ShareGate Expands Its Reach in EMEA with New Partnership with QBS

ShareGate, a respected name globally for facilitating assessments, migrations, and optimization of Microsoft 365 migrations, is taking bold steps to enhance its footprint in the EMEA region. The company recently announced an expanded partnership with QBS Technology Group, aimed specifically at penetrating the burgeoning markets of the Middle East.

This strategic move comes on the heels of QBS’s acquisition of emt, a well-established distributor with an impressive presence across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. This acquisition grants ShareGate a vital regional foothold in key markets such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, thus allowing for improved support for local partners and customers navigating the complexities of Microsoft 365 migrations.

QBS stands as ShareGate's largest distributor in Europe, and their collaborative efforts over the past year have seen them assist more than 650 partners throughout the EMEA region. This new partnership is set to further fuel this growth trajectory, aligning perfectly with QBS's ambition to construct a $1 billion global distribution network through targeted acquisitions and regional investments.

Stacey Tozer, Director of Partnerships and Alliances at ShareGate, emphasizes the rising demand for Microsoft 365 migrations in the Middle East, noting that partners play a pivotal role in this delivery process. By collaborating with QBS in prominent markets like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, ShareGate aims to strengthen its support for local partners with regional expertise and the necessary resources to ensure secure, large-scale migrations.

The expansion of this partnership not only signifies a robust commitment from ShareGate to invest in its partner ecosystem but also showcases its dedication to equipping these partners with the essential tools, knowledge, and local resources necessary to ensure successful Microsoft 365 migration projects.

In addition to this, Ikramul Khaled, Group Head of Vendor Alliances at QBS, highlights the synergy brought forth by emt’s strong market presence and extensive knowledge base within the Middle East, describing it as a natural augmentation to their existing partnership with ShareGate. The collaborative efforts are set to empower partners within the region to meet the surging demand for Microsoft 365 migrations while simultaneously propelling QBS's continuous expansion across EMEA.

For further information about ShareGate and its comprehensive partner ecosystem, visit sharegate.com.

About ShareGate

ShareGate has gained a reputation as the leading platform for Microsoft 365 migration and governance, trusted by over 100,000 IT professionals for its unparalleled simplicity. It provides an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution to transition business data to Microsoft 365, whether migrating from Google Workspace, file shares, Exchange Online, SharePoint On-Premises, or conducting tenant-to-tenant migrations. ShareGate prioritizes making this process straightforward and devoid of unexpected complications.

Moreover, ShareGate assists organizations in maintaining control post-migration through powerful governance features that allow users to assess environments, identify issues, and implement solutions swiftly, ensuring data remains secure and optimized. Their offerings also lay the foundation for safe deployment of Microsoft Copilot within organizations.

About QBS Technology Group

QBS Technology Group operates the world's foremost enterprise software delivery platform, connecting more than 12,500 SaaS and software vendors with resellers globally. Specializing in, long-tail and value-added software distribution, QBS simplifies the procurement process, enabling partners to prioritize business growth.

Following their strategic acquisition of the Prianto Group, QBS has established itself as one of the largest value-added distributors of enterprise software across EMEA, managing 12 operating companies in 10 different countries. They pride themselves on their unwavering loyalty to the channel, serving resellers with extensive sales support, technical presales, and professional services. With a dedicated team of over 400 professionals and recurring revenues nearing $600 million, QBS is redefining the landscape of software distribution in the EMEA region.