Huawei hosts conference on cloud technology in Egypt

Alsharq Tribune-AFP 

More than 600 government officials, business leaders, and ecosystem partners from over 10 countries shared their vision for a digital North Africa during a conference on cloud technology hosted by Chinese tech giant Huawei in Cairo.

In his speech, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar said an increasing amount of data is being stored locally in Egypt, which is not only a technological choice but also a guarantee of data security.

Also Egypt's Minister of Health and Population, Abdel-Ghaffar noted that "as we embrace digital transformation, the healthcare industry will benefit greatly."

He pointed out that cloud computing has proven to be a cornerstone of healthcare development, enabling secure and efficient management of patient data, promoting advanced medical research, and supporting high-quality healthcare services.

Meanwhile, Shi Jilin, president of Huawei Cloud global marketing and sales service, said that the current global AI technological revolution presents opportunities for leapfrog development in North Africa.

She stressed that Huawei Cloud will help North African countries build an intelligent cloud foundation and accelerate the intelligent upgrade of industries.

Huawei Cloud launched its Cairo Region in May 2024, providing cloud services for countries in North Africa.

Feng Qiyou, president of Huawei Cloud Northern Africa, told Xinhua that over 300 clients have deployed their businesses on Huawei's public cloud, covering such sectors as fintech, e-commerce, and retail.