IT Strategy & Consulting

Align Technology with Your Business Vision

Is Your IT Strategy Driving or Hindering Your Business Growth?

As a C-level executive in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or the broader Middle East region, you're facing critical strategic technology challenges


1. How can we align our IT investments with both business objectives and national digital agendas?
2. Is our current technology portfolio optimized for cost-efficiency and business value?
3. How do we balance innovation with operational stability and security?
4. Are we prepared for the technology disruptions that could impact our industry?
5. How can we ensure our IT organization operates as a business enabler rather than a cost center?

Dsquare Global: Your Strategic Technology Advisor in the Middle East

At Dsquare Global, we provide comprehensive IT strategy and consulting services that bridge the gap between technology capabilities and business outcomes for organizations across the region.

Our Strategic IT Consulting Services

IT Strategy Development

Technology roadmaps aligned with your business vision and regional context

IT Assessment & Optimization

Comprehensive analysis of your current capabilities with actionable recommendations

Technology Portfolio Management

Frameworks to evaluate and prioritize IT investments

Digital Capability Building

Strategies to enhance your organization's technological maturity

CIO Advisory Services

Expert guidance for technology leadership challenges

IT Governance & Operating Model Design

Structures that enhance IT business alignment

Vendor Strategy & Management

Approaches to optimize your technology partnerships

IT Cost Optimization

Methodologies to enhance value while controlling expenditure

Why Middle Eastern Organizations Choose Dsquare Global

Business-First Mindset

We prioritize business outcomes over technology for technology's sake

Regional Expertise

Deep understanding of Middle Eastern business and regulatory environments

Practical Innovation

Cutting-edge solutions applied to real business challenges

Knowledge Transfer

We build your internal capabilities throughout the engagement

FAQ

What IT strategy approach delivers measurable business value fastest for Saudi retailers?

Customer-facing technology initiatives typically deliver the quickest returns for Saudi retail organizations, with unified commerce platforms, mobile experience enhancement, and data-driven personalization showing 6-12 month value realization in regional implementations.

How can we implement effective technology innovation in Saudi government entities?

Our public sector innovation methodology balances modernization with stability requirements, incorporating specialized governance for emerging technologies, innovation funding models aligned with government budgeting cycles, and sandbox approaches that enable safe experimentation within Saudi administrative frameworks.

What IT strategy best supports mergers and acquisitions in GCC markets?

Our regional M&A technology framework addresses common integration challenges in Gulf corporate combinations, with specialized assessment methodologies for Middle Eastern technology environments, integration approaches respecting local business practices, and synergy realization strategies aligned with regional deal objectives.

How do we develop an effective IT sourcing strategy that supports Saudization/Emiratization objectives?

Our national capability-aligned sourcing strategy balances technology partner leverage with localization priorities, incorporating specialized vendor models supporting national talent development, knowledge transfer requirements, and progressive transition approaches toward increased local capacity.

What application rationalization approach works best for UAE conglomerates with fragmented systems?

We implement portfolio rationalization methodologies designed for regional conglomerate structures, with specialized evaluation frameworks addressing local business requirements, migration approaches minimizing disruption to Middle Eastern operations, and target architectures supporting Gulf business models.

How can we effectively measure IT performance against Middle Eastern industry benchmarks?

Our regional benchmarking framework incorporates Gulf-specific metrics, peer comparisons with similar Middle Eastern organizations, technology spending patterns adjusted for regional market conditions, and performance indicators relevant to local business environments.

How do we successfully manage complex IT transformations in traditional UAE family businesses?

Our family business transformation approach respects established decision structures while enabling modernization, incorporating generational perspectives, specialized change management for family-owned enterprises, and governance evolution supporting professional management transitions.

What cloud strategy is most appropriate for organizations operating across multiple GCC countries?

We develop regional cloud strategies addressing varying regulatory requirements across Gulf states, data sovereignty considerations, performance optimization across Middle Eastern geographies, and hybrid architectures balancing local hosting needs with global cloud capabilities.

How can Saudi financial institutions balance technology innovation with regulatory compliance?

Our financial technology strategy framework integrates SAMA compliance requirements from inception, with specialized governance for emerging technologies, phased innovation approaches acceptable to regulators, and risk management processes addressing both compliance and competitive considerations.

What approach works best for IT talent development considering the competitive market in KSA?

We provide IT capability building strategies addressing Saudi labor market realities, combining targeted Saudization development plans, specialized technical training programs, strategic expatriate knowledge transfer, and sustainable succession planning for critical technology roles.

What IT governance model works best for Saudi conglomerates with diverse business units?

We implement federated governance frameworks tailored for Gulf business groups, with tiered decision rights respecting hierarchical structures, specialized technology investment processes aligned with Saudi business planning cycles, and governance bodies designed for regional organizational models.

What IT operating model is most effective for UAE government entities?

We design public sector operating models incorporating ministerial structures, specialized service management processes for government workflows, sourcing strategies addressing Emiratization objectives, and governance mechanisms aligned with UAE public administration frameworks.

How do we implement effective enterprise architecture in alignment with Middle Eastern business models?

Our regional enterprise architecture methodology incorporates governance structures suitable for Gulf organizational hierarchies, architectural patterns supporting Middle Eastern business processes, and transformation roadmaps aligned with regional technology adoption patterns.

How can we optimize our IT spending while accelerating digital capabilities in UAE organizations?

Our UAE-specific IT optimization approach identifies cost efficiency opportunities while protecting digital enablers, using regional benchmarking, specialized vendor management strategies for Middle Eastern markets, and investment reallocation frameworks aligned with Emirati business priorities.

How do we align our IT strategy with Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE digital government initiatives?

Our strategic alignment framework maps technology capabilities to specific national transformation objectives, identifying digital enablers for Vision 2030 realization, UAE Smart Government integration points, and technology foundations supporting regional economic diversification priorities.

Success Stories from the Region

28%

improvement in supply chain efficiency for a manufacturing leader

5x

Developed a 5-year technology roadmap for a UAE government entity aligned with national vision

40%

Transformed IT governance for a regional conglomerate, accelerating digital initiative delivery by 40%

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