Orange Maroc Forges Pioneering Cloud Computing Alliance with Amazon Web Services

Wednesday 29 May 2024 - 21:39

Orange Maroc, a prominent player in the Moroccan telecommunications market, has solidified its commitment to the country's and Africa's digital ecosystem by partnering as a technological and digital sponsor for the 2nd edition of Gitex Africa Morocco 2024, held from May 29 to 31, 2024, in Marrakech. At this event, Orange Maroc unveiled a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading provider of cloud computing services.

This unprecedented collaboration with the globally renowned AWS marks a first for Morocco and North Africa, aligning with the nation's aspiration to establish itself as a technological hub of reference in Africa. Hendrik Kasteel, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Maroc, stated, "Morocco is a dynamic market where digital transformation is progressing rapidly. As a committed supporter of the Kingdom's digital transformation, Orange Maroc is proud to join forces with AWS, a trailblazer in cloud solutions. This collaboration promises to unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth across both public and private sectors."

Through this partnership, Orange Maroc aims to propel the growth of the domestic cloud market, a burgeoning sector projected to witness significant annual expansion, reaching an economic weight of 7 billion dirhams by 2027, according to the inaugural sector monograph dedicated to the data center industry, published by the Competition Council in September 2023.

With data territoriality being a fundamental pillar of this alliance, Orange Maroc is fully committed to ensuring the security, compliance, and control of enterprises' data. This is achieved through the physical presence of AWS services within Orange Maroc's data centers, offering several key advantages:

- Ultra-Low Latency: AWS Wavelength integrates AWS's computing and storage services directly into telecommunication networks at the edge. This enables developers to create applications requiring ultra-low latency by deploying them closer to end-users, thereby enhancing the performance of critical applications.

- Data Residency: By guaranteeing that data remains localized within Morocco, the partnership ensures compliance with local data residency regulations, reinforcing legal security under Moroccan laws and establishing a reliable digital ecosystem.

- Comprehensive Cloud Ecosystem: Orange Maroc brings the entire AWS ecosystem to Morocco, providing local public administrations and enterprises with access to a vast array of AWS services spanning computation, storage, databases, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more.

- Local Billing in Dirhams (DHS): AWS services provided by Orange Maroc are billed in Moroccan dirhams, streamlining cost management and offering a convenient local billing solution.

This deployment will accelerate the development of sectors such as finance, healthcare, and augmented and virtual reality applications. Cloud migration also enables enterprises and public administrations to reduce IT infrastructure costs and enhance operational efficiency.

This collaboration will further strengthen the local digital ecosystem by fostering innovation and supporting the growth of emerging businesses and start-ups through simplified access to cloud resources and development tools.

Orange Maroc reaffirms its commitment to supporting its clients' digital transformation by offering a comprehensive range of ICT services, from connectivity to data security. With international expertise and local presence, Orange Maroc aims to deliver a unique ICT experience to its clients.

Source: PR+