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        Telecom Egypt Partners with Huawei Cloud to Host Huawei’s First Public

        Cloud in Egypt and Northern Africa


        In  a  significant  step  towards  accelerating
        Egypt's  digital  transformation  strategy,
        Telecom Egypt, a leading communications
        and   information   technology   service
        provider,   and   Huawei   Cloud   have
        successfully  joined  forces  to  launch
        Huawei’s  first  locally  based  public  cloud
        platform  in  Egypt  and  Northern  Africa.
        This launch aligns perfectly with Telecom
        Egypt’s  strategy  to  position  Egypt  as  the
        premium  regional  digital  hub,  promoting
        the  development  of  cloud  computing  and
        digital services, 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  centers  ensures
        seamless  reachability  to  more  than  60
        countries around the globe, capitalizing 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.  Beyond  hosting,  Telecom  Egypt   is expected to generate a multitude of job   with  Telecom   Egypt   embodies   our
        is  leveraging  its  extensive  network  and   opportunities for youth in Egypt and many   unwavering dedication to bringing cutting-
        expertise  to  seamlessly  integrate  Huawei   countries in North, West and Central Africa.   edge  technologies  and  services  to  Egypt,
        Cloud solutions with existing infrastructure.   Mohamed  Nasr,  Managing  Director  and   with a shared commitment to making the
        This  ensures  a  smooth  transition  to  the   Chief  Executive  Officer,  at Telecom  Egypt,   world a better place. Through collaborating
        cloud  and  unlocks  the  full  potential  of   commented: “We are thrilled to host Huawei   with  our  valued  partners,  our  collective
        these  advanced  services.  Furthermore,   Cloud  in  Telecom  Egypt’s  state-of-the-art,   mission is to accelerate the intelligent era,
        Huawei  Cloud  offers  comprehensive   Tier III certified data center located in the   ensuring  its  success  in  a  rapidly  evolving
        scenario-based  solutions  and  extensive   Smart Village Campus, which is connected   digital  landscape."  It  is  worth  mentioning
        professional services (over 240+, covering   to EG-IX, an open access internet exchange   that over the past four years, Huawei Cloud
        cloud  construction,  migration,  utilization,   platform,  and  a  fully  meshed  subsea  and   has focused on delivering advanced cloud
        and  management)  to  cater  to  evolving   terrestrial  network  that  connects  Huawei   services,  providing  local  support,  and
        business  needs  in  Egypt,  allowing  users   Cloud  to  the  globe.  This  cooperation   fostering an open collaborative ecosystem.
        to  focus  on  business  innovation  while   represents  a  significant  milestone  in  our   Its  value  proposition,  known  as  "Three-
        benefiting  from  a  secure  and  reliable   commitment  to  empowering  businesses   building,  Seven-operating,  Safer  Migration
        cloud environment. For over two decades,   with cutting-edge technologies, as Telecom   to the Cloud," is based on comprehensive
        Huawei has built a strong presence in the   Egypt’s hosting services will enable access   disaster recovery plans, a robust 1+7 layer
        Middle  East  and  Africa.  By  introducing   to  all  networks  in  Egypt,  supporting   cloud-native  security  architecture,  the
        Huawei Cloud, Telecom Egypt and Huawei   businesses  and  contributing  to  Telecom   Security Cloud Brain, and an intelligent cloud
        are  showcasing  their  commitment  to   Egypt’s  vision  of  becoming  a  thriving   management architecture supporting up to
        delivering  cutting-edge  technologies  and   global  digital  hub  through  its  associated   Level 5 VDC management. These measures
        services  that  cater  to  the  evolving  needs   eco-system.”  Mr.  Jim  Liu,  Chief  Executive   ensure  a  highly  reliable,  ultra-secure,  and
        of the market, allowing businesses across   Officer at Huawei Egypt, commented: "The   efficient cloud service experience for users,
        various  industries,  such  as  e-commerce,   introduction  of  Huawei  Cloud  in  Egypt   allowing Huawei Cloud, with its partners, to
        live streaming, sharing economy, and more,   signifies  a  remarkable  shift,  as  it  strives   continue working actively to achieve even
        to  have  access  to  advanced,  reliable,  and   to  establish  a  strong  basis  for  industry   greater results, making a significant impact
        secure cloud solutions, empowering them   digitalization, enabling numerous sectors to   across various industries and shaping the
        to drive innovation and achieve sustainable   benefit from advanced intelligent engines.   future of the digital era.
        growth.  Additionally,  launching  the  cloud   Additionally,  our  longstanding  partnership



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