OVHcloud (www.OVHCloud.com/fr/), the European leader in cloud computing, will be participating in GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2024 (www.GITEXAFRICA.com) in Marrakech. The Group is excited to announce the opening of a Local Zone in Rabat on the African continent, with operations set to begin in the coming months. This move showcases OVHcloud’s dedication to providing trusted cloud solutions in Africa.
Launch in Morocco: a key step in the deployment strategy of Local Zone in Africa
The partnership between Maroc Datacenter, a specialist in data center construction and operation in Morocco, and OVHcloud marks the official announcement of the Local Zone in Rabat. This partnership will also see Maroc Datacenter assisting OVHcloud in adapting its offerings for the Moroccan market. Furthermore, OVHcloud plans to open Local Zones in South Africa, Kenya, and Tunisia by 2025.
“We are thrilled to partner with OVHcloud Group, a global player and the European cloud leader. The launch of a Local Zone in Morocco will enhance the kingdom’s digital ecosystem by offering innovative cloud platforms and providing organizations with cloud services that guarantee data sovereignty and low latency. We are grateful that OVHcloud has chosen Morocco as the first African country to launch the Local Zone and has placed its trust in Maroc Datacenter. We would like to thank Orange Morocco for their support in this launch by providing connectivity capabilities.” says Abderrahmane Mounir, Chairman of Maroc Datacenter.
As part of its global growth strategy in the Cloud market, OVHcloud aims to open up to 150 Local Zones by 2026. The new Local Zone in Rabat offers Moroccan customers access to the Group’s Public Cloud services with reduced latency and local data hosting, ensuring data sovereignty and low latency for various industries.
OVHcloud’s Local Zones offer single-digit millisecond latency times, enhancing user experience for services like e-commerce websites, cloud gaming, and real-time analytics. The Local Zone in Rabat signifies OVHcloud’s commitment to expanding to Africa and meeting the high demands of markets like Morocco.
Organizations can benefit from Public Cloud features from the Local Zone, including Compute, Block Storage, and network services with a local public IP. Additional services like Object Storage and Managed Rancher Service will be offered in the future.
OVHcloud’s Local Zones are ISO/IEC 27001 certified, ensuring the highest security standards for businesses deploying services in their environment.
A dynamic community of customers and start-ups
With over 6,000 customers in Morocco, OVHcloud is strengthening its ties with the local ecosystem and supporting Moroccan start-ups through programs like the OVHcloud Startup Program.
Availability
The Rabat Local Zone will be available this summer for customers to deploy Public Cloud services.
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