As enthusiasm grows ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of GITEX Africa 2023 this week in Morocco, leaders of the global and African tech ecosystems have pledged their commitment to advancing the continent’s audacious digital transformation ambitions.
Addressing the media at an industry roundtable briefing were senior executives from key exhibiting partners of Africa’s largest tech and start-up show, which will make its grand debut from 31 May – 2 June 2023 in the Red City of Marrakech. Orange Maroc, Morocco’s second largest telecom operator, was one of them.
Orange Maroc’s general secretary, Hind Lfal, stated that the French-headquartered multinational will continue to serve as a catalyst for technical innovation while supporting Africa’s digital transformation and inclusion programs.
“As a Diamond Sponsor of the 1st edition of GITEX Africa, Orange Maroc is committed to accelerate the digital transformation of all companies, to support the development of innovative Moroccan start-ups, and to contribute to making Morocco a technological Hub in Africa. Thus, Orange is investing heavily in the most advanced connectivity networks, locally and internationally, as well as in modern and secure infrastructures supporting its trusted cloud offering.
“Orange relies on the expertise of a leading group present in 26 countries to provide the best customer service in the industry. Our commitment to excellence has been acknowledged through numerous awards and accolades, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.”
Hind Lfal
Huawei, Dell Technologies Signs On To Support GITEX Digital Transformation
Chinese technology giant, Huawei, was one of the first exhibitors to sign-on for the 1st edition of GITEX Africa upon the show’s announcement to the world in October 2022 at GITEX Global in Dubai, the world’s largest tech and start-up event.
The tech titan opened its first office in Morocco in 2002, and has since created 8,000 local jobs underlining its commitment to augment Morocco’s digital transformation, by providing a range of technological solutions and services, to the public and private sectors while also training local talent in the fields of big data, AI, and coding.
According to Chakib Achour, Chief Strategy Officer at Huawei Morocco, Science and technology development has accelerated Africa’s digital transformation, with Huawei being deeply engaged in the African continent for 25 years.
“GITEX Africa is the perfect opportunity to put real effort to develop our programs in the African region, and help companies to grow. The African region will be able to explore industry digitalization trends and how technologies like cloud, AI, and 5G unleash industry values. That’s why we’re coming to GITEX Africa – to unleash Digital for a new Africa.”
Chakib Achour, Chief Strategy Officer at Huawei Morocco
Dell Technologies is another headline GITEX Africa exhibitor and has been for last few decades a major enabler of organisations’ digital transformation in the region, providing technologies that empower efficiency, resilience, and progress.
“Dell Technologies, along with its partners, will showcase agile, secure, and future-ready IT infrastructure solutions at GITEX Africa 2023. Innovation will fuel digital transformation projects, contributing to the realization of the vision, at a time when the continent is embarking on ambitious plans to evolve African societies, generate inclusive economic growth, and stimulate job creation.
“We believe GITEX Africa presents a great opportunity to connect with organisations and stakeholders who are passionate about the digital transformation of Africa’s economy. We are looking forward to showcasing our end-to-end portfolio of solutions, which comprise multi-cloud, digital workplace, data, security, finance, client solutions and more.”
Nawfal Saoud, general manager, Morocco at Dell Technologies
Other roundtable speakers addressing media about their GITEX Africa participation and aspirations towards advancing digital inclusion and sustainable economic development in the world’s second largest continent were Mr. Rachid Baarbi, vice-president of AUSIM; Ghassane Bouhia, Principal Advisor at EBRD; Mr. Imade Elbaraka, Morocco GM and managing partner at Deloitte Morocco Cyber Center; and Mr. Mohamed Ahazzam, Head of Presales – Francophone Africa at SAP North and West Africa.
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