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About Us

Local Roots. Global Standards.

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) is a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, offering the region’s broadest portfolio.

We offer the region's broadest portfolio of solutions, including industry-leading infrastructure, digital business solutions, security and services.

With more than 35 years of experience, 7 offices and over 1500 employees across the region - Gulf Business Machines (GBM) is a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, offering the region’s broadest portfolio, including industry-leading digital infrastructure, digital business solutions, security and services.

We have nurtured partnerships with the world’s leading technology companies and invested in a talented, skilled workforce to implement solutions that cater to customer’s specific, complex and diverse business needs. With on-the ground, readily available expertise, GBM provides round-the-clock support to customers across the region.

Our Vision

To be the region’s leading technology company, preparing businesses for tomorrow.

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Our Mission

To accelerate our clients Digital Transformation journey by delivering Digital Solutions.

Our History

A 35-year-old startup with a legacy of innovation and growth

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1990

In 1990, GBM was established as the exclusive Sole Distributor for IBM in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, marking the inception of our enduring and mutually beneficial partnership with a globally renowned technology giant. This pivotal collaboration has since evolved and expanded, solidifying our position as a key player in the regional technology landscape.

1997

GBM was honored with the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2000 certification, a prestigious acknowledgment that serves as a resounding testament to our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards and continuous improvement in all facets of our operations.

2003

GBM awarded CISCO Gold Partner Status

2007

GBM expands to Pakistan

2010

GBM celebrate their 20th Anniversary

2015

GBM celebrate 25th Anniversary and launched new company logo

2018

GBM awarded Cisco Master Networking Specialization Status

2022

GBM acquires Coordinates Middle East, a leading cybersecurity service provider

2024

GBM launches 2024 theme, Local Roots. Global Standards.

2025

GBM celebrates 35 years of legacy and innovation

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Our Strategic Partners

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IBM

We are proud to be one of IBM’s most strategic partners in the Gulf, having partnered with them since our inception as their sole distributor throughout the GCC (excluding Saudi Arabia and selected IBM product and services.)

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Cisco

Our long standing partnership with Cisco dates back to 1999. We hold the highest level of certification – Cisco Gold partner status and today we are the only Gulf company to hold a combination of; Cisco Master Collaboration, Master Security Partner and Master Networking Specialization accreditation.

With more than 300 Cisco certified resources - GBM holds all the key Cisco architecture specializations such as; Data Center, Collaboration, Security, Enterprise and Software. We are also the only TITAN partner for Cisco AppDynamics in the region.

Technology Partners

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As an F5 Unity and Gold partner, we are proud to be aligned with F5, a global leader in modern application security, API security, multi-cloud security, and AI-driven security solutions.

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Our partnership with Palo Alto Networks makes us a trusted leader in essential cybersecurity solutions.

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Our strategic partnership with Fortinet spans over 15 years, positioning us as a top-tier Fortinet Expert Partner with specializations in critical cybersecurity domains.

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Being one of the most reliable Red hat partners, we leverage the power of Red Hat's technologies to transform and elevate your IT infrastructure and applications.

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GBM is the premier partner of VMware, which is the highest partner status within VMware. We are also a VMware Professional Services Organization(PSO), which enables us to offer consulting, planning, design and deployment services of VMWare solutions.

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As a strategic AWS Partner, GBM delivers cloud-native, secure, and scalable solutions powered by the global leader in cloud computing.