History

Our History

From Humble beginnings opening its first office in Deira in 1988 with 3 Employees, GCSS has grown to be a leading provider of IT Infrastructure in the Middle East.

Founder Mr Mubarak Al Abbar first started the company and began its business operation in the field of Computer Room Site preparation and subsequently expanded into Turn Key Data Centres, DC Power Supply, high-tech building technology products – mainly Raised Access Flooring, Close Control / Precision Air conditioning systems, Leak Detection technology , UPS, Computer Room Fire Extinguishing Systems and Controlled Environments. Today, Gulf Computer Support Systems has firmly established itself as the leading Data Centre and Building technology solutions provider serving almost every major customer in the U.A.E.

Some of our prestigious Clients include: Dubai Holdings, E-Hosting Datafort, ETISALAT, Department of Civil Aviation Dubai & Abu Dhabi, Emirates Airlines, ETIHAD Airlines, Dubai International Airport, Dubai Police HQ, Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, ADNOC, NDC, Petroleum Development of Oman, Defense & Police Dept., University of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank and many more.

The company has the following four divisions to effectively manage the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and servicing of:

Data Centres & Infrastructure Products

Building Technology Solutions

Telecom/Power Station Solutions

Asset Management Solutions

Positioning ourselves as the GCC’s Market Leading “Critical Infrastructure Integrator”, our core operating verticals can be categorized into 4 main areas:

Data Centres & Infrastructure Products

Data Centre Infrastructure projects have seen significant growth in the GCC over recent years and GCSS has positioned itself as a market leader by delivering many significant projects across Government and private sectors.

GCSS Data Centre Services

Verify and assess existing facility for civil, electrical & mechanical services and recommend guidelines for design
Provide electrical and mechanical load analysis
Evaluate and propose systems capacity and condition of existing Air conditioning system, in coordination with trades for proposed hardware configuration, personnel workflow.
Evaluate/recommend fire detection and suppression equipment
Evaluate/recommend uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and battery equipment based on proposed hardware and network configurations (in coordination with network implementation contractor).
Evaluate existing electrical components
Evaluate power distribution units (PDUs)
Evaluate lighting and other areas for data centre & support rooms
Recommend appropriate Access Control Systems
Address safety, grounding and noise attenuation issues
Post construction inspection, testing, commissioning and training the staff on maintaining the newly built data centre environment.
Provide comprehensive documentation for all the installed equipment upon the turnkey handover of the data centre for optimum performance and smooth operation.
Provide proposal for preventive maintenance service for the equipment supplied and installed, ensure necessary spare parts are made available as and when required.

Our brand portfolio and exclusive distribution for some of the world’s highest quality solutions for Data Centre Infrastructure projects includes:

STULZ Precision Cooling systems – Germany
STULZ-TI Pre-fabricated Data Centres – UK
TATE Raised Access Floors and Containment Solutions – USA
Wagner Fire Systems – Germany
GE UPS & Power Systems – USA
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Building Technology Solutions

Another key Industry that Gulf Computer Support Systems have become one of the GCC’s market leaders is building technology solutions. From providing access for underfloor Cooling and Heating, underfloor access for electrical / telephone / IT cabling, leak detection systems including water leaks and controlled environment solutions, GCSS can tailor a solution to your requirements. Rising energy prices, new legislation and heightened environmental awareness are changing the demands on the built environment around the world. Today many buildings strive to offer healthy, flexible indoor spaces that reduce the environmental impact of construction and building operation. GCSS offers the latest building technology products and services such as: Raised Access Flooring, Underfloor Air Delivery system, Modular power and wiring systems, Precision Air Conditioning, Backup power solutions, security systems, etc.

Building Technology Solutions

Our solutions provide optimum value, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, manufactured to the highest quality standards, and can be successfully integrated within new or renovated buildings for almost every facility including:

Commercial offices / open plan environments
Residential buildings
Green / Sustainable / Energy efficient buildings
Telecommunication facilities
Libraries / Art Galleries
Equipment Rooms / IT Rooms
Laboratories / Clean Rooms
Server / Computer Rooms
Production Stations
Conference / Meeting Rooms
Reception Areas
Educational buildings
Call Centres

Some of our exclusive Brand and Distributor agreements include:

TATE Raised Access Floors For Commercial Buildings – USA
TTK Leak Detection Systems – France
PP4CE Controlled Environments – Netherlands / Germany
STULZ Precision Air Conditioning systems

Telecom/ Power Station Solutions

With the increasing demand of uninterrupted and high quality power, GCSS offers reliable power solutions for various applications to guarantee 24/7 business continuity with the highest standards of safety, quality and environment compatibility. The GCSS team of experienced engineers and technicians can provide a Turn Key solution for your business needs. From selecting, specifying and designing the correct solution to installation and maintenance, GCSS can take care of all of your project requirements.

Power Station Solutions

GCSS guarantees that its clients receive superior technical support, personalized service and rapid response, all being vital success factors in today’s critical application environment. Some of our Global leading products include: