In a significant move for the MENA region’s cloud computing sector, UAE-based cloud services company Zero&One has been acquired by NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader. The acquisition is a strategic play by NTT DATA to accelerate its cloud growth and expand its footprint across the rapidly expanding Middle East market.
The deal brings together Zero&One’s regional expertise and NTT DATA’s global scale, positioning the combined entity to capitalize on the increasing demand for cloud services driven by digital transformation initiatives across the Gulf.
A Strategic Entry into a Booming Market
The Middle East’s cloud services market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with businesses of all sizes migrating their operations to the cloud to enhance efficiency, scalability, and innovation. NTT DATA’s acquisition of Zero&One provides the Japanese tech giant with a direct and established channel into this lucrative market, leveraging Zero&One’s existing client base and deep understanding of regional business needs.
This move underscores the growing attractiveness of MENA’s tech ecosystem to global players seeking to tap into high-growth emerging markets.
Bolstering Cloud Capabilities
Zero&One has established itself as a leading cloud solutions provider in the region, specializing in helping enterprises with cloud migration, modernization, and managed services. The company’s expertise will be integrated into NTT DATA’s broader portfolio, strengthening its service offerings for clients in the Middle East and beyond.
The leadership team, including Zero&One’s CEO Ali El Kontar and CTO Ali Chahbour, is expected to play a crucial role in the integration process, steering the company’s next phase of growth under the leadership of Burcak Soydan, Managing Director for NTT DATA, Inc. in the Middle East.
About Zero&One
Founded to help enterprises leverage the power of the cloud, Zero&One is a premier cloud services company operating across the Middle East. The firm specializes in cloud migration, application modernization, data and AI solutions, and managed cloud services. It has become a trusted partner for businesses embarking on their digital transformation journeys in the region.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. The company helps clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, digital & IT modernization, and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future.
Source: Zawya
