Rendezvous-An Event Bulletin of Enterprise Channels MEA

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16 OCTOBER 2023 THE CONRAD SZR, DUBAI-UAE

10th EDITION OF GEC AWARDS 2023: A NIGHT OF GLITZ, MUSIC AND EXCELLENCE

The Conrad Hotel, Dubai was graced with the enchanting allure of a “JAZZ Night” on October 16, 2023, as it played host to the prestigious 10th edition of GEC Awards 2023. This memorable evening celebrated excellence in the technology and innovation industry. GEC Awards 2023 recognised outstanding contributions in many categories. Top Distributor - Recognized leading distributors who have driven the true vision of the channel. Top Reseller - Honoured the visionary resellers who have nailed the channel game with integrated solutions. ‘Innovative’ Vendors - Celebrated the ‘Innovative’ vendors who successfully brought a difference to the ICT landscape in 2023. Top Project Executions - Honoured the mastery of those who have executed exceptional technology projects that have positively impacted the industry. Top System Integrator - Recognized the top SIs for their unparalleled service portfolio and cutting edge USPs. Top Public Relations Agency - Recognized the Top Public Relations Agency of 2023 in Editor’s choice. The spectacular evening featured a series of performances and special guests, adding to the glitz and glamour of the event. The evening was set alive by a captivating dance performance that left the audience in awe, highlighting the fusion of technology and artistry. The event kicked off with an inspiring and insightful opening note by Ronak Samantaray, Co-Founder and CEO, GEC Media Group setting the stage for the night’s celebrations. The stage came alive with the rhythm and energy of an African dance performance, showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of the tech industry. As the night progressed, a DJ took over, ensuring that attendees could dance the night away and celebrate in style. The GEC Awards marked a spectacular celebration of innovation and achievement in the tech industry. The dazzling Jazz Night, with its rhythm and melodies, added an aura of sophistication to the occasion. This event would never have been successful without the invaluable contribution of the partners. The Platinum Partners were Dell Technologies, Logitech, Redington, Spire Solutions and Ingram Micro. The Gold Partners were Gurucul, Positive Technologies, StorIT and NetApp. The Supporting Partners include HUAWEI, X0PA, Multipoint, Delinea, Jabra, MBuzz, FINESSE and ASBIS. The Registration Partner was Cloudflare. The GEC Awards this year served as a tantalizing glimpse into our future ambitions, where we intend to continue casting a spell of brilliance akin to this event. Our vision is to keep the entire community gathered under one roof, seamlessly blending business discourse with a symphony of delight, much like a harmonious orchestra.


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THE WINNERS GLOBAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

GLOBAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

Geoff Greenlaw Pure Storage

Gautam Nimmagadda Quixy

“It is with immense pride and humility that I accept this recognition on behalf of our entire team at Quixy. This award serves as a testament to the dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment that each member of our team puts forth day in and day out. It reaffirms our belief in the value of innovation, quality, and exceptional service, which we hold dear to our hearts. I would be remiss not to acknowledge the invaluable support and trust of our clients and partners, whose unwavering belief in our vision has been instrumental in our success. Their feedback and collaboration have been invaluable in shaping our business into what it is today, and I would like to thank GEC media for recognizing Quixy’s dedication.” - Anoop Kumar Pankanti, Head - Business Development, MENA

GLOBAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

GLOBAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

Alexey Lukatsky Positive Technologies

Besfort Kuqi Swiss GRC


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GLOBAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

GLOBAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

Siarhei Kostevitch ASBIS Group

Nilesh Dherange Gurucul

GLOBAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

Crystal Ferreira Logitech

Santosh Varghese Toshiba Gulf FZE


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REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

Amit Roy Eviden

Eljo Pynadath Finesse Middle East

“We thank GEC Media for recognizing Eviden (An Atos Business) as the Top Vendor – AI & Applications in the recently concluded GEC Awards 2023 during the GITEX, 2023 week. This award is a true testimony of innovation being at the core of the cutting edge solutions, Eviden brings for its customers across the areas of High Performance Computing, AI and Cybersecurity enabling our customers Digital, Cloud transformation journeys faster, seamless and secure across Industry verticals.” - Amit Roy

REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

Azeem Mohammed Logitech

Belal Akkawi Zero&One


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REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

Bashar Bashaireh Cloudflare

Ziad Nasr Acronis

“We are truly honoured to receive the Top Vendor Award, recognizing our unwavering commitment and significant influence in the regional IT sector. This achievement inspires us to continue our mission of delivering cost-effective solutions that adapt seamlessly to the ever-changing industry landscape. Our ongoing goal is to enhance the region’s cyber security preparedness and ultimately establish ourselves as leaders in cyber protection.” - Ziad Nasr, General Manager in the Middle East

REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

Sujay Patil Kissflow

Julien Cornut Pure Storage


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REGIONAL ICT TRAILBLAZERS

TOP SI

Charbel Zreiby Dell Technologies

Zero&One Cloud Modernization

TOP SI

TOP SI

ZainTECH DRAAS & Backup

Al Rostamani Communications LLC Infrastructure


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TOP SI

TOP SI

ITQAN Converged Infrastructure

Truspeq SAP Services

“We at ITQAN are profoundly honored to be recognized as the Best System Integrator by the GEC Awards 2023. This illustrious award reflects our relentless commitment to excellence in system integration and unifying technology with business strategy. Our heartfelt thanks go to GEC for this acknowledgment, our phenomenal team for their dedication, and our esteemed clients for their trust and partnership. Together, we embrace this achievement and look forward to forging ahead towards new milestones of innovation and success.” - Gohar Rizvi

TOP SI

TOP SI

Finesse SOC

Inventa Digital Technologies LLC Date Center Services


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TOP SI

TOP SI

Visiontech Systems International LLC Managed Services

HTP GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES Enterprise Network Management

TOP SI CloudHost Fusion Platform

TOP SI KernelSphere Technologies L.L.C DevOps and Agile Services

TOP SI Bits Secure IT infrastructure LLC Healthcare Solutions

“At KernelSphere Technologies, we’re dedicated to driving innovation and excellence .It reflects our team’s dedication to innovation, collaboration, and delivering transformative solutions to our clients . This award fuels our commitment to staying at the forefront of technology, enhancing our client experiences, and pushing the boundaries of DevOps and Agile methodologies.” - Imran Kazi


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TOP SI

TOP RESELLER

Cloud Box Technologies LLC Cloud Enablement

F9 Infotech Cloud Migration

TOP SI TekSalah MSSP

“We are extremely proud to have been awarded the GEC Awards 2023 as the Top Reseller in Cloud Migration. This accolade underscores F9 Infotech’s unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence. Our dedicated team and valued clients have been instrumental in driving our relentless pursuit of excellence in cloud solutions, and we humbly dedicate this achievement to them.” - Sreedevi Nair

TOP RESELLER Plus971 Cyber Security LLC MSP

TOP RESELLER HEDGES Enterprise Storage

“Our team at Plus971 Cybersecurity LLC is honoured to be awarded the GEC Awards 2023 for “Top Managed Security Service Provider”. This accolade highlights our dedication to setting the gold standard in cybersecurity and our continuous drive to elevate the sector. We express our profound gratitude to the GEC Awards for acknowledging our contributions.” - Justine Dalwampo


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TOP RESELLER

TOP VAD

Peripherals and Parts Trading (PNP) NAS Storage

Ingram Micro Storage

“Thank you for recognizing us in the space of network attached storage. This is an award to the relationships we’ve built—relationships with our clients, partners, and the entire industry. Together, we’ve navigated challenges and celebrated victories and this award belongs to everyone . This award is just the begining as we continue this journey, working hand in hand with our clients and suppliers , and taking our shared vision to even greater heights.” - Akash Jain

“We are incredibly honored and proud to be named the Top VAD in Storage at the GEC Awards 2023. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering innovative storage solutions and outstanding service to our partners and customers. We look forward to continuing to exceed expectations in the ever-evolving world of technology.” - Ingram Micro

TOP VAD

TOP VAD

Spire Solutions Enterprise Security

First Video Communication Customer Experience Solutions


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TOP VAD

TOP VAD

emt Distribution Specialized Cyber Security Solutions

Logicom Distribution Cloud Marketplace

TOP VAD ASBIS Middle East Networking & Infrastructure

TOP VAD FORCESPOT Cybersecurity Services

TOP VAD StorIT Distribution FZCO Infrastructure

“We would like to thank GEC Media for honoring us with the award . FORCESPOT over the years has carved a niche in the cybersecurity arena by introducing and nurturing critical Cybersecurity technologies . The expertise and skills of these technologies gained by us are disseminated through our Valuable channel which in turn ensures that the end clients in this region are able to procure and implement these critical technologies to effectively counter cyber threats. The success for us is when Vendors and technologies introduced by us in the region go on to set up their teams within the region .FORCESPOT will continue this endeavor and make the region well-fortified.” - Pradeep Angeveetil


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TOP VAD

TOP VAD

Multipoint MEA MSP Solutions

VAD Technologies Market Disruption

“VAD Technologies is known for successfully introducing and promoting Disruptive Technologies in the wider Middel Eastern Region. Being recognized “Top VAD Market Disruption” by GEC Awards 2023 confirms we have the right Vision and are on the right Mission. Thank you GEC Media for your continuous Support.” - Mario M. Veljovic

TOP VAD

TOP VAD

Mindware Security

SecureNet Distribution Networking Security

“Mindware is honoured to receive the esteemed ‘Top VAD - Security Award.’ This recognition reaffirms our dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions and unmatched service, empowering businesses to effectively mitigate risks and safeguard their invaluable assets.” - Varuna Shah

“Securing the GEC Award 2023 for Top VAD - Networking Security is a testament to SecureNet Distribution’s relentless pursuit of excellence. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients and team for their unwavering support.” - Shrenika Poojary


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TOP VAD

TOP VAD

Miltec Rugged Computing Solutions LLC Rugged Computing

StarLink Security Transformation

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to GEC Media Group for this recognition. This award means a lot to our company. As a team, winning the Top Value Added Distributor - Rugged Computing award at GEC Awards 2023 is a testament to our unwavering dedication to delivering top-tier solutions and unmatched value to our customers. It’s an honour that reflects our commitment to pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the rugged computing industry.” - Ashhar Damda

TOP VAD

TOP VAD

AmiViz Cybersecurity

Avientek Unified Communications

“We are immensely proud of our team’s dedication and the industry recognition bestowed upon us with the GEC Award 2023 for Top Value-Added Distributor in Cyber Security. This accolade validates our relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to strengthening the digital landscape.” - Shamsy Sidhique

“Becoming the top value-added distributor for UC is not just a recognition of our excellence, but a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled value, innovation, and partnership. We at Avientek empower businesses to connect, communicate, and thrive, one seamless solution at a time.” - VM Manu




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TOP VAD

TOP VENDOR

Redington Digital Transformation VAD

Toshiba Gulf FZE Enterprise Storage

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Cofense Email Security

TP-Link Wireless Networking Solutions


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

NetBrain Technologies Network Automation Solutions

AMD IOT

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Supermicro Server

D-Link Middle East & Africa Cloud Networking Solutions

“Over the past two years, we have had many deep discussions around cloud networking with our partners and customers and now we are seeing those conversations materializing. We are thrilled with this recognition and cannot wait to see how our ecosystem is going to optimize the complete potential of cloud. We look forward to continuing to make a mark in this space. Thank you “ GEC Media Group “ for this wonderful recognition, “ Top Vendor - Cloud Networking Solutions.” - Sakkeer Hussain


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Huawei enterprise Enterprise Solutions

NETAPP Hybrid Cloud

“We are incredibly honored and grateful to be chosen as the winner of the GEC Awards 2023 in the category of Top Vendor - Hybrid Cloud. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that empower organizations to harness the full potential of hybrid cloud environments. At NetApp, we strive to provide our customers with the most robust and reliable hybrid cloud solutions, enabling them to achieve greater agility, scalability, and efficiency in their digital transformation journeys. This award serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to the GEC Awards committee for this prestigious recognition.” - Maya Zakhour

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Pure Storage Flash Storage

Claroty XIoT Security


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Acronis Backup

Solarwinds Converged Infrastructure

“Solarwinds has been a pioneer on observability for the last 20 years, and this award is testament to our great work with customers in the Middle East and even globally. We are committed to being the best Observability platform for our customers and helping them in their transformation journey.” - Abdul Rehman Tariq

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

PAESSLER Network Monitoring

Seclore Data Security


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Eviden AI & Applications

Ramco Systems Enterprise Solutions - HR & PAYROLL

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Quixy Technologies LLC Business Process Automation

Cloudflare Cloud Security


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Veeam Software Disaster Recovery

Nutanix Hyper converged Infrastructure

“Nutanix Middle East is extremely honoured to receive the Top HCI vendor of the year! We are certainly not new to this category and we pride ourselves in being the pioneers and leaders in this space. A big thank you to GEC for recognizing this.” Mohammed Abulhouf, Managing Director, Emerging Markets at Nutanix

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Positive Technologies Critical Infrastructure Security

Jabra Enterprise Communications

“We are absolutely delighted and honored to win this award. It’s a recognition of all the hard work that the entire Jabra team is putting into servicing our customers’ needs, enabling them to work and collaborate productively from anywhere.” - Nicolas Bliaux, VP & Managing Director East EMEA


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Kissflow Inc Low-Code Platform

Delinea Privileged Access Management

“The Delinea Platform seamlessly extends Privileged Access Management (PAM) by providing authorization for all identities across the modern, hybrid enterprise. We believe every user should be treated like a privileged user and wants seamless, secure access, even as administrators want privileged access controls without excess complexity. With Delinea, privileged access is more accessible.” - Mohammad Ismail

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

HPE Aruba Networking Network Security

Synology Data Management

“We’re honored to receive this year’s Best Vendor award. As a leading NAS solution provider, Synology is committed to helping organizations overcome data challenges. We’ll continue offering advanced data management and robust protection solutions for individuals and businesses of all sizes.” - Catherine Lai


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Barco Collaboration Solutions

Logitech Smart Workspace

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

LinkShadow Cyber Security

Darwinbox Enterprise Applications

“On behalf of The entire LinkShadow team, I am delighted to accept this award. This recognition highlights our commitment to making cutting edge cybersecurity tools available to our customers and to protecting them against cybercrime.” - Patrick Ramseyer, VP EMEA


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Group-IB Threat Intelligence

PICUS Security, Inc. Cyber Risk Solutions

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Twixor Conversational AI

Connor Consulting Advisory & Consultation

“We are truly honored to be named the Top Vendor in Advisory and Consultation at the GEC Awards 2023. This recognition reflects our dedication to delivering quantifiable benefits through our software advisory services to our clients. We are motivated to keep empowering the IT industry with innovative solutions and unmatched expertise. Thank you for this incredible honor!” - Rishabh Verma Regional Business Manager – MENA


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TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

X0PA AI RPA

Xoxoday Digital Rewards Solution

“We’re deeply honored to be recognized as the Top Vendor in the Digital Reward category by GEC Media. This award underscores our commitment to innovative reward solutions, and we’re grateful for the acknowledgment.” - Naveen Hemanna

TOP VENDOR

TOP VENDOR

Windmill Smart Solution AG Professional Training Programs

Dell Technologies Digital Transformation


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TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

RAK Ports Government

YAS TAKAFUL PJSC BFSI

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

National Holding Education

Mashreq BFSI


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TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

DIB BFSI

ENBD BFSI

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION SME Bank BFSI

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION Damac Real Estate & Construction

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION Sky Logistics Transportation & Logistics


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TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

CBD BFSI

Lulu Retail

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

RAKBank BFSI

Galadari Brothers Retail


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TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

United Motors Group Retail

Aster hospitals UAE Healthcare

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

Ittihad International Investment LLC Transportation & Logistics

GEMS Dubai American Academy Education


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TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

DP World Transportation & Logistics

Emrill Services LLC Facilities Management

“On behalf of my Team, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for honouring me with the “TOP PROJECT EXECUTION - Transportation & Logistics” Award. I am both humbled and thrilled to receive such a distinction, and I truly appreciate the recognition of my efforts. The award serves as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of not only myself but also of my team and colleagues who have consistently supported and inspired me. I believe that our collective efforts have made this achievement possible.” - Rhoderick Bulgan

“Emrill is proud to receive the GEC Award for Top Project Execution (Facilities Management) for Techsphere, our innovative and complete FM digital solution. This recognition highlights the crucial importance of developing and implementing technological solutions to revolutionise and improve our region’s FM sector, bringing increased efficiencies, advanced sustainability initiatives, and service excellence in FM.” - Hussain Saifuddin

TOP PROJECT EXECUTION

TOP SP

Ministry Of Health & Prevention Healthcare

HELP AG Managed Cyber Defense

“We are pleased that the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) was chosen one of leading entities for the TOP PROJECT EXECUTION - GOVERNMENT.” “We could not have achieved this success without the support of the leadership and the efforts of the work teams in MOHAP. We also thank GEC Media Group for choosing us and their efforts in highlighting the achievements of the entities by honoring them and motivating them to do more.” - Mohamad Gholoom



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