Orange Business: Egypt Data Center

The Orange Business Egypt Data Center, located in Cairo, is a Tier III-certified, next-generation facility purpose-built to support Egypt’s digital transformation and broader ICT growth across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. It is the first certified international data center in Egypt operated by a global telecom provider, offering end-to-end enterprise cloud, colocation, and disaster recovery services with world-class reliability and security.

Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia, the Egypt Data Center is a regional digital gateway—integrating Orange’s global backbone with sovereign infrastructure for mission-critical enterprise and public sector workloads.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Cairo, Egypt – serving North Africa, the Middle East, and global enterprise clients
• Facility Type: Tier III Certified / Colocation / Cloud Services
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 3,000–5,000 square meters, scalable
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 10 MW, with high-density support
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility power feeds with 2N UPS redundancy
• Backup diesel generators with fuel reserves for full-load autonomy
• Smart energy metering and load optimization systems
• Designed for operational continuity and sustainability

Cooling and Efficiency

• Precision cooling systems with N+1 redundancy
• Hot/cold aisle containment
• Real-time environmental and airflow monitoring
• Optimized for energy efficiency in high-temperature climates

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral with access to local and international operators
• Directly connected to Orange’s global IP/MPLS backbone
• Access to submarine cable landing stations, including SEA-ME-WE 5, 6, and others
• Cross-connects and private cloud on-ramp capabilities
• Built for multinational enterprise, financial, and government hosting

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7/365 on-site security personnel
• Multi-factor authentication: biometric + access card + PIN
• Full CCTV surveillance, motion sensors, and mantrap entries
• Advanced fire detection (VESDA) and inert gas suppression
• Real-time infrastructure monitoring via Orange’s Global NOC and SOC

Certifications and Compliance

• Uptime Institute Tier III Certification – Design & Construction
• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 50001 – Energy Efficiency
• Fully compliant with Egyptian data residency laws and international cloud security standards

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Cloud Hosting and Colocation
• Public Sector and Regulated Industry Infrastructure
• Cross-Border Connectivity and Content Distribution
• AI, HPC, and Edge Deployments across MEA
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity for MENA enterprises

About Orange Business

Orange Business is the global enterprise division of the Orange Group, delivering advanced connectivity, cloud, and security solutions across 220+ countries and territories. The Egypt Data Center reinforces Orange’s long-term commitment to enabling digital growth in Africa and the Middle East, empowering governments and enterprises with local, secure, and globally connected infrastructure.