Dimension Data has acquired a 51% stake in Data Processing Systems (DPS), a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based IT systems integrator, for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition also marks the launch of Dimension Data United Arab Emirates (UAE), with offices located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the company says.
"Dimension Data's growth strategy in the Middle East and Africa region is to partner with local companies," the company says in a statement. "This approach enables the creation of strong locally-based companies that have the required in-depth knowledge and experience of local markets, and are able to leverage the global best practice and expertise residing in Dimension Data to deliver a unique offering to clients."
DPS has been operating in the UAE market for 25 years, and has a client base that includes Etisalat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emaar, Limitless, Gulf News, Al Habtoor Group and AMLAK Financing, according to DiData. The company is a Cisco silver-certified partner, and also has strategic technology partnerships with Foundry Networks and Nexans, it adds.
"Combined with the local knowledge and skills of DPS and the company's strong client base, Dimension Data UAE will be able to provide a greater strength and depth of service offering and solutions to the market," says Georges Hannouche, executive chairman of Dimension Data UAE.
"The opportunities in United Arab Emirates are enormous and the demand for ICT solutions and services affords Dimension Data UAE with the potential for considerable growth," says Siddeek Rahim, MD of Dimension Data UAE.
"The adoption of ICT solutions as an integral component to the operations of buildings, and the trend towards intelligent buildings, has resulted in significant opportunities across the construction, hotel and financial services industries. Dimension Data's expertise and experience, specifically with regards to networking, positions the company well to take advantage of these market opportunities," he notes.
Dimension Data has over 10 000 employees globally and is a Cisco gold-certified partner in 22 countries and a Microsoft gold partner on five continents.
The solutions and services offered by Dimension Data in the UAE include network integration, network security, converged communications and advanced infrastructure.
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