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Going Forward

Throughout the years, we have understood that technology will forever be the medium to how businesses can work more efficiently. With IT Solutions, people are connected to a more seamless world and that is why we believe in providing organizations with solutions that work for them.

The Lustrum

Technology to us refers to methods starting from finding a connection with people, to the complex computer engineering and information technology that has emerged since the 1980s.
1981 to 1985

Five Years

In 1981, two men started a company — Khaleej Information Systems. It sold MAI BasicFour and the Verbatim Floppy Disk Media. Their initial clients included Choithrams, Al Khaleej, Rais Hasan Sadi. Soon enough, Khaleej Information Systems bought Key Information Technology, a British Company which served clients from multiple industries; BBC Microcomputer Systems were supplied to English medium schools and Home-users as they were primarily for Education and Gaming purpose whereas Corona Computers were more suitable for Office and Corporate environments. In the next few years, they partnered with MICROS and ventured into the field of Hospitality. They catered to the companies like Meridian and Metropolitan. Simultaneously, they also provided support for Raytheon-based systems.
Timeline
1981
  • Founding of Khaleej Information Systems
  • MAI BasicFour
  • Verbatim Floppy Disk Media

1983
  • Khaleej Information Systems merged into Key Information Technology
  • BBC Microcomputer System and BBC based Software
  • Corona Computers for Corporates

1984
  • Support for Raytheon Systems
  • Micros Distributor

1986 to 1990

Ten Years

KIT served clients from multiple industries; BBC Microcomputer Systems were supplied to English medium schools and Home-users as they were primarily for Education and Gaming purpose whereas Corona Computers, later to be renamed Cordata, were more suitable for Office and Corporate environments. KIT initially distributed the Facet Daisywheel Printers, later moving on to Citizen Dot-Matrix Printers and later switched over to HP Laser Printers. KIT's constant search for new and better technology was an inspiration to create Keytech, our own brand of computers — an IBM PC-Compatible built around 8086 based processors, later moving up to Intel 80286 based systems. Keytech Software was also developed which supported readymade packages like Multimate, Lotus, Data Base, etc. Meanwhile, KIT tied up with Novell Inc., the leading Local Area Networking operating system of the time and partnered with Samsung Computers. Later, KIT represented Everex and distributed Graphtec and AutoCad in the UAE.
Timeline
1986
  • BBC Microcomputer System and BBC based Software for English Schools and Home users
  • Corona Computers for Corporates
  • Distributor Facet daisywheel printers

1987
  • Citizen Computer Printers Distributor of the Year
  • KIT's own Hardware Installation Team
  • Micros Distributor
  • IBM PC — Compatible manufactured at KIT called Keytech
  • Distributor of Citizen Dot-Matrix Printers

1988
  • Novell Networking Partner
  • Samsung Computers Partner
  • Keytech Software was developed

1989
  • APC Distributor

1990
  • Everex Distributor
  • GraphTec and AutoCAD Distributor
  • HP Printers Supplier

1991 to 1995

Fifteen Years

The early 90s saw KIT split into two departments — PC & Networking which dealt with the Computer Hardware and its accessories; and Hotel System Division which handled all services regarding Hospitality. It was during this time that KIT formed and nurtured its own Support Team which was trained and certified by respective Principal Companies. KIT was one of the few trusted distributors of Micros Fidelio and became renowned for it in the UAE. KIT also offered Baron Leisure Software which facilitated the Spas and Golf Courses. The Beach Rotana was one of the first Hotels in the Rotana Group; KIT worked for it and all the other subsequent Hotels over the years. KIT was the first to launch Dell in the Middle East and become its sole Distributor. KIT received an Award of Excellence from Verbatim. KIT also opened a Branch Office in Abu Dhabi which primarily offered PC Operations and Micros Fidelio. Later on, a Service Center was set up for the Support of Dell and Micros Fidelio Products.
Timeline
1991
  • Distributor of Micros Fidelio
  • Hotel System Division within KIT

1992
  • Abu Dhabi branch opened
  • Baron Leisure Software
  • Autocad Authorized Deal

1993
  • Novell Certified Netware Engineer
  • Sales & Promotion of HP Peripherals Excellence Award
  • Beach Rotana
  • Verbatim Award of Excellence
  • Dell Distributor

1994
  • KIT Support Team certified by Partner Companies
  • Novell Authorized Reseller

1995
  • Service Center in Abu Dhabi
  • Long Standing Commitment with Gitex
  • Novell Networking Partner
  • PC Magazine Editor's Choice in recognition of Dell Latitude 450C

1996 to 2000

Twenty Years

The last few years of the Millennium brought great recognition and awards to KIT. To mention a few, Micros Fidelio gave the President's Award to KIT for Sales Achievement on two occasions and once a Thomas N Nicholson IV Award for the same. While principal companies like Dell and Microsoft certified KIT as their Solutions Provider and Authorized Distributer respectively, KIT also partnered with Cisco, Acer and Symantec. Starting with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, KIT eventually served all Jumeriah Hotels in Dubai. The year 2000 also marked 20 successful years of KIT's participation in GITEX.
Timeline
1996
  • Micros Fidelio — Sales Revenues Exceeding 1,000,000 USD
  • Cisco Distributor
  • Novell Authorized CNE

1997
  • Jumeirah Beach Hotel
  • Authorized Supplier of Dell Products
  • Symantec Partner
  • Acer Distributor

1998
  • Cisco Systems Reseller Premier Certified
  • Acer Authorized Service Provider
  • Cisco Premier Partner Certified
  • Verbatim Exceptional Sales
  • Citizen Authorized Service Center
  • Dell Power Edge Partner
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions

1999
  • Micros Fidelio — Sales Revenues Exceeding 1,000,000 USD
  • Thomas N Nicholson IV Award for Sales Revenues exceeding 2,000,000
  • HP Connect Reseller Certification

2000
  • 20 successful years at GITEX
  • Micros President's Awards for Sales Achievement
  • Novell Partner Program Business Expert

2001 to 2005

Twenty Five Years

KIT spent the first half of the new millennium establishing its roots in the higher-end of the Hospitality industry by working for Burj Al Arab and Emirates Palace. KIT received awards from Dell EDB Platinum Partner for Key Acquisition Win and from APC for Product Manager of the Year. Meanwhile, KIT continued to partner with companies like Acer, Avaya and Concept.
Timeline
2001
  • Burj Al Arab
  • APC Service Partner of the Year
  • Micros President's Awards for Sales Achievement
  • Cisco Reseller
  • HP Business Parter

2002
  • Microsoft Certificate of Appreciation
  • Micros President's Awards for Sales Achievement
  • APC Product Manager of the Year
  • Acer Authorized Service Providers

2003
  • Micros President's Awards for Sales Achievement
  • APC Product Manager of the Year
  • Dell EDB Platinum Partner Award — Key Acquisition Account Win
  • APC Product Manager of the Year

2004
  • Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
  • Concept Partner

2005
  • Avaya Partner
  • EDB Platinum Partner Forum - Rome

2006 to 2010

Thirty Years

As the years progressed, KIT worked with clients like The Meydan Hotel, Atlantis The Palm, Armani Hotel and Burj Khalifa. KIT also won milestone awards like Business Partner of the Year, Product Manager of the Year, Excellence in Leadership and Outstanding Performance. KIT further developed and upgraded their Partnership status with Cisco, Microsoft and Dell. KIT received Certificates of Appreciation from Johnson and Johnson, and GASCO IT.
Timeline
2006
  • Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
  • Microsoft Partner Program Competency - Information Worker Solution
  • Micros President's Awards for Sales Achievement
  • Dell Best Small Business Server

2007
  • Microsoft Partner Program Competency - Advanced Infrastructure Solutions
  • Microsoft Partner Program Competency - Networking Infrastructure Solutions
  • The Meydan Hotel
  • Cisco Select Partner

2008
  • Microsoft Partner Program Competency - Mobility Solutions
  • Microsoft Partner Program Competency - Security Solutions
  • Micros President's Awards for Sales Achievement
  • APC Product Manager of the Year
  • Microsoft Information Worker Solutions
  • Microsoft Advanced Infrastructure Solutions
  • Cisco Select Certified Partner
  • Product Manager of the Year from APC by Schneider Electric
  • Micros Fidelio — Outstanding Performance
  • Johnson and Johnson — Certificate of Appreciation
  • Excellence in Leadership Award by Microsoft Partner Program
  • Dell Solution Partner
  • Business Partner of the Year by Millennium Hotel
  • Atlantis The Palm

2009
  • Recognition of Partnership with GASCO IT Exhibition
  • Xerox Authorized Partner
  • Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

2010
  • GASCO IT Exhibition — Certificate of Appreciation
  • Dell Certified Enterprise Architecture Partner
  • Microsoft Gold Partner
  • Burj Khalifa — Armani Hotel
  • Dell Certified Enterprise Architecture Partner - EMEA
  • Microsoft Gold Certified

2011 to 2015

Thirty Five Years

KIT was awarded with the likes of Partner of the Year by APC, Microsoft, Schneider Electric and Dell. KIT partnered with Xerox, Fortinet, Adobe and CyberRoom while upgrading their Partnership level to Silver, and eventually Gold, with Microsoft and becoming a Dell Preferred Partner. KIT received Certificates of Appreciation from Public Prosecution, Higher College of Technology, Future Borders, GASCO IT, Murdoch University and Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Future. KIT was once again awarded for exemplary Sales Achievement by Micros Fidelio.
Timeline
2011
  • APC Service Partner of the Year
  • Microsoft Small Business Specialist
  • Microsoft Partner Network Silver Virtualization
  • SMC Networks Cetificate of Recognition
  • SMC Networks Authorized Partner

2012
  • APC Product Manager of the Year
  • Public Prosecution — Certificate of Appreciation
  • Schneider Electric Product Manager of the Year

2013
  • APC E&S Distributor of the Year
  • Microsoft Partner Network Silver Server Platform
  • Microsoft Partner Network Silver Datacenter
  • Dell Preferred Partner
  • Xerox Authorized Partner
  • Higher Colleges of Technology, Fujairah — Certificate of Appreciation

2014
  • Microsoft Partner Network Gold Midmarket Solutions Provider
  • Microsoft Partner Network Gold Datacenter
  • Fortinet Authorized Partner
  • Xerox Authorized Partner
  • Murdoch Business Cup Challenge — Plaque of Appreciation
  • Micros Fidelio — Sales Revenues Exceeding 12,000,000 USD

2015
  • Dell Partner of the Year
  • Future of Borders — Certificate of Sponsorship
  • GASCO International Conference — Certificate of Appreciation
  • Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and The Future — Shukran
  • APC Value Added Distributor - Gulf

2016 to Present

Present Day

KIT became a Dell Premier Partner and also joined hands with QikServe and Forcive. Come 2017, KIT extended its Product Portfolio drastically by partnering with SonicWall, Wefee1, Winpos and Entersoft. KIT was also upgraded to Titanium Partner for Dell and Oracle Hospitality Platinum Partner, the highest Partnership Level allocated to Partners in the Middle East. Winning the Oracle Top Sales Performance Award was the highlight for the KIT Hospitality team.
Timeline
2016
  • Dell Premier Partner
  • QikServe Partner
  • Forcive Partner

2017
  • Oracle Hospitality - Top Sales Performance Award
  • Oracle Hospitality Platinum Partner
  • Dell Titanium Partner
  • Wefee1 Partner
  • SonicWall Partner

2018
  • Dell EMC Heros - Our Customers Award
  • RewardsPro Launch- KIT's Loyalty Program

2019
  • Dell EMC Outstanding Services Performance Award
  • Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership with Dell

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