eHosting DataFort was recognized for the "Best Data Centre Project of the Year" at the Network Middle East Innovation Awards held on 19th June 2012 at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai.

The awards were judged by an independent panel of industry experts from organizations such as Booz & Co, Frost and Sullivan, etc. The competition was quite intense, and eHDF won over other shortlisted contenders like General Civil Aviation Authority, Executive Affairs Authority, Qatar Petroleum and the Department of Finance (Abu Dhabi Govt.).

This award has been presented to eHDF for its new Data Center project at the International Media Production Zone in Dubai. This hybrid Tier-2 and Tier-3 state-of-the-art data centre is built using the latest and most innovative technologies including a self-regulated cooling system. It allows full redundancy and high density computing as well as DR and business continuity seats.

eHDF won the award as they demonstrated their ability to deploy latest and innovative technology solutions in this data centre.