MDS ap sponsored IDC CIO summit for a second year
Midis Group company, MDS ap, sponsored the IDC CIO summit for a second year recently at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Dubai.
This is what Johnny Beyrouthy, Regional Director, Middle East North, MDS ap, said about the summit:
“It was my pleasure to participate in the IDC CIO summit 2019 for the second year in a row; I had the opportunity to interact with the region’s most influential CIOs and IT leaders and to showcase and discuss our latest innovative solutions that help their organizations transform into a “data-driven, Intelligent Enterprise.”
Read more about MDS ap achievements on their website. MDS ap is a Gold Partner of SAP and is part of the MIDIS Group. They have twelve offices across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Central Eastern Europe with locally-based consultants.
The power of one: Midis Group’s Husni Hammoud interviewed in Security Advisor ME
April’s Security Advisor ME magazine features a long interview with Husni Hammoud, Midis Group managing director for Middle East, CEE and Turkey. In the feature, Husni talks about his career so far and what he sees coming up in the IT and Cybersecurity sector.
Read the feature in the magazine
MDS UAE Group ranked number one IT Services Provider in the UAE
MDS UAE has again been ranked as the UAE’s number one IT Services Provider based on a 2017 market share analysis by IDC, which the group has been leading for the past 14 years. The company outperformed all its competitors in revenues in 2017 and captured the highest market share in the UAE’s IT services market space according to the IDC Worldwide Services Semi-annual Tracker 2H 2017.
“We are proud to be ranked #1 for market share in IT Services by IDC once again. MDS has been able to maintain this market leadership for 14 years in a row because of our continuous innovation in services, best-of-breed technologies, expertise and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. The #1 market share ranking in the IDC report recognizes MDS’ ability to provide high-level and high-quality services to our clients,” said Sami Abi Esber, President, MIDIS Systems Integration and Board member of MIDIS Group.
“The UAE has been leading the charge as one of the most advanced digital economies in the world and we are happy to be a part of this successful journey by helping many government organizations and enterprises in the country adopt the most advanced technologies to transform their businesses,” he added.
MDS UAE specializes in systems integration, data centre / critical infrastructure consultancy, integration and operation, software solutions and professional services, computer systems and networking, data storage & management, cloud and managed services and specialized power solutions. The company has deployed large transformational projects for several verticals such as government, education, healthcare, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality to name but a few.
“The growth potential for IT Services in the Middle East is very strong with several governments in the region driving digital transformation through their national visions and smart city initiatives. MDS has vast regional coverage, financial strength, strategic vendor partnerships and a highly skilled workforce required to deploy complex and large transformational projects. ”
“Our strong team has the highest vendor certifications, which is an added advantage. We have established our leadership in the UAE market, and our focus in 2019 would be to expand not just our technology and services portfolio, but also increase our market share further and expand our business to other geographies within the Middle East,” Mr. Abi Esber concluded on a positive note.
More about MDS UAE
MidEast Data Systems UAE (MDS UAE) is a holding company that has more than 24 companies under its umbrella operating in the United Arab Emirates.
With its Head Office in Abu Dhabi, MDS UAE is one of the leading Information Technology companies in the UAE. With over 35 years of experience, MDS has been nominated by IDC as the number one IT Services Company in the UAE for 14 consecutive years.
MDS UAE in turn is part of the dynamic international Midis Group which operates all over Europe, Middle East and Africa.
For further information, please visit https://www.mds.ae
Pierpaolo Taliento appointed as Midis Group Executive Manager of CA Technologies business
February 4, 2019 – Midis Group have appointed Pierpaolo Taliento as Executive Manager of CA Technologies (a Broadcom Company) business within the group. In the new role, Mr Taliento will report directly to Midis Group Chairman and CEO, Nabil Bustros.
Starting in the new role on February 1, 2019, Mr Taliento will be responsible for management, operations and business development of CA Technologies (a Broadcom Company) activity with Midis across the Middle East, Central Europe, Turkey and other developing business territories.
Mr Taliento brings 35 years of experience to this prominent leadership role. Previous key positions include executive roles at Microsoft, Broadvision, HP, CA and IBM, working in sales, marketing and business development.
Learn more about CA Technologies
Acquisition by Midis Group of a new retail APR business: K-tuin Sistema Informaticos S.A
This is to gladly announce that on 28 December 2018, a subsidiary of Midis Group acquired K-tuin Sistema Informaticos S.A. a retail chain of Apple Premium Reseller (APR) in Spain.
K-tuin Sistema Informaticos S.A. with its head office in Zaragoza, Plaza Salamero 14, has 16 shops in various cities of Spain and around 120 employees.
For further details you may refer to the link: https://www.k-tuin.com/
For pertinent questions related to the transaction you can contact:
Daniel Pharaon,
Midis Group M&A Leader,
[email protected]
Midis Group announces strategic agreement with HPE
Beirut – August 6, 2018 – The MIDIS Group announced today it has signed a strategic agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to manage and operate HPE´s local market presence within Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco. It is anticipated that the agreement will take effect on November 1, 2018. Backed by MIDIS Group’s extensive local knowledge and deep commitment to the emerging markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa, this new partnership will make it simpler and faster to deliver IT solutions that meet customers’ business requirements, while providing an even better experience for HPE customers and partners in the six countries.
Effective November 1, MIDIS, through its local Selectium affiliates, will manage HPE’s local market presence and operate all aspects of the business in Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco, including local customer and partner relationships. MIDIS and HPE remain committed to putting HPE’s customers and partners first and ensuring a seamless transition. MIDIS will continue to deliver the desired and expected HPE experience across all available HPE products, services and solutions by leveraging the unique expertise of HPE’s partner community.
Longer term, MIDIS and HPE remain committed to investing in innovation and providing industry-leading product and services solutions for Hybrid IT, Intelligent Edge, and Pointnext services including converged infrastructure, private cloud technology, security and all-flash storage.
Quote from Georges Abboud, MIDIS Group GM:
“The MIDIS Group is delighted to partner with HPE to serve the Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Kenyan, Nigerian and Moroccan markets. We see considerable long-term potential in those six countries and plan to invest even further in the talent and partnerships currently in place. HPE solutions and services continue to lead the world of enterprise IT and we look forward to building on that market leadership and reputation to support the customer base in each of those countries better than ever.”
Quote from Martin Kubala, HPE East South Europe Managing Director:
“HPE is a global leader in IT infrastructure, and through our partnership with the MIDIS Group, we will continue to deliver our extensive portfolio of products and services to Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco. This new initiative with the MIDIS Group will strengthen HPE’s position in those countries, benefiting current and prospective customers.”
For more information, please contact Andras Schnabel ([email protected]).
In all cases, final implementation by country will be subject to local laws, regulations, information and consultation with employee representatives, where required.
About MIDIS Group
With more than 5000 professionals, over 50 of the world’s leading IT suppliers, and a solid 50-year track record of performance and reliability, the Midis Group is an international organization comprised of over 150 companies across the emerging markets of Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
The group is known for its advanced offering of ICT services and consultancy, system integration capabilities, software and hardware solutions, and distribution coverage, along with Data Center capabilities, IT infrastructure and power solutions.
The Midis Group was named in 2006 as one of the World Economic Forum’s initial 100 Global Growth Companies.
The group focuses on providing the best in services, with integrity, to vendors, partners, and customers across the destinations it serves.
MDS Computers win Enterprize Partner of the Year Award 2014 from HP
MDS Computers received the “Enterprise Partner of the Year” award from HP for having the biggest sales in servers, storage and backup solutions for the year 2014.
eSolutions Data Management wins 2018 Veritas Services Partner of the Year
eHosting DataFort highlights the key trends for upsurge in Managed Security Services in UAE
eHosting DataFort (eHDF), the region’s leading Cloud Infrastructure, Managed Hosting and Security Services Provider, today announced the growing trend of Managed Security Services (MSS) globally as well as in the Middle East. Few reasons for the increasing demand are the increased levels of Cyber threats, in-house shortage of security skills talent, digital transformation and increased adoption of BYOD due to the progressive increase in the mobile workforce. Simultaneously, organizations are also relying on MSS providers with portfolios that include advanced predictive security intelligence and analysis as well as detection services to manage and mitigate the complex security landscape.
Markets and Markets projects that the global MSS market will expand at a CAGR of 14.6 percent between 2016 and 2021 and that the sector will be worth nearly USD33.7 billion by 2021. The research also suggests that the increase is not just related to growth of enterprise IT infrastructure, but also corelates to the increase in compliance requirements. Simultaneously, SMBs are now adopting advanced IT technologies and are keen to ensure a secure IT infrastructure. This segment is expected to see the highest growth of Managed Security Services during the projected forecast period.
“The frequency and very powerful security threats that organizations are facing are now being recognized and discussed in boardrooms. Focused efforts are going into detailed strategies to build and implement comprehensive security for risk management and protection. The fast-paced developments in cybersecurity also call for specialized skills. Most organizations are unprepared to adapt to this next chapter. As MSS providers, we see increasing number of CIOs contracting these services to reduce the vulnerabilities to attacks as well as enable a quick response to information security breach incidents.,” said, Yasser Zeineldin, CEO, eHosting DataFort.
According to a Cisco 2016 Annual Security Report, there is a deficit of 1 million security practitioners, increasing to 1.5 million by 2019. Globally, 26% of organisations are facing staffing shortages, and 35% are facing expertise shortages with security jobs growing at 12 times the rate of the overall job market, and 3 times the rate of general IT. This skills shortfall is the basis for the increasing use of MSS globally.
Digital penetration across the government and business sectors in the Middle East has been growing at a very rapid pace. The push is being spearheaded by local governments especially in countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt with digital transformation strategies to building smart cities as well as for eCommerce. While the progress has very positive consequences for the society at large as well as businesses, it also brings along the added challenges of cybersecurity.
“As an MSS provider, we focus on ensuring that our services are positioned to provide advanced threat intelligence and management for larger organizations as well as the growing SMB markets in the Middle East. Our team of skilled professionals and experts are equipped to provide short as well as long term security strategies and we have continued to grow our customer base by meeting their diverse demands. This is supported by the substantial investments we make in updating and upgrading our services with new technologies and services to stay abreast with the dynamic threat environment,” added Zeineldin.
Midis Group named one of the first World Economic Forum 100 Global Growth Companies
Midis Group regional development philosophy, business culture and ethical approach were central in the decision in 2006 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to name Midis in their first list of 100 Global Growth Companies.
The WEF Global Growth Companies are businesses which demonstrate a clear potential to become leaders in the global economy based on factors like a company’s business model, growth record, leadership and the market it serves. The Global Growth Companies form a key component of the World Economic Forum. The companies share leading ideas and insights on regional and industry agendas, cooperate in corporate citizenship and engage with peers in an exchange of best practices on scaling. [1]
“When Midis was named as a Global Growth Company, it was a certainly meaningful for the Group, and timely recognition that business and management innovation is taking place outside the usual Western European economies,” remembers Midis Chairman and CEO, Nabil Bustros. “For Midis it was a significant moment and we continue to value and develop the connections that World Economic Forum recognition has brought us.”
The World Economic Forum was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is independent, impartial and not tied to any special interests. The Forum strives in all its efforts to demonstrate entrepreneurship in the global public interest while upholding the highest standards of governance. Moral and intellectual integrity is at the heart of everything it does. [2]
The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas, principally through the headline-grabbing meetings of international leaders annually at Davos in Switzerland.
WEF Global Growth Companies are nominated because they exhibit important positive qualities. They are usually businesses which are expanding outside their traditional boundaries, with strong growth rates. They typically have revenues between US$100m and US$2bn, and are known for demonstrating industry leadership, and progressive management practices.
[1] From the WEF website
[2] As above
About the WEF: https://www.weforum.org/about/history
GGC report on WEF website: https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGC_Brochure.pdf