30 May 2024

Telecom Egypt and Huawei Cloud have joined forces to launch Huawei’s first locally based public cloud platform in Egypt and North Africa.

This launch aligns with Telecom Egypt’s strategy to position Egypt as the premium regional digital hub and underscores Telecom Egypt’s and Huawei’s commitment to enabling Egypt’s transformation in the digital era.

Hosting Huawei Cloud in Telecom Egypt’s data centres ensures seamless reachability to more than 60 countries around the globe, capitalising on more than 14 submarine cable systems, which are set to increase to 18 cable systems by 2025, in addition to the massive national reach of enterprises and SMEs in Egypt.

By introducing Huawei Cloud, Telecom Egypt and Huawei are showcasing their commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies and services that cater to the evolving needs of the market. Additionally, launching the cloud is expected to generate a multitude of job opportunities for youth in Egypt and many countries in North, West and Central Africa.

“We are thrilled to host Huawei Cloud in Telecom Egypt’s state-of-the-art, Tier III-certified data centre located in the Smart Village Campus, which is connected to EG-IX, an open access internet exchange platform, and a fully meshed subsea and terrestrial network that connects Huawei Cloud to the globe,” said Mohamed Nasr, managing director, and chief executive officer at Telecom Egypt.

Telecom Egypt’s hosting services will enable access to all networks in Egypt, “supporting businesses and contributing to Telecom Egypt’s vision of becoming a thriving global digital hub through its associated ecosystem,” added Nasr.