The partnership involves delivering colocation services through the ACUD ( Administrative Capital for Urban Development ) commercial and telco data centre .

This includes communication services , support in equipment procurement and professional services during the project build-up and upcoming operations .

Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives ( GEPD ) is a joint venture between Egypt ’ s National Service Projects Organization ( NSPO ) and Grifols , a global healthcare company . Via this National Project , the company sets the roadmap for a more robust Egyptian healthcare system aiming to achieve self-sufficiency in plasmaderived medicines .

The project will guarantee a sustainable supply of essential therapeutics used as treatments for life-threatening diseases . businesses , from colocation services for dedicated server hosting to cloud hosting options . The data centre is DBO ( design , build and operate ) certified .

“ We are delighted to put our experience at the service of this vital national health project in Egypt , and to contribute to its implementation and operations ,” said Kristof Symons , CEO International at Orange Business . “ This ambitious project empowered by Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives ( GEPD ) should be an example of how private and government institutions are in the best position to enable fundamental changes for a country .

“ Our technical skills , experienced resources , and global knowledge were pivotal in enabling Grifols to replicate its global business model in Egypt . This project shows how Orange Business can support its customers in creating a positive impact in today ’ s society ,” added Symons .

Dr Ahmed Serag , Chief Strategy and Projects Officer in GEPD , said : " We are glad to announce this successful collaboration with Orange Business . This achievement enhances the GEPD strategy that prioritises utilising cuttingedge technologies while ensuring a positive impact on the industry , economy and most importantly the quality of life for Egyptian patients .

" Grifols Egypt WAN will interconnect critical facilities , including a plasma laboratory , colocation data centre , plasma warehouse , 20 plasma donation centres and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility . This comprehensive network infrastructure will ensure efficient operations and the timely delivery of plasma-derived medicines to patients in need ,” added Dr Serag .

Khaled Abbas , ACUD ’ s Chairman and Managing Director , praised the collaboration with Orange Business and the on-going development of Egypt ’ s communication infrastructure and healthcare systems , which is set to benefit medical centres across the country , including the Medical City . He emphasised ACUD ’ s role in developing one of the Middle East ’ s leading regional data centres , integral to the Digital Egypt Strategy , and serving all New Administrative Capital ( NAC ) clients . �

INTELLIGENT OPERATIONS

Orange Business is supporting Grifols Egypt in the critical set up of the project . With its global experience and over 25 years of operations in Egypt , coupled with its technical and system integration expertise , Orange Business possesses a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and legal requirements essential for the project ' s success .

ACUD ’ s data centre boasts an advanced infrastructure featuring state-of-theart technology to meet the needs of

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