worldwide.
• ExtroncoreTechnology or IntegrationExtron manufactures computer-video interfaces, switchers, configurable control systems, distribution amplifiers, scalers, signal processing equipment, and high resolution cables for boardrooms and lecture halls.
• PolycomcoreTechnology or IntegrationPolycom RealPresence video solutions extend collaborative visual communication capabilities from video collaboration software to group video systems and immersive theaters, powered by the Polycom RealPresence Platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Cisco Systems: Cisco is a strategic technology partner to Q-Soft (Pearl Island active network delivered jointly with Mannai) and the dominant global vendor of enterprise networking equipment. While not a direct integrator competitor, Cisco's partner ecosystem and direct enterprise sales motion shape the competitive dynamics of the network infrastructure layer in which Q-Soft operates.
• CommScope: CommScope is a global manufacturer of structured cabling, fiber, and network infrastructure — directly competing with Q-Soft's cabling vendor partners (Corning, Siemon). As a key upstream supplier in Q-Soft's ecosystem, CommScope influences pricing, certification, and the integrator value layer across the GCC market.

Direct peers

• Gulf Business Machines (GBM): GBM is a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider in the Gulf, offering IT infrastructure, networking, and managed services across multiple verticals. It overlaps with Q-Soft's enterprise IT integration and infrastructure services for government and large enterprise customers in the region.
• MDS Systems Integration (MDS SI): MDS SI is one of the largest IT and ELV system integrators in the Middle East, headquartered in the UAE with operations across the GCC. It competes directly with Q-Soft across structured cabling, AV, security, and ICT integration for government and enterprise clients.
• Al-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies: Al-Falak is a Saudi Arabia–headquartered system integrator offering IT infrastructure, networking, and ELV solutions across the Middle East. It directly competes with Q-Soft for enterprise and government tenders, with similar vendor partner ecosystems (Corning, CommScope, etc.).
• Saudi Business Machines (SBM): SBM is the IBM-affiliated systems integrator for Saudi Arabia, delivering enterprise IT infrastructure, networking, and managed services. It is a credible regional alternative for large government and enterprise tenders that compete with Q-Soft's ICT integration offerings.
• National Technology Group (NTG): NTG is a Saudi-based IT services and system integration group serving enterprise and government clients across the GCC. It operates in adjacent verticals — IT infrastructure, networking, and managed services — competing for the same mega-project integrator mandates as Q-Soft.

Regional players

• AVI-SPL: AVI-SPL is one of the world's largest AV system integrators, primarily serving North America and EMEA. It is comparable to Q-Soft in delivering enterprise AV, video conferencing, and unified communications integration for large facilities, and represents a global benchmark for the kind of AV-led SI scale Q-Soft could pursue regionally.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global incumbent in building automation, electrical infrastructure, and data center solutions. Its EcoStruxure platform overlaps with Q-Soft's smart-building, lighting control, and structured-cabling work, though Schneider's portfolio is much broader and includes hardware and software platforms Q-Soft integrates rather than competes with directly.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's Building Technologies division offers BMS, security, and integrated building solutions globally, including in the GCC. It competes for the same mega-project smart-building mandates that Q-Soft serves, but as part of a much larger industrial conglomerate with proprietary platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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