Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 05, 2025: – Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, is marking its 35th anniversary this year, celebrating a legacy of technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and business transformation that has shaped the Middle East’s digital economy.
Since its inception in 1990, GBM has been a trusted partner in digital transformation in the region, delivering cutting-edge IT solutions across diverse industries, including government, banking and financial services, healthcare, and retail. With a strong foundation rooted in the region and a commitment to global standards, GBM has consistently empowered organizations with secure, scalable, and intelligent technology solutions, playing an instrumental role in the ongoing evolution of the region’s digital economy.
As the demand for innovative solutions rises, digital transformation spending in the META region is projected to grow at a 15% CAGR, surpassing $88 billion by 2027, according to IDC. With a proven track record of innovation, GBM is well-positioned to support this exponential growth, helping enterprises future-proof operations, enhance security, and drive business agility.
Strengthened by long-standing partnerships with global technology leaders like IBM, and Cisco, GBM remains at the forefront of delivering advanced solutions that drive business growth. With the acquisition of Coordinates Middle East in 2022 and the launch of GBM Shield, the company continues to expand its capabilities in advanced security services, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of the region’s digital transformation. With a team of over 1500 employees, and offices across the GCC, GBM is driving innovation and helping businesses stay resilient, secure and future-ready.
Looking ahead, GBM is accelerating its growth by expanding its presence in key Middle Eastern markets, advancing managed services with AI and automation, increasing focus on cloud technologies, and strengthening technical expertise to support clients in an increasingly digital-first world.
Recognizing that talent is key to digital transformation, GBM makes ongoing investments in workforce development, ensuring businesses can harness the latest technologies with the right expertise in place. The company remains committed to helping enterprises modernize IT infrastructures, fortify their cybersecurity posture, and unlock the full potential of AI.
Mike Weston, CEO at GBM, said “Over the past three and a half decades, GBM has established itself as a trusted partner for regional organizations navigating the complexities of IT infrastructure and business operations. As we celebrate 35 years of success, we remain committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our clients. The future is about smarter, more agile IT services, and we are poised to lead the way with our customer-first approach.”
With 35 years of experience, a relentless focus on customer success, and a clear vision for the future, GBM continues to be the trusted partner for businesses navigating the next era of digital transformation. With a strong foundation and a visionary roadmap, GBM is set to redefine managed services in the Middle East, driving innovation, resilience, and operational excellence across industries.
About Gulf Business Machines (GBM)
With more than 30 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 since 1990 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.
Some of our strategic partners in the Gulf include IBM as their sole distributor throughout the GCC (excluding Saudi Arabia and selected IBM product and services), Cisco as a Gold Partner (the highest level of certification at Cisco), and VMware as a Premier Partner (the highest partner status within VMware).