Landmark IP center to boost Egypt’s digital ecosystem, offshoring exports
CAIRO, EGYPT — A groundbreaking collaboration with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Telecom Egypt, and Nokia is expected to boost Egypt’s digital ecosystem and offshoring exports significantly.
ITIDA, Telecom Egypt, and Nokia partner for IP Excellence Center
At the heart of this collaboration is the establishment of an IP Excellence Center in Egypt. This center is designed to position Egypt as a pivotal hub for IT services, initially serving around 60 countries in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, with plans to expand to Europe and beyond.
The initiative is expected to enhance Egypt’s ICT services exports, thereby strengthening the country’s digital economy.
The center will be led by top Egyptian engineering talent and will focus on automating IP networks, advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI), and software development for Nokia’s SR Linux network operating system.
Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Egypt Amr Talaat said, “Nokia’s growing footprint in Egypt, especially in export-driven areas, is a clear signal: our ICT sector is a magnet for global investment.”
Enhancing digital exports and job creation
Aligned with the Digital Egypt Offshoring Strategy, this collaboration aims to increase digital exports and create job opportunities for Egyptian youth.
Ahmed ElZaher, CEO of ITIDA, emphasized the strategic significance of this partnership in advancing Egypt’s digital ecosystem and offshoring exports.
“This MoU empowers our engineers with expertise in cutting-edge technologies, driving Egypt to the forefront of the digital future and boosting our offshoring capabilities,” ElZaher stated.
Expanding workforce and enhancing skills
Under the MoU, Nokia plans to hire and train Egyptian engineers, expanding its workforce in Automation Solutions Architecture, DevOps, and Data Science.
These engineers will play key roles in the IP Excellence Center. Vach Kompella, Nokia’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of IP Networks, highlighted that the center reiterates their trust in the talent and expertise of Egyptian engineers.
Telecom Egypt will support this initiative by providing a joint Nokia/TE lab for hands-on field training, supporting both Nokia’s offshoring capabilities and Telecom Egypt engineers.
Each year, Telecom Egypt will nominate local engineers to be trained and certified by Nokia on advanced IP technology, further bolstering the skillset of local talent.
Conclusion
By establishing the IP Excellence Center, ITIDA, Telecom Egypt, and Nokia are poised to play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, skills development, and research in network automation.
This collaboration is set to significantly boost Egypt’s ICT services exports, contributing to the growth of Egypt’s digital economy and enhancing its profile in the global digital ecosystem.
