ORAN recently finished the primary phase of a new data center and communications infrastructure project. This was done with Grifols Egypt for their Plasma Derivatives (“GEPD”) facility.
GEPD is a joint effort. It involves Egypt’s National Service Projects Organization (“NSPO”) and Grifols. Grifols is a global healthcare company specializing in plasma-based treatments. NSPO and Grifols lead this project. They provide a sustainable supply of essential therapeutics. These therapeutics address life-threatening conditions in Egypt’s Healthcare System.
Orange, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, is playing a pivotal role in the success of this project by developing the data center and communications infrastructure for GEPD’s facility in the Medical City, within Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. The company uses its extensive knowledge of Egypt’s regulatory landscape. It applies its technical and system integration skill to deliver a comprehensive solution for Egypt’s Healthcare System
The alliance will involve the delivery of co-location services through the Administrative Capital for Urban Development’s (“ACUD”) commercial and telco data center. The ACUD data center is one of the most advanced facilities in the region, boasting cutting-edge technology and infrastructure designed to meet the growing needs of businesses in Egypt. ACUD, backed by Orange, will aid in the equipment procurement process. It will offer professional services during the project’s build-up and operational stages. This ensures that the center can handle the complex technological demands of modern healthcare.
Collaborations Driving ORAN’s Growth
Strategic partnerships remain at the forefront for Orange as it strives to boost its top line and sustain long-term growth. In June 2024, Orange teamed up with Georgia-based mobile network provider – Skillnet – under the Orange Alliance program. The partnership was undertaken to augment Silknet’s capabilities in the B2C, B2B and ICT sectors with the use of ORAN’s expertise and innovative offerings.
In May 2024, ORAN strengthened its long-running alliance with Nokia Corporation to transform network programmability and generate monetization opportunities. By using Nokia’s platform, Orange aims to engage the global developer ecosystem. It seeks to unleash advanced 5G network features. These features include dynamic bandwidth allocation, real-time location insights, predictive maintenance, and event-driven security responses. In April 2024, ORAN extended its partnership with Google Cloud to expand the reach of artificial intelligence (AI) and GenAI across geographies and core customers by implementing the technologies near Orange’s and its customers’ operations.