What MDS Computers does

MDS Computers is a UAE-headquartered IT infrastructure services provider established in 2000 as part of the Midis Group (MDS SI group), operating from Abu Dhabi with a regional office in Dubai and serving enterprise, large corporate, and public sector clients across the UAE. The company pioneered the region's first data center in 2001 and has since built a hybrid multi-cloud platform that spans its own Dubai and Abu Dhabi data centers, on-premise environments, and all four major public hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, Oracle, Google Cloud), with HPE GreenLake as a core private cloud offering. Its portfolio is organized into five solution pillars (Cloud & Infrastructure Ecosystem, Data Management & Resiliency, Digital Workspace & Collaboration, Business Transformation & Application Integration, Enterprise Networking & Cybersecurity) and eight cross-cutting capabilities (Cloud Migration and Hosting, Managed Services, Strategic Resourcing, As-a-Service Offerings, Technology Advisory and Consultancy, Service Framework and CX, Professional Services, Support Services), with proprietary platforms Cybersecurity360 and Data365 layered on top of a deep vendor stack that includes HPE, VMware, Red Hat, Nutanix, Fortinet, Palo Alto, IBM, CrowdStrike, Commvault, Veeam, Rubrik, NetApp, Vast Data, Cisco, Riverbed, and Nvidia.

The business runs on an enterprise-focused, direct sales motion with multi-year contracts and an OPEX-based As-a-Service model covering compute, storage, backup, disaster recovery, network, security, and business resiliency. The company is certified HPE-PRSP partner, ITIL 4 certified, and adheres to ISO 27001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 9001, PCI-DSS, SOC 1/2 Type II/3, CSA-Star Level 1, and HIPAA standards across its Operations Center, enabling it to serve regulated UAE workloads. Its 24x7 Operations Center is powered by AIOps and automation and operates with 230+ skilled professionals in IT, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. The company is ranked #1 by IDC for IT Services revenues in the UAE and claims 30 years of excellence in IT services, anchored by its position as part of the broader Midis Group conglomerate.

Name

MDS Computers

Legal name

MDS Computers

Website

https://mdscomputers.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MDS Computers is a UAE-based IT infrastructure services provider offering hybrid multi-cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, data protection, and AI-enabled solutions to enterprise, large corporate, and public sector clients across the UAE, with in-country data centers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) (BPAEADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

End-User Device Management (UEM/MDM, Desktop/Laptop/Tablet) (BPAEAIAB)

Keywords

• IT infrastructure services
• Managed cloud services
• Enterprise cybersecurity solutions
• Hybrid multi-cloud platform
• Data protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. As-a-Service Offerings: Comprehensive 'As a Service' business model characterized by OPEX flexibility, multi-year contracts, and a comprehensive portfolio including compute, storage, backup, disaster recovery, network, security, and business resiliency services delivered as managed services.
2. Managed Services: Comprehensive managed services for any data center or hybrid setup, including 24x7 Operations Center support, cybersecurity services, data management, and IT service management covering services, business, operations, and asset management.
3. Professional Services: IT Professional Services including solution design, project management, implementation and deployment, integration services, data migration and transformation, change management, and testing and user acceptance services.
4. Support Services: Support services including multivendor support, TCO reduction packages, 24x7 incident support, and maintenance lifecycle services with customizable support packages.
5. Strategic Resourcing: Agile resourcing services providing IT technical resources on a contractual basis for specific projects or periods, offering flexibility and scalability for workforce needs.
6. Technology Advisory and Consultancy: Strategic guidance and recommendations to optimize existing IT solutions throughout their lifecycle, focusing on technology roadmaps and continuous improvement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

MDS Computers is an IT infrastructure service provider delivering hybrid multi-cloud, cybersecurity, data protection, and managed services to enterprises and government entities in the UAE. The company operates in-country data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, integrates solutions from major technology vendors (HPE, VMware, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, Google, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.), and offers as-a-service, professional, and support engagements. Its proprietary platforms include Security360 (cybersecurity) and Data365 (data management), powered by a 24x7 AIOps Operations Center.

Product overview

MDS Computers is an IT services company offering a portfolio of technology solutions organized into five core solution pillars — Cloud & Infrastructure Ecosystem, Data Management & Resiliency, Digital Workspace & Collaboration, Business Transformation & Application Integration, and Enterprise Networking & Cybersecurity — each with specialized sub-products and modules. These are complemented by eight cross-cutting capabilities: Cloud Migration and Hosting, Managed Services (anchored by Cybersecurity360 and Data365 named offerings), Strategic Resourcing, As-A-Service Offerings, Technology Advisory and Consultancy Services, Professional Services, and Support Services. The portfolio is built on an extensive partner ecosystem including HPE (GreenLake), Nvidia (CUDA, DGX, Tesla, A100), Veeam, Commvault, VMware, Red Hat, Oracle, Fortinet, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Cisco, and multiple public hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, Oracle, Google Cloud), enabling MDS to deliver hybrid multi-cloud, managed security, data protection, AI, and professional services to enterprise clients across the UAE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cloud & Infrastructure Ecosystem Comprehensive cloud and infrastructure solutions encompassing cloud services (strategy, deployment, management across private, public, multi-cloud), high-performance and GPU-based computing (HPC, Nvidia GPU-accelerated computing, AI/ML frameworks, deep learning workstations), and infrastructure management and optimization (server infrastructure, virtualization, containerization, automation). Targeted at enterprise and government clients.
• Data Management & Resiliency Advanced storage and data protection solutions including backup and recovery software (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Acronis), disaster recovery and business continuity (DR, DRaaS, replication, failover), ransomware protection, and enterprise storage infrastructure (HPE, NetApp, Vast) across SAN, NAS, and DAS.
• Digital Workspace & Collaboration Integrated digital workspace and user mobility solutions covering unified communication and collaboration, customized VDI and secure remote access, endpoint security, device lifecycle management, and Apple enterprise solutions for modern enterprises.
• Business Transformation & Application Integration Business transformation services including AI-enabled solutions on the Nvidia platform, project management and collaboration tools (Monday.com), digital signature and workflow (Adobe), enterprise service bus and API management (Software AG), and business process management.
• Enterprise Networking & Cybersecurity Comprehensive network security and enterprise networking solutions including Zero Trust Network, SIEM, threat intelligence, SOAR, OT/IOT security, detection and response (NDR, EDR, XDR), multi-layered protection (firewalls, SASE, endpoint security, API security), observability and application performance management, and next-generation networking (SDN, SD-WAN, wireless).
• Managed Services Comprehensive managed services for any data center or hybrid setup powered by a 24x7 Operations Center with AIOps and automation. Includes Cybersecurity360, Data365, Service Desk, Help Desk, Contact Center, and ITIL 4 certified operations. Targeted at enterprise and government clients.
• As-A-Service Offerings Comprehensive As-a-Service business model with OPEX flexibility and multi-year contracts, including compute and storage powered by HPE GreenLake, hybrid cloud solutions (VMware, Red Hat, Oracle, Nutanix), IT service management, 24/7 Operations Center, data protection, end-user computing, and cybersecurity governance and compliance. Targeted at enterprise and government clients.
• Cloud Migration and Hosting Cloud migration and hosting capability spanning traditional colocation to hybrid multi-cloud platform, including platform assessment and migration readiness, cloud coverage across Dubai and Abu Dhabi data centers and major hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, Oracle, Google), HPE GreenLake private cloud, and compute, storage, backup, disaster recovery, network, and security as a service. Targeted at enterprise and government clients.
• Professional Services Comprehensive IT professional services covering solution design (high-level and low-level design documents), project management, implementation and deployment, integration services, data migration and transformation, change management, and testing and user acceptance. Targeted at enterprise and government clients.
• Support Services Comprehensive IT support services covering multivendor support (single service contract across the entire production environment), TCO reduction through customizable support packages, 24x7 incident support for applications and infrastructure, and maintenance lifecycle services. Targeted at enterprise and government clients.
• Strategic Resourcing Agile, cost-effective IT talent strategies enabling hiring of top IT technical resources on a contractual basis for specific projects or periods. Provides individual IT professionals to entire teams including desktop support engineers, system administrators, network engineers, security engineers, database administrators, contact centre agents, project managers, and solution architects.
• Technology Advisory and Consultancy Services IT solution and services consultancy helping businesses make informed decisions, maximize IT investments, and achieve business objectives. Provides strategic guidance and recommendations for technology road maps and continuous improvement across the IT solution lifecycle. Targeted at enterprise and government clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 by IDC for IT Services revenues in the UAE
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration43 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified HPE-PRSP partner offering in-country HPE GreenLake solutions for compute and storage services. Catering to businesses ranging from corporate to large enterprises and public sector entities.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationLeveraging VMware technologies for hybrid cloud solutions as part of the As-a-Service offerings portfolio.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for hybrid cloud solutions leveraging Red Hat enterprise open source technologies.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle cloud infrastructure partnerships for hybrid cloud deployments. Cloud 24x7 stack includes Oracle as one of four major public hyperscalers.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for hybrid cloud solutions leveraging Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud 24x7 stack includes Azure as one of four major public hyperscalers. Partnership enables hybrid multi-cloud deployments.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud 24x7 stack includes AWS as one of four major public hyperscalers. Partnership enables hybrid multi-cloud deployments.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud 24x7 stack includes Google Cloud as one of four major public hyperscalers. Partnership enables hybrid multi-cloud deployments.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationOperations Center powered by Fortinet technologies for cybersecurity monitoring and protection.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationOperations Center powered by Palo Alto technologies for next-generation network security.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationOperations Center powered by IBM technologies for cybersecurity and operational excellence.
• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or IntegrationOperations Center powered by CrowdStrike for endpoint security and threat detection.
• SentinelcoreTechnology or IntegrationOperations Center powered by Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM).
• CommvaultcoreTechnology or IntegrationData protection services leveraging Commvault solutions for backup, recovery, and advanced security features.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationData protection services leveraging Veeam for backup and recovery solutions.
• NetAppcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced storage solutions including NetApp AFF all-flash storage arrays.
• Vast DatacoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced storage solutions including Vast Data all-flash and hybrid storage arrays.
• RubrikcoreTechnology or IntegrationData protection services leveraging Rubrik for backup, recovery, and cyber resilience solutions.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationData protection services leveraging Acronis for backup and recovery solutions.
• SymanteccoreTechnology or IntegrationData protection services leveraging Symantec for enterprise security solutions.
• ForcepointcoreTechnology or IntegrationData protection services leveraging Forcepoint for advanced security features.
• RiverbedcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital Experience Management using Riverbed Alluvio for ITOM, network performance monitoring and diagnostics.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital Experience Management and network solutions using Cisco technologies for NPMD and APM.
• NvidiacoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-enabled business solutions platform offering GPU-accelerated computing, high performance computing hardware and software, and AI & machine learning frameworks including Nvidia CUDA and cuDNN.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital signature and workflow solutions as well as AI-enabled business tools using Adobe Tools.
• Software AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise Service Bus and API Management as well as Business Process Management solutions.
• Monday.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationProject management and collaboration tools for business transformation services.
• MDS SI Group (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2000 as part of Midis Group (now MDS SI group). Part of a larger group of companies providing IT solutions.
• Midis GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group of MDS Computers. MDS Computers is established as part of Midis Group and operates as part of MDS SI group.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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