Who we are
Computer Direct Access (CDA) is an authorized reseller of Apple computers, Xerox OPB range of printers and an Acer Executive Partner. CDA commenced operations in Dubai, UAE in 1994 and opened its branch in Abu Dhabi in October 2005. CDA, today, comprises 23 qualified staff members.

We are part of the Mideast Data Systems (MDS) Group of Companies. The MDS Group comprises of over 85 companies and operates in 25 countries spread over Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The MDS Group employs over 1500 qualified employees.

What we do
CDA caters to various segments of the market such as the educational sector, advertising, PR and hospitality industry and several industrial, commercial and Governmental bodies in the UAE.

We take pride on our reputation in providing solutions to our clients utilizing:
State-of -the-art technology and systems Integration
Open Systems Architecture/Environment
Portability on any Platform
Networking solutions (WAN/LAN) for Voice and Data
Complete Storage and Security Solutions

Services provided are as follows:
Strategic Information System Planning
Management and Technology Consultancy
Computer and Systems Consultancy
Total Solutions and Systems Integration
Requirements Studies and Assessment Analysis
Evaluation and Selection of Optimal Software
Facilities management and maintenance
System and Application conversion and migration

Our service department is the first to have fully qualified Apple Engineers in the Region. We are, in addition to being, Apple Service Providers, Acer Authorized Service Providers and an Authorized Xerox OPB Service Centre.

Our technical staff is constantly updated on the latest products and technologies by our principals.

Our Range of Products
Executive Partner and Authorized Service Provider: Acer Computers
Authorized Reseller and Authorized Service Provider: Apple Macintosh Computers
Authorized Reseller and Authorized Service Provider: Xerox OPB Printers
Authorized Reseller: Lacie Storage and Digital Products
Authorized Reseller: Eizo Digital Products and Microtek Scanners
Business Partner: HP Printers
Authorized Reseller: Epson Printers
Networking Partner: CISCO and 3Com Networking Products
Authorized Reseller: Microsoft, Adobe, Quark, Diwan and Macromedia Software

Some of Our Clients
Abu Dhabi Police
Al Tayer Group
American Community School Abu Dhabi
American International School Abu Dhabi
American University in Dubai
American University of Sharjah
Arabian Gulf Publishing
Arabian Radio Network – Dubai Radio Network - Arab Media Group
Bin Dasmal Group
Baker Huges Oilfield Supplies
Color Lines
Dar Al Khaleej
Dar Al Sada
Department of Health and Medical Services
Department of Tourism
Dubai Festival City
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Police
Dubai Printing Press
Dubai TV – Dubai Information Department
Emirates/ DNATA
Emirates Media Inc.
Emirates Neon
Emirates Today – Awraq Publishing
Emirates Printing Press
Federal Foods
General Headquarters Abu Dhabi– UAE Armed Forces
GMASCO
Gulf News – Al Nisr Publishing
Habib Bank Group
Higher Colleges of Technology
Impact BBDO
Informatics/ ICSS
James Walter Thompson
Khaleej Times – Galadari Publishing
Leo Burnett Group
Lintas Brandcom Advertising
MEMAC Ogilvy
Metropolitan Group of Hotels
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Interior
National Bank of Fujairah
Premadasa Color Separation
Public Prosecution Dubai
Saatchi and Saatchi
Seabulk Offshore LLC
TBWA RAAD
TD&A DDB
UAE Marriage Fund
UAE University Al Ain
University Of Wollongong
Zayed University

Awards
Our Company was awarded the Apple Performance Award in 2002 and 2004, the HP Business Partner of the year 2002 and the Acer Partner of Excellence Award 2004.