The parties are collaborating on infrastructure including data centres in the Medical City within Egypt’s New Administrative Capital
Orange Business has completed the first phase of a new data centre and communications infrastructure for Grifols Egypt’s Plasma Derivatives (GEPD) facility. This is located in the Medical City within the New Administrative Capital (pictured).
The partnership is delivering co-location services through the Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) commercial and telco data centre. This includes communication services, support in equipment procurement, and professional services during the project build up and upcoming operations.
ACUD is the owner and developer of the New Administrative Capital in Egypt, located 45km east of Cairo, covering an area of 714 square km. The plan is “to strengthen and diversify Egypt’s economic potential by creating new places to live, work and visit,” according to ACUD’s partner, Atos in March this year.
Grifols Egypt’s WAN will interconnect critical facilities, including a plasma laboratory, co-location data centre, plasma warehouse, 20 plasma donation centres, and a manufacturing facility.
GEPD is a joint venture between Egypt’s National Service Projects Organization (NSPO) and Grifols, a global healthcare company. Their strategic project is intended to guarantee a sustainable supply of therapeutics used to treat life threatening diseases.
Orange Business is supporting Grifols Egypt in setting up of the project, drawing on its global experience in technology and integration, and 25 years’ of working in the country which includes an understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.
ACUD’s data centre is designed to meet the needs of businesses, from co-location services for dedicated server hosting to cloud hosting options. It is design, build and operate (DBO) certified.
Kristof Symons, CEO International at Orange Business, said, “This ambitious project…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.”
Dr Ahmed Serag, Chief Strategy and Projects Officer in GEPD, added, “This achievement enhances the GEPD strategy that prioritizes utilizing cutting edge technologies while ensuring a positive impact on the industry, economy and most importantly the quality of life for Egyptian patients.”