The project aims to establish one of the largest data centres in the region, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology.
The collaboration promises to unlock vast possibilities for Egypt’s booming digital economy and strengthen the nation’s position as a regional technology hub. With data consumption skyrocketing, this expansive data centre will cater to the escalating needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals, offering secure and reliable data storage and processing capabilities.
The centre will have a capacity of 25 megawatts (MW) that is expected to double to 50 MW as expansion plans are implemented. The project aims to meet the region’s underserved data markets.
Egyptian semiconductor startup InfiniLink has raised $10 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its energy-efficient optical connectivity solutions, designed for artificial intelligence (AI)- powered data centres.
Tunisie Telecom has officially launched its 5G non-stand-alone (NSA) services, becoming one of the first telecom companies in Tunisia to roll out the next generation of mobile connectivity.
Electric mobility company Spiro has introduced Africa’s first all-women electric vehicle (EV) assembly line in Kenya, marking a bold step towards empowering women in the male-dominated tech manufacturing sector.
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