Field notes from our engineers and consultants — practical guidance on networking, cybersecurity, cloud migration, managed IT, and NCA/SAMA compliance, written for IT and business decision-makers across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and the wider Kingdom.
How to equip a Saudi branch office for secure, managed connectivity: SD-WAN firewall, router, switching and Wi-Fi choices, plus NCA ECC points to check.
Read More: Branch Connectivity in KSA: Building a Secure SD-WAN Branch
How Saudi businesses choose between an on-premises IP PBX and cloud calling, size SIP trunks, secure them with an SBC, and choose Avaya or Cisco phones.
Read More: IP Telephony in Saudi Arabia: SIP Trunks, IP PBX or Cloud
An in-depth enterprise buyer comparison of FortiGate 40F, 60F, 100F, and 1000F series for corporate offices and data centers in Saudi Arabia.
Read More: FortiGate Firewalls Complete Guide 2026: Choosing the Right Model for KSA Enterprises
Detailed technical analysis comparing Cisco Catalyst 9200 and 9300 series switches for modern corporate campus and branch deployments in KSA.
Read More: Cisco Catalyst 9300 vs 9200: Which Enterprise Switch Should Your Organization Choose?
How Aruba Instant On 1930 switches and AP22/AP25 access points provide enterprise reliability without requiring dedicated IT teams.
Read More: Aruba Instant On: Enterprise-Grade Networking for Growing Saudi Businesses
How to size a FortiGate from real traffic, compare 30G to 200F models, and choose between 1-year and 3-year UTP bundles for Saudi offices and branches.
Read More: FortiGate Sizing Guide: Choosing a Model and UTP Bundle
Both make excellent access points. The decision that matters is how the network is managed and licensed, not which radio is faster.
Read More: Cisco vs Aruba Wireless: Picking by Management Model
Endpoint protection matters most when it talks to the firewall. Here is what the Security Fabric integration actually does, and what it does not.
Read More: Fortinet Endpoint Security: What the Fabric Buys You
Three capable platforms with genuinely different trade-offs in throughput per riyal, management model and licensing. Here is how to tell which fits.
Read More: Fortinet vs Palo Alto vs Cisco: Choosing a Firewall
Mixed Cisco and Huawei networks work. The problems are always in the same four places, and all four are avoidable at design time.
Read More: Cisco and Huawei Interoperability: What Actually Breaks
An honest look at where each vendor is strong, what the licensing really costs over five years, and the questions worth settling before you commit.
Read More: Huawei vs Cisco for Enterprise Networking in Saudi Arabia
A plain guide to the Avaya IP Office building blocks — editions, user licences, Voicemail Pro and the ASBCE — and when each one is worth buying.
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Both vendors can run your telephony well. The choice usually comes down to how you want to license it, who administers it, and what you already own.
Read More: Avaya vs Cisco: Which Communication System Fits Your Business?
What the NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls actually require, and where most Saudi organizations get tripped up during their first audit.
Read More: A Practical Guide to NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls for Saudi Enterprises
MPLS is not going away overnight, but for most multi-branch rollouts we design today, SD-WAN wins on cost and agility. Here is how we make the call.
Read More: SD-WAN vs. MPLS: Choosing the Right Fit for Multi-Branch Saudi Businesses
A practical, non-generic checklist covering data residency, licensing, and downtime windows for SMEs migrating to the cloud in the Kingdom.
Read More: The Cloud Migration Checklist We Use for Saudi SMEs
The 6GHz band solves real congestion problems, but it is not automatically the right upgrade for every office. A quick framework for deciding.
Read More: Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E for Your Office Upgrade? Here Is How We Decide
Response-time SLAs on paper mean little without knowing how they are measured. A candid checklist for evaluating managed IT vendors.
Read More: 7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Managed IT Provider in Riyadh
CCTV, access control, and structured cabling are almost always an afterthought in fit-out projects — and that is exactly why they run over budget.
Read More: Planning Low Current Systems Early Saves Real Money on Office Fit-OutsOur engineers are happy to walk through your specific requirements and recommend the right approach — no obligation, no generic sales pitch.
This blog collects practical buying and design guidance from Shabackat's engineers and consultants for IT managers, procurement teams and integrators in Saudi Arabia. The articles cover the decisions that typically come up before a purchase order: which firewall model fits a site, which switch series suits a campus or branch, how wireless should be managed and licensed, and how unified communications are built. Each guide aims to help you narrow your options before you request a quotation, so the conversation with our team starts from your actual requirements.
If you are choosing a firewall, start with the FortiGate Sizing Guide, which explains sizing from real traffic and the choice between 1-year and 3-year UTP bundles. Then read the FortiGate Firewalls Complete Guide 2026 for the 40F, 60F, 100F and 1000F series. For a cross-vendor view, read Fortinet vs Palo Alto vs Cisco. For switching, read Cisco Catalyst 9300 vs 9200, or Aruba Instant On for smaller sites using 1930 switches and AP22/AP25 access points. Organisations running mixed estates should read Cisco and Huawei Interoperability.
Typical scenarios in these guides include corporate head offices and data centres in Riyadh, branch networks spread across Jeddah, Dammam and other cities, and growing businesses without a dedicated IT team. Government organisations and regulated companies can also use the articles as background reading when they review their network and security purchases against NCA and SAMA compliance requirements. Voice and collaboration buyers can compare the Avaya IP Office building blocks, including editions, user licences, Voicemail Pro and the ASBCE, and read Avaya vs Cisco.
When you have shortlisted a model or architecture, contact Shabackat for a quotation. We supply genuine, new Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Avaya, Huawei and Microsoft products with the manufacturer's warranty. Installation, configuration and support services are also available. We quote stocked items the same day and deliver across the Kingdom. To request a quote, send us your model numbers or requirements on WhatsApp or by phone at +966 55 826 9606, or use the quote form on the site.
Start with the FortiGate Sizing Guide. It explains how to size a firewall from real traffic, compares models from the 30G to the 200F, and covers the choice between 1-year and 3-year UTP bundles. After that, read the FortiGate Firewalls Complete Guide 2026, which compares the 40F, 60F, 100F and 1000F series for offices and data centres.
Yes. The Aruba Instant On article explains how Instant On 1930 switches and AP22/AP25 access points are intended to give growing Saudi businesses reliable networking without a dedicated IT team. Shabackat can also provide installation and configuration if you need help with setup.
Shabackat supplies genuine, new Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Avaya, Huawei and Microsoft products with the manufacturer's warranty to businesses and government organisations across Saudi Arabia. Pricing is by quotation, and we quote stocked items the same day. Delivery is available to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and other cities.
Send us the part numbers or a description of your requirements on WhatsApp or by phone at +966 55 826 9606, or use the quote form on shabackat.sa. We give same-day quotes on stocked items. Installation, configuration and support can be included in your quotation.
