Advancing Digital Sovereignty: Morocco's Landmark Cloud Partnership

Friday 16 February 2024 - 13:36

Morocco takes a historic stride towards digital sovereignty with the groundbreaking collaboration between Atlas Cloud Services and HCLSoftware, marking the inception of Africa's premier sovereign cloud collaboration platform. This pivotal agreement, inked during the esteemed Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Science Week, signifies a momentous leap in fortifying Morocco's control over its digital landscape.

At the heart of this collaboration lies a commitment to empower local talent with comprehensive training and support on HCLSoftware's suite of products, fostering adept management of the platforms. "Partnering with the global leader, HCL Software, to host a platform facilitating the development of sovereign solutions is a significant milestone," affirmed UM6P President Hicham El Habti.

Central to the partnership is the introduction of an innovative suite of workplace and collaboration tools meticulously tailored to meet Morocco's specific requirements, presenting a secure alternative to conventional hyperscaler solutions.

"Our paramount objective is to bolster Morocco's sovereignty over the software we implement and offer to our clientele," emphasized Atlas Cloud Services CEO Reda Loudiyi.

As a subsidiary of UM6P, Atlas Cloud Services is committed to propelling digital transformation while upholding data sovereignty standards. Its cutting-edge Tier III and Tier IV certified data center ensures the delivery of state-of-the-art cloud services in compliance with international benchmarks.

With a distinguished track record of empowering over 20,000 global organizations, HCLSoftware brings unparalleled expertise in delivering enterprise-grade solutions for digital transformation initiatives. By localizing both data and expertise within Morocco, this pioneering alliance endeavors to enhance technological capabilities and stimulate economic growth.