Digitalks: Jacques Najjar, General Manager of MDS Computers Technical Systems, interviewed in Tahawultech
In this new Digitalk video from Tahawultech.com, Mark Forker talks with Jacques Najjar, General Manager of MDS Computers Technical Systems, about how HPE Greenlake can help alleviate businesses from key pain points during the pandemic, and help them grow in the new business landscape that has developed.
From cost savings, agility and autonomy, HPE Greenlake allows companies to pay only on what they consume. The interview also includes much more about Greenlake and, importantly, how MDS CTS is the right Hewlett Packard Enterprise Platinum partner for implementing this service in the UAE.
“MDS CTS has been in the market for more than 40 years,” said Jacques Najjar, speaking about MDS’ track record in the interview. “We are the biggest HPE Platinum Partner in the country and we have held this partnership for many years, and been at the forefront of implementing technologies for key customers like government, large enterprises, the financial sector and small companies.”
Jacques Najjar talks to Mark Forker from Tahawultech.com in the interview. Photo credit – Tahawultech.com
“At the MDS and also the Midis level, we represent HPE in all major cities across the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe, and we have long experience of Data Centers, Co-location, hardware, software, Cyber security, Cloud Services, and most recently, Artificial Intelligence and IoT.”
Jacques went on to explain that this deep level of experience in the market and region is why MDS CTS is the ideal partner for HPE’s strategy to have ‘Everything as a Service’ by 2021, through the use of platforms like Greenlake.
Watch the full interview, below, with Jacques Najjar on Tahawultech.com –
Sami Abi Esber interviewed: Adaptability, Innovation and Customer Experience key to Midis SI Group success
Sami Abi Esber, President of Midis SI Group and Board Member Midis Group, spoke to Computer Networks Middle East (CNME) Editor Mark Forker on how the Midis SI group is coping with the challenges of Covid-19, and the impact of digital transformation on the ICT ecosystem.
In the major interview, Sami Abi Esber addresses the importance of adopting a “digital first” approach, the importance of a virtual workspace and how the Midis SI Group has addressed customer concerns during this pandemic.
Every business across the middle east region and beyond faces critical challenges and the need for adaptability and flexible thinking will now be key to survival, thinks Sami.
“There is no secret that adaptability has become a critical trait today. To stay on top of this rapidly evolving world, Midis SI is working with customers to assess new situations, make intelligent decisions, and implement them effectively,” he told Mark Forker in the interview.
Sami also told Mark about how Midis SI have been working on the ground, closely connected to customers, offering insights and support at all times.
“We are keeping a real-time pulse on changing customer preferences and rapidly innovating to address new concerns of our customers, such as strengthening technology for disaster recovery and business continuity and providing them with new applications to enable better digital/online experiences,” Sami added.
Mark Forker asked Sami Abi Esber about the new kinds of platforms and technologies that have recently come to the fore as a result of COVID-19.
“COVID- 19 did give rise to a ‘contact-free economy’ – digital commerce, tele-medicine, distance learning and automation industries in particular are seeing a pivotal turning point,” suggests Sami.
There’s much more to learn about this leading industry thinker’s views in the interview, accessible in the links below.
Which School Advisor & MDS CTS collaborate in panel about future of technology in schools
Which School Advisor website recently collaborated with MDS CTS, the leading Apple Solution Expert for Education in the UAE, to develop a panel discussion about the future of technology in schools.
The use of technology in schools has become a current topic for discussion as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Schools with educators and students that are fluent in their chosen technology and equipped with reliable hardware appear to have made a smoother and more cohesive move to online at-home learning.
To discuss the new opportunities that technology brings, Which School Advisor worked with MDS CTS to conduct a panel discussion between Gillian Hammond, Principal of Repton Abu Dhabi; Emma Hannon, Director of Digital and Innovative Learning at The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys; Phoebe Hindi, Vice-Principal of the Institute of Applied Technology, and Zoe Woolley, Headmistress of Foremarke School.
Sherifa Aly from MDS CTS and Jenny Mollon, senior editor, Which School Advisor, UAE talk about the new opportunities that technology brings to the education sector. Photo credit – Which School Advisor TV
The education leaders from the four Apple Distinguished Schools were joined by Sherifa Aly, Education Specialist from CTS. The team at MDS CTS has been working closely with all schools in the UAE in areas of technology supply and support to ensure that effective learning remains possible under lockdown conditions.
Kyriba Expands Footprint in Middle East, Central Europe and Africa with Midis Group Partnership
Brings Needed International Finance, Cash & Liquidity and Payments Solutions to Emerging Markets
Expands and Enhances Localized Services and Support
San Diego – June 15, 2020 – Kyriba, the global leader in liquidity solutions, today announced a partnership with Midis Group, the leading technology organization, comprising of some 170 companies across 70 countries in the EMEA region.
The alliance will enable delivery of localized services and support in these regions to help finance leaders, banks and governments solve the challenge of understanding and managing their liquidity with sophisticated, market leading solutions for payments, cash and liquidity management, supply chain finance, and FX risk management, all centralized in Kyriba’s cloud-based Active Liquidity Network.
“Digital transformation in finance is driving new opportunities for growth in the Middle East, Africa and similar emerging markets,” said Frederic Marret, CFO at Webcor Group. “Given the additional complexities of the global pandemic, integrated payments solutions like Kyriba’s gives my team the connectivity to global banks it needs to deliver real-time visibility into our cash and liquidity, which is essential for minimizing risk and managing international regulatory requirements.”
“Our partnership with Midis Group enables us to blend our international solutions with native expertise to facilitate real change and growth for companies in emerging markets,” said Jean-Luc Robert, Chairman and CEO at Kyriba. “Kyriba will now have the ability to offer governments, banks and corporate CFOs in emerging regions modern solutions to manage liquidity as they navigate the road to recovery in a new global landscape.”
Midis Group has a robust and talented group of more than 5,000 IT and finance consultants who have partnered with the largest firms in the world. Kyriba will be the 17th such firm Midis Group has partnered with, bringing a deep bench of expertise, customer service and implementation success. Midis Group’s local knowledge of government, tax, language and financial requirements will benefit clients in the region.
“Together, Midis Group and Kyriba will offer native expertise and modern solutions to help our clients connect to the global economy and international banking systems, while reducing risk from FX volatility or payments fraud,” said Amer Chebaro, General Manager at Midis Group. “Kyriba’s Active Liquidity Network will enable our clients to thrive, whether through simple modular upgrades in payments, or full ERP transformation projects.”
About Kyriba:
Kyriba empowers CFOs and their teams to transform how they activate liquidity as a dynamic, real-time vehicle for growth and value creation, while also protecting against financial risk. Kyriba’s pioneering Active Liquidity Network connects internal applications for treasury, risk, payments and working capital, with vital external sources such as banks, ERPs, trading platforms, and market data providers. Based on a secure, highly scalable SaaS platform that leverages artificial and business intelligence, Kyriba enables thousands of companies worldwide to maximize growth opportunities, protect against loss from fraud and financial risk, and reduce costs through advanced automation. Kyriba is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai and other major locations. For more information, visit www.kyriba.com.
About Midis Group:
With more than 5000 professionals, some 100 of the world’s leading technology vendors, and a solid 50-year track record of performance and reliability, the Midis Group is a multinational organization comprised of over 170 companies across Europe, Middle East & Africa.
The group is known for its advanced offering of managed IT services and consultancy, system integration, cloud and data center capabilities and infrastructure, software and hardware solutions, as well as technology distribution and retail.
The Midis Group was named in 2006 as one of the World Economic Forum’s initial 100 Global Growth Companies.
Comtrade System Integration achieves Hewlett Packard Enterprise Platinum Certified Partner status
Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium has announced that their Serbian partner, Comtrade System Integration, has achieved the highest Hewlett Packard Enterprise Certified Partner Platinum level for fiscal year 2020.
To celebrate this highest level, Igor Babić, Managing Director, Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium met with Dušan Milićević, General Manager of Comtrade System Integration and Marko Bratić, Chief Operating Officer at Comtrade System Integration, to award them with a plaque recognizing the achievement. Igor Babic was joined by colleagues Zdravko Drčelić, Sales Manager, and Predrag Milošević, Partner Business Manager, to congratulate the Comtrade team.
Dušan Milićević – “We see Hewlett Packard Enterprise as one of the cornerstones of our ICT business and today we celebrate our joint success.” Photo credit: Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium
“Partnership with CTSI has helped us broaden our portfolio in Telco, Public and Utility verticals. Service capabilities of CTSI enable our customers to enjoy HPE-like support experience.” said Zdravko Drčelić from Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium. “Our commitment to our channel partners is stronger than ever and our partnership with CTSI is one of the proofs for that.”
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Platinum status is an important achievement in the world of IT. Photo credit: Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium
“It is with great honor that I accept this plaque as a symbol of our collaboration and partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise,” said Dušan Milićević, General Manager, Comtrade System Integration. “We see Hewlett Packard Enterprise as one of the cornerstones of our ICT business and today we celebrate our joint success.”
Comtrade System Integration is part of Comtrade Group, one of Europe’s largest technology companies with over 2,000 customers worldwide. They are a provider of market-leading hardware and software solutions, and digital transformation consulting services. They help companies reinvent their business models through new technology to improve operational processes, service delivery, customer experience and profitability.
iSTYLE opens first flagship store in the UAE at Nakheel Mall, The Palm
iSTYLE have announced the opening of their first flagship store in the UAE at Nakheel Mall Palm, now open with special measures in place for the safety of shoppers. This is the ninth iSTYLE store in the UAE.
The store opened after a soft launch but there will be a Grand Opening when COVID-19 measures are relaxed enough to allow a safe event to take place.
What everyone wants – the latest Apple iPhone. Photo credit – iSTYLE
Getting the new iSTYLE store fitted out and ready to welcome Apple fans has been a major achievement, considering the challenges all have had to deal with under lockdown conditions.
Construction of the store site continued during the hardest months of the Covid-19 lockdown to enable the site to open at the first opportunity. Furnishing and stocking the site whilst airports and most suppliers were in lockdown was a considerable problem.
Above: enjoy this video of iSTYLE Nakheel – the first iSTYLE flagship site in UAE
As required the store was completely sanitized and prepared with the necessary signage in store to help ensure social distancing and safety for shop visitors. The iSTYLE team are committed to controlling the number of people inside the store.
This flagship site offers much more for consumers. It is the biggest store of the iSTYLE network in the UAE with a 259 m2 showroom. This makes more space for demo units, allowing customers to experience the full range of Apple products, and giving them a chance to enjoy a straightforward shopping experience, including services and solutions.
The iSTYLE team are ready to give great service. Photo credit – iSTYLE
iSTYLE Nakheel offers
– Apple’s expertise and advice
– Wide range of accessories
– Best and quickest trade-in value in town
– Educational discount for university students and teachers all year long
-Payment and financial facilities
– A Service Repair Center: enjoy the quickest repair service on the spot from ABMCARE – coming soon
– A training room, offering free workshops or customized one-to-one training.
– B2B solutions for SMBs – iSTYLE experts are there for you.
iSTYLE flagship sites are big enough for safe social distancing when shopping. Photo credit – iSTYLE
All iSTYLE stores provide customers with a real Apple experience, but Nakheel, as the first FLAGSHIP store, is a new kind of innovative store that elevates the space from ‘place to buy things’ into a destination to have an important meaningful experience.
It is a place where people feel at home, where the environment exposes them to experiences with new technology, music, art, design and photography. It is a place for people to share experiences in a community of collaboration.
Opening hours: Sun – Mon from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Telephone: +971 4 399 1996
K-tuin opens two new Apple Premium Reseller stores in Malaga and Palma de Mallorca
K-tuin has announced the opening of two new Premium Reseller sites in Spain – the first in Malaga, located in the Vialia Shopping Center. The grand opening of the store took place on Wednesday, March 11, just before the COVID-19 lockdown, but it is once again open, as retail businesses across Spain begin to build trade once more.
Important note – the video above was shot at the opening event in Malaga before the COVID-19 lockdown.
The second Premium Reseller site opened in Palma de Mallorca on March 13. Due to COVID-19, an opening event was not feasible, but the retail site is also now open after lockdown.
Both new stores offer customers the opportunity to meet and experiment with Apple’s innovative products and solutions in the most appropriate environment and with the service and advice of experts certified by the Apple company.
Lucky raffle and prize winners at the grand opening in Malaga. Photo credit – K-tuin
K-tuin is the largest distributor of Apple products in Spain and also the oldest, with 26 years of history. The Group, which has 17 other stores in the main cities, prepared a grand opening in Malaga for all Apple fans to enjoy special offers in addition to raffles and gifts.
At the Malaga opening, K-tuin gave away AirPods to the first 10 people to arrive and a smaller gift to the next 500. There was also a raffle for an Apple TV 4K, a 10.2 iPad and AirPod Pros every half hour among the attendees after the opening. Apple fans queuing to enter were treated to further raffles of Apple accessories to liven up the wait.
Apple – not just a product – a way of life for many people. Photo credit – K-tuin
Both K-tuin Málaga and Palma de Mallorca offer customers the full range of Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and iPhone devices in addition to all kinds of accessories for them. During the Malaga opening weekend, K-tuin offered special discounts to their clients due to the opening.
“We are excited to open a new Apple store in Malaga,” says Javier Ródenas, Retail Director at K-tuin at the grand opening. “Customers will have a space dedicated to the Apple brand in the city, where they can try and acquire the full range of their products and accessories. And where we will also offer a complete and personalized service for individuals and professionals.”
K-tuin’s success as an Apple reseller is largely based on its commitment to helping customers make the most of their devices. It’s a unique shopping experience that includes in-store workshops, the K-tuin Skool training platform and exclusive value-added services for customers.
Abdul Salam Knio from ICT interviewed by The Business Year
In the recent Qatar Digital Roundtable convened by The Business Year, Abdul Salam Knio, Managing Partner of Information & Communication Technology was interviewed about Qatar Vision 2030 and the progress of the digital economy in the current pandemic crisis.
The interview was part of a webinar series and is now available on video. Abdul Salam Knio spoke alongside Matthew Heaton (Qatar Al-Tamimi & Company) and Craig Dunleavy (Country Manager, Devere Group.)
Asked by interviewer Han Le about the preparedness of the IT sector in Qatar to respond to the Corona virus challenge, and the state of digital transformation of the nation, Abdul Salam Knio talked about a range of issues, deficits and opportunities.
“…the Qatari government, as part of the country’s Vision 2030 and measures thinking before the pandemic, was ready to move from a traditional economy to a digital one. That definitely helped us to address the pressure of COVID-19 now.”
Abdul Salam Knio was clear that the Qatari government’s commitment to having a cloud infrastructure and cloud regulations has provided ‘a more elastic and sustainable business model, moving forward.’
He added that the government’s decision to build a national cybersecurity center in order to keep on top of emerging cybersecurity threats has been an important aspect when depending more on the digital economy.
Toni El Inati of Barracuda Networks interviewed by Tahawultech about remote working and security issues
Toni El Inati from Barracuda Networks recently spoke to Tahawultech.com for an interview with Adelle Geronimo about the new realities of remote working, and possible security risks that arise.
Toni El Inati, who is RVP Sales Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe for Barracuda Networks, offered insights in the article into ways organisations can build security up as more and more people work away from established safe office networks.
“When your entire workforce is working remotely, any thoughtless action could bring disruptions across the organisation as security becomes volatile,” he told the popular IT sector website.
In the article, Toni picks out email phishing scams at the top of his list of potential security breaches, and also talks about how Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud backup can help offset data loss and keep tabs on data management regulations.
Midis Energy launches updated Site and Power website
Midis Energy focuses on the Midis Group Site and Power businesses and now a newly-updated website is set to build growth and business across the Group.
Midis Energy are supported by a large team to install, manage, maintain and repair products in the Middle East. Midis Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio that suits many business needs. Midis Energy’s 1,000 technology professionals, engineers, and technicians secure ready spaces and equip them with cables, racks, CRACs and more, enabling precise temperature and humidity control, regulated power via UPS, and generators.
SOLUTIONS & SERVICES – Midis Energy
Data Center & Site Preparation
Telecommunication Infrastructure
Power Stations (Diesel Generator)
Real Estate Power Support
Power Rental Solution and Diesel Generator Leasing
Independent Power Producing (IPP)
Manufacturing of enclosures, sound proofing canopies, mobile generators, diesel tanks and diesel solutions
Engine Overhaul and Generator Service
General Maintenance and Facility Management
The Midis Group has more than 30 years of partnership with Vertiv and KOHLER-SDMO and this means Midis Energy are now the go-to “Data Center Preparation” people. Midis Energy also provide local assembly and service for optimum customization, inventory/cost management, and customer support.
The website shows off a clean design and consistent site-wide navigation. It’s also fully responsive on all devices and browsers. Midis Energy represents all the Site and Power affiliates of the MIDIS System Integration Group
Midis S.I. Group launch international COVID-19 video initiative
Midis System Integration Group has just launched a video showing how employees across the Group are working from home and keeping the Group flag flying during the difficult COVID-19 times we are all living through.
“The way we work together at Midis SI shows the quality of our values and approach to business and this video shows why the Group is so successful,” said Sami Abi Esber, President, Midis System Integration Group.
“Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our employees who work in 13 countries and 20 different cities to support our customers, and to all our loyal customers and partners for supporting us, we will do it again and we will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever,” added Sami.
Sachin Bhardwaj, Director of Marketing, Midis System Integration Group, and his colleagues in the Midis SI marketing team were amazed to receive 700+ images of Group and affiliate employees working safely from home due to the emergency.
“It was indeed amazing to have received 700+ pictures across the various geographies we operate in,” said Sachin. “I am very happy to share this video which celebrates the efforts of all our affiliates and their employees; showcasing how everyone has taken a proactive approach in remaining connected with our customers, partners and colleagues during this phase of the emergency.”
“We would like to thank the entire Midis SI team for supporting the Midis SI Team Video Initiative”, added Sachin.
Enjoy the video here:
HDF SAS run successful Dell webinar for North West African and Moroccan partners
HDF SAS has just helped run their first major webinar on May 6, 2020, and the company were thrilled to have over 300 registered and at least 170 participants logged on for the event itself.
HDF SAS, in order to keep in touch with its partners during the COVID-19 crisis, and to keep business networks open, approached Dell to organise the webinar for its partners.
The activity was billed as a ‘Virtual Hands-On Lab DP DP4400 Webinar’ for Dell partners in North-West Africa and Morocco. The Dell team showed a live demo of the powerful protection that the IDPA offers with sections on backup and restore jobs, a look at the management console, quick search and more.
Main speaker presenting for Dell was Nawfal Saoud, Regional Sales Manager, EA region at Dell Technologies, Data Protection Solutions. Joining Nawfal was Badr Mazini, Sales Specialist, Data Protection Solutions, North and West Africa. Other Dell team members presenting were Mustapha El Aboudi, Inside System Engineer, Data Protection Solution Division, and Oumaima Tawfiq, Channel Distribution Marketing, EA region.
“Thanks to our Distributor HDF for giving us the opportunity to share with our valuable partners all the advantages of our IDPA solution and the unmatched performances it provides,” said Dell’s Badr Mazini on LinkedIn.
Johny Rahme for HDF agreed the quality of the Dell product line helped the webinar to be a success. “Many partners from Morocco and NWA joined the webinar to understand how the simple, efficient, and powerful DP4400 can protect customer data with the best performance in a converged 2U appliance that offers backup, de-duplication, replication, recovery and cloud readiness,” added Johny.
How did the HDF team manage to make the webinar such a success, in these difficult times for business, with lock-down making many aspects of business difficult?
“We worked with Dell and decided on a topic and we advertised it on LinkedIn, via mailings and calls. It was a real success; so much so that the Dell team then congratulated us with messages on LinkedIn,” said Johny Rame from HDF SAS.
HDF is now planning a series of other webinars on different topics, working to reach out to end-users of specific big partners, and are starting very soon on a major digital campaign.
Women In IT: two successful Midis Group marketing professionals talk about career pathways in Tahawultech.com
Two successful Midis Group women recently featured in a Tahawultech.com story about women and their careers in IT to celebrate International Women’s Day. Nichola Banerjee and Dushala Agarwal were both interviewed by Adelle Geronimo for a piece that surveyed the views of women at every level, across many channels. Both are marketing specialists and are based in Dubai.
Adelle pointed out in her introduction that, while progress seems to be taking place, and the ‘glass ceiling’ that acts as a barrier to promotion appears to have splintered, by 2040, globally, women may still only form one per cent of the IT workforce.
Dushala Agarwal talked enthusiastically in the Tahawultech story about how gender is generally not part of the recruitment conversation at Midis Group: “The crux of equal opportunities is where “gender” does not exist. I can proudly say that our company culture focuses on recognizing an individual’s skills and fresh ideas, be it men or women. Everyone is given an equal opportunity with utmost transparency if they deserve it.”
Talking about the interview and the published article, Dushala added: “It was pleasing to read the weave of thoughts from other women working in the tech industry and learning that we were all in the harmony of one mind – uplifting the spirits of all the women out there.”
“I deeply believe that we must seize every opportunity to develop value in anything we do with flair. Allow yourself to be a work in progress by grasping inspiration through women from all walks of life and every now and then, from all our occupied schedules, take a moment to reflect.”
For Nichola Banerjee, it’s all about going out there and grabbing the opportunities as they arise. This is what she told Adelle Geronimo in the Tahawultech feature: “These days the technology sector is not just associated with men, although it may seem like technology is a male-dominated space women should not be afraid to step in. Follow your passion and do your thing, girl! If you follow your passion, learn as much as you can, and do good work, people will have no choice but to respect you.”
Asked about her thoughts after the interview for Tahawultech, Nichola said this: “As a working woman in IT, technology is diverse and always innovating and we are living in a digital world where technology is mandatory for everyone and has dramatically improved our lives.”
“With trends and know-how evolving with time, one should never stop learning; keep educating yourself every day. If needed, seek support and advise from female mentors; learn from their own experience steering the tech industry as a woman. Finally, feed your mind with positive thoughts and remember to always flaunt that smile!”
HPE SimpliVity success at the heart of Arena Hospitality Group in Central Europe
Darko Jakšeković from the Arena Hospitality Group recently talked about their experience integrating HPE SimpliVity into their critical IT systems in a case study commissioned by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The project was carried out through cooperation between the local office of Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium and local system integrator Integra Group.
Arena Hospitality Group has a wide range of properties across Central and Eastern Europe. Like many companies around the world involved in hospitality, IT systems must be of the highest quality as any failures immediately compromise service quality.
Arena Hospitality Group say their HPE SimpliVity project has led to a sharp increase in their data efficiency ratio and substantial server capacity savings. Photo Credit – Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Arena operates across Germany, Hungary, and Croatia and is now expanding into Serbia. Up to now, their systems across the sites were not integrated, and management of data across the sites was labour intensive and had many points of failure. Virtualization was the next step, but for various reasons, the project to do this was repeatedly delayed.
To get to grips with the situation, a search was begun to consolidate their multinational infrastructure using technology centralized management, integrated backup and DR, with easier management and better performance. After careful consideration, the team chose HPE SimpliVity, replacing their existing HPE Generation 7, 8, and 9 servers, and other legacy solutions.
Mideast Data Systems Oman selected by Ooredoo Oman for major Data Center project
[Note: photos in this article were taken before COVID-19 measures were in place.]
Mideast Data Systems Oman has been selected by Ooredoo Oman to implement its Strategic Data Center Expansion with 300 racks.
On their LinkedIn profile, Mideast Data Systems Oman said “This was one of the largest Data Center projects undertaken in Oman and we are delighted for having been chosen to implement it. Stage 1 of the project is in progress amidst these challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Delivering the project involved substantial Covid-19 safety measures for employees
The Ooredoo Data Centre in Bawshar is part of the telecom company’s efforts to develop a modern infrastructure able to deal with the requirements of the rapidly-growing demand for hosting and digital data processing.
“The Sultanate is working hard to promote the development of the digital economy as set out in the Oman 2040 Vision, and the telecom industry has a really important role to play. Our new Data Centre will be a gateway to this digital transformation,” said Ahmed Al Abri, Chief Technology & Information Officer at Ooredoo, quoted on their website.
“We have adopted the highest international standards to provide integrated services aimed at enhancing company efficiency in operation and services delivery.”
MDS Oman has implemented world-class standards to ensure the safety of its employees working on the project. Mideast Data Systems Oman has always strived to deliver the most demanding and challenging Data Center projects and is looking forward to successfully completing the project.
MDS Computers Technical Systems awarded prestigious Apple Authorised Enterprise Reseller status
MDS Computers Technical Systems (MDS CTS), part of MDS Computers UAE, has been awarded Apple’s highest partner status: Apple Authorised Enterprise Reseller (AAER), making them the only reseller in the MEA to be accredited to this status.
As an AAER, MDS CTS will have priority access to all of Apple’s innovative new products. This means they will receive inventory on new products before any other reseller, ensuring that their customers are among the first to own the newest releases from Apple. MDS CTS is now also in a position to offer the best rates on Apple devices in the UAE as compared to any competitor.
The appointment of MDS CTS as an AAER builds on an existing relationship between the two companies that has seen the former operate as an Apple Authorised System Integrator and Apple Authorized Solution Provider for the past five years. The AAER accreditation recognizes MDS’s investment in Apple-related solutions and service propositions, and recognition of standing as leaders in digital workplace transformation.
Achieving ‘Enterprise Reseller’ status required significant investments which included setting up an Apple Practice team, a dedicated help-desk support service, collaboration with industry-leading partners and launching of specialized services to be able to cater to Enterprises of all sizes.
As part of achieving and maintaining the AAER status, MDS CTS has launched new comprehensive solutions and services such as a Mac Employee Choice Program, MDSCare, MDSDeploy, MDSManage, and MDSDaaS, along with various thought-out affordability solutions like Trade-in, Lease and Framework agreements.
They have also launched various training programs, as well as mobility solutions for specific verticals in sync with tier one partners. All this will allow MDS CTS to provide Enterprises with full lifecycle management of Apple products and technologies.
MDS CTS supports Rotana Group of Hotels in the UAE to benefit from Apple Device as a Service (DaaS)
The Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, based in UAE, leveraged Apple DaaS from MDS CTS to ensure their staff has the latest devices to carry out work and to support the company’s customer marketing drive to ‘treasure memories.’
Watch the video – below – to see what Samir Abi Frem, Corporate VP of IT at Rotana, and Roger Kakhia, Executive Vice President at MDS Computers UAE, have to say about this successful strategic business relationship. MDS Computers UAE is the holding company of MDS CTS.
MDS CTS has a long-standing history of working with strategic customers in understanding their business objectives and aligning the right technology to meet specific needs. MDS CTS is a member of the Midis Group.
World Economic Forum names Midis Group as inaugural member of New Champions group
As the premier international organization for public-private co-operation, the World Economic Forum recently moved to change the way it works across the world with member governments, companies and agencies. As a result of this, it has invited Midis Group, already a member of the Forum’s Global Growth Companies initiative, to join the inaugural New Champions group.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forum will pioneer a new operating model for members that is more agile and digital, thereby allowing them to maximize the value of their engagement with the Forum. Building on the Forum’s digital platform and extensive knowledge resources will enable new and sustained opportunities for member companies to gather insights and make the connections needed to respond to current disruptions and prepare for the future.
“We have now had a long and productive relationship with the World Economic Forum, said Nabil Bustros, CEO and Chairman, Midis Group. “In these challenging times, it is important for Midis to intensify those ties and, with the WEF, our responsiveness to the communities we serve all across emerging EMEA. Technology is playing a more vital role than ever in mitigating and navigating this crisis. As technology providers to nearly 90 countries, we can play a special role, reinforced by the WEF, in getting through it.”
New Champions core opportunities
1. Community: Leverage the value of community networking and matchmaking opportunities, meeting with peers and global experts.
2. Intelligence: Maximize the Forum’s knowledge resources via the Strategic Intelligence platform, which is designed to help shape organizational strategy.
3. Interaction: Engaging throughout 2020 in both virtual and in-person meetings as well as Strategic Intelligence Briefings.
The WEF expressed thanks to Midis Group for its continuing support and engagement. As the global business community reacts to the Covid-19 pandemic, the WEF Forum, in turn, is taking significant steps to support Forum members, a diverse group of forward-looking companies, in their efforts to navigate the pandemic and emerge stronger than before.
In 2006 Midis Group was among the inaugural 100 honourees of the World Economic Forum Global Growth Companies initiative, recognizing small to mid-sized companies that have a track record of leadership and, above all, exemplary corporate global citizenship.
At the time, the Forum announced these fast-growing businesses, many based in emerging economies, are set to be leading multinationals within a decade. True to the prediction, the Midis Group culture of integrity, trust and innovation fostered sustainable expansion, growing from 99 to 168 affiliates and achieving a three-fold increase in turnover, including 12% compound annual growth from 2008 to 2018.
Midis Group continues to build connections brought through World Economic Forum recognition and joins in its deep commitment to improving the state of the world.
World Economic Forum New Champion companies are dynamic high-growth companies that are championing new business models, emerging technologies, and sustainable growth strategies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. New Champions are mindful of their impact on society and aspire to participate in building a better future.
