Dubai-UAE: 15 June, 2011 - eHosting DataFort (eHDF), the region's leading managed IT and advisory services provider and a member of TECOM Investments, today announced it has received the award for 'Best Managed Services Provider of the year' at the annual Network Middle East (NME) Innovation Awards.

The awards recognize individuals and companies that contribute to increasing the standards and adoption of cutting edge network infrastructures across the region.

eHosting DataFort received the award for demonstrating excellence in product innovation, business value, market leadership, technology strategy and collaboration with end users. In addition, a diverse customer portfolio and achievement in its regional business outreach determined the winning vote for eHDF.

The NME Innovation award was presented to Sachin Bhardwaj, Head of Marketing and Business Development, eHosting DataFort, in a ceremony held at the Grosvenor House in Dubai.

Yasser Zeineldin, CEO at eHosting DataFort said: "eHosting DataFort is constantly striving to surpass set industry standards and delivering the best IT services to our valued customers.

"Over the years, NME Innovation Awards have set a benchmark for success and it is indeed gratifying to know that our work has been recognized and appreciated. It is an achievement we are proud of as these are one of the most coveted awards in the industry."

Since its inception in 2005, the Network Middle East Awards have provided a platform for businesses to showcase their success in the industry. The awards honour projects, individuals, organisations, suppliers and service providers that have excelled in the regional networking sector. A special focus is made on distinctive implementations, innovations and vendor offerings in the market.

Prior to the Network Middle East Awards, eHosting DataFort has also been awarded the 'Best Enterprise Service Provider' at the ACN Arab Technology Awards in 2008 2009 and 2010, 'Best Innovative Use of New Technology' at the Network Middle East Awards in 2009, 'Best Colocation Facility Middle East' at the Data Centre Strategies Middle East 2010 and the 'Best Managed Service Provider of the Year' at the Network World Middle East Awards and Computer News Middle East Awards in 2010.

With world-class data centres, resilient and scalable infrastructure and round-the-clock managed operations, eHosting DataFort has established itself as a market leader in the field of hosting and managed IT services.

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