About Us

Who We Are – Telematics is the Arabian Gulf’s leading ELV Systems Integrator and Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) Engineering, Consultancy and Project Management Company.  We provide integrated solutions for the design and deployment of Network Infrastructures. 

What We Do – Telematics has been at the forefront of Information Communication Technology in the Gulf region for over twenty two years. From strategy to design, to implementation, operation and ongoing support, Telematics provides advanced best-of-breed solutions backed by world-class international vendors in the specialised areas of Wired & Wireless Infrastructure, Converged Network Systems, Interactive TV Systems, Security Systems and ELV Integration.  Our professional services enable our customers to quickly deploy and better manage their networks and create new, revenue-generating services.

Our Mission – is to design, deliver and integrate high performance Information Communications Networks for Data/Voice/Video and ELV systems, and to be the experts in 'Connecting Technologies' whether IP or legacy systems.

Our Vision – is to deliver unsurpassed customer service and value for money while achieving maximum efficiency and guaranteeing our customers ‘Peace of Mind Technology.'

Background – Founded in 1987, Telematics has been delivering  quality Data and Voice Network Infrastructure solutions to customers in the United Arab Emirates and throughout the Middle East for over 22 years.

Board of Directors

 
  ESAM AL MAZROEI
  Board Member of Telematics
  Founder & CEO of BMTS
  Philanthropist

  

  MANSOUR ALAMI
  Board Member of Telematics
  Managing Director of Emdad, LLC
  Experience covers multi-national, multi-site operations in the Oil & Gas Sector, Service Industry, Trading & Investment


  MIKE ATKINSON
  Board Member of Telematics
  Member of the Projects Steering Committee
  Founder & Executive Chairman of Telematics

 

Affiliated Companies

Al Bawardi Enterprises is a 100% nationally owned company with diversified interests. These businesses take several forms, including operating divisions, wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and sponsored companies.

Since its inception in 1980, the group has expanded its trading, contracting and services into various fields related to the Oil & Gas Field Products, Electrical Equipment, Computers / Telecommunication etc.

Companies within the group include Emdad LLC, ITQan, Compubase, Aspgulf.com Ltd., Furnicon, Tatweer to name a few.

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Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems Company (LLC) - BMTS is a recognized leader in developing end-to-end solutions to safeguard your world. By virtue of combining global expertise with local commitment, BMTS delivers state-of-the-art solutions that meet customers' expectations and surpass industry standards. As an engineering, integration and maintenance service provider to the building industry, BMTS focuses on delivering integrated building management solutions to meet specific customer requirements, enabling our customers to manage all potential threats resulting in a rapid and well orchestrared response.

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Core Strengths

  • ‘Vendor Neutral’  full Design and Build end-to-end services
  • Wired and Wireless Network for the Communications Infrastructure
  • Systems Integration - Voice, Video, Data, BMS and other ELV  applications on the same IP Backbone
  • Project Management - Planning, Resource Management, Risk Assessment & Quality Control
  • Network Security –  Design, Consultancy and Implementation
  • Data Storage and Management  -  We help customers design, build and manage intelligent, flexible and secure data infrastructures.
  • Expertise in managing Annual Maintenance and Support Contracts for mission critical networks and telephone systems

Whilst maintaining our core data networking expertise we have also developed into a multi-disciplined ELV systems integrator capable of being the main sub-contractor handling projects in the USD 10 - 20 million range.  We implement large scale ICT / ELV projects with up to 18 sub-systems. These include the following:

  • SDES
  • CCTV
  • VOICE
  • SMATV
  • HSIA
  • SCS
  • BMS
  • PA/VA
  • DATA
  • HITV
  • GUEST ROOM CONTROLS
  • DIGITAL SIGNAGE
  • CENTRAL BATTERY
  • EMERGENCY LIGHTING
  • ACCESS CONTROL
  • WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE
  • CAR PARKING SYSTEMS
  • MASTER CLOCK

What sets Telematics apart is our formidable track record of delivering successful and groundbreaking solutions.  We have consistently met deadlines and exceeded our customers' expectations through rigorous attention to quality management.  We have been  ISO 9000:2001 certified for over 7 years and ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007 for over 2 years, which has helped us to identify opportunities for potential improvement and to ensure the systems are in place to allow future changes.

Company Structure

With offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and India, as well as associated company in Cyprus, Telematics has established a recognised brand in the regional market, synonymous with quality and based on a successful 22 year presence in the region.

 Our strengths lie with:

  • Our People
  • Partnership with Industry Leaders and
  • Our extensive Project Management Experience 

Key personnel in achieving our mission and vision include:


  Mike Atkinson – Founder & Managing Director
  Member of the Programme Steering Committee
  Mike has over 22 years of experience in the IT Industry 

 
  Fakhri Valikarim – General Manager
  Over 20 years experience in related industry in UAE & Middle East Markets
  in business-to consumer and business-to-business environments
 

  Idris Kasmani – Chief Operating Officer
  Member of the Programme Steering Committee 
  Idris has over 22 years of experience in the IT Industry

Investor Relations

Telematics Networking & Communications, LLC is a privately held Joint Venture Company registered in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates. The principal shareholders are Al Bawardi Enterprises, Abu Dhabi. Bahri and Mazroei Technical Systems, Dubai. Telematics (Overseas) Ltd. of Nicosia, Cyprus. The company has a majority UAE shareholding and operates from its headquarters in Dubai.

Our Bankers are HSBC

Our Auditors are Ernst Young

Our Win-Win Strategy for successful implementation

ISO certification for systems and project implementation, reiterating established procedures & processes developed over years of operational & management experience as well as structured knowledge management to ensure 'best practices' are captured and embraced by the whole organisation.  Telematics has a 100% track record in timely completion of projects within budget.

Project Management Methodology – As a system integrator, The Telematics’ philosophy and approach to project management is comprehensive and practical with a goal of addressing key business and technical objectives in each phase and includes planning and resource management using Primavera.

The key focus areas in each phase are:

  • Evaluation Phase - Clearly understand the business and technical objectives.
  • Development & Proposal Phase - Designing a solution meeting the key milestones and with a practical project plan for implementation.
  • Discussion Phase - Discussing and fine tuning the project plan to meet the agreed dates for achieving the goals.
  • Implementation Phase - Execution of the fine tuned project plan to ensure deliverables meet the quality expectation, time frames and budget.
  •  Project Control - A good project plan is essential for the successful completion of the project. The plan should reflect each aspect of the work and the company’s effort to ensure this work will be performed in a timely, safe and efficient manner.

Quality Management System

ISO 14001:2004; OHSAS 18001:2007

Telematics, a certified ISO 9001:2008 Company has been successfully audited on UKAS accredited OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and ISO 14001:2004.

OHSAS 18001:2007 is an occupational health and safety management standard and is principally a recognized set of rules which Telematics implement with the aim of managing Health & Safety issues and associated hazards within the company. The main outputs from this management system are procedures and methods which enable us to identify, reduce, mitigate and control Health & Safety concerns within the business. The purpose of OHSAS 18001 helps Telematics to manage and control their OH&S risks and to improve its OH&S performance. Telematics has achieved this purpose by developing an integrated OHSMS (OHSMS is a network of interrelated elements).

ISO 14001:2004 is an environmental management standard that specifies a set of systems and fulfilling its implementation and discussing its principal issues involved. Telematics has objective evidence operating effectively in conformity to the standard. The purpose of this standard helps Telematics to protect the environment, to prevent pollution, and to improve their environmental performance. This confirms global relevance for Telematics to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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Added value with Telematics

  • Experience in large scale Technology Integration
  • Complete Design and Build service
  • Highly Skilled Design & Implementation Team
  • In-house technical staff for installing and testing cabling
  • Understanding of 'OPEN' System for all sub systems
  • Capable of creating a Cohesive Integrated System
  • Track Record of successful projects and case studies