Telecom Egypt and Huawei Cloud announce a first in North Africa – Developing Telecoms

Telecom Egypt, a leading communications and information technology service provider, and Huawei Cloud have joined forces to launch tech giant Huawei’s first local public cloud platform in Egypt and North Africa .

This launch, say the partners, aligns with Telecom Egypt’s strategy to position Egypt as a premier regional digital hub and highlights Telecom Egypt and Huawei’s commitment to enabling Egypt’s transformation in the digital age.

Huawei cloud hosting in Telecom Egypt data centers ensures seamless accessibility to more than 60 countries around the world, capitalizing on more than 14 submarine cable systems, which are expected to increase to 18 cable systems. ‘by 2025, in addition to the companies’ massive national reach. and SMEs in Egypt.

Beyond hosting, Telecom Egypt says it leverages its extensive network and expertise to seamlessly integrate Huawei Cloud solutions with existing infrastructure.

Huawei Cloud offers comprehensive scenario-based solutions and more than 240 extensive professional services covering cloud construction, migration, usage and management, to meet the evolving needs of businesses in Egypt, enabling users to focus on business innovation while benefiting from a secure and reliable cloud environment. .

By introducing Huawei Cloud, Telecom Egypt and Huawei say they are demonstrating their commitment to providing cutting-edge technologies and services that meet the changing needs of the market. Additionally, the launch of the cloud is expected to generate a wealth of job opportunities for young people in Egypt and many countries in North, West and Central Africa.

Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Egypt, said: “We are delighted to host Huawei Cloud in Telecom Egypt’s Tier III certified state-of-the-art data center located in the Smart Village campus, which is connected to EG-IX, an open-access Internet exchange platform and fully meshed underwater and terrestrial network that connects Huawei Cloud to the world.

He adds that Telecom Egypt’s hosting services will provide 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.”