By Pete Hall, Regional Managing Director, Ciena Middle EastWith the global cloud industry growing at an unprecedented pace, the Middle East and Africa are emerging as the next opportunity for cloud giants. This wave of expansion and investment is bound to dramatically transform the cloud landscape, catapulting the Middle East and Africa into pivotal roles in the global digital scene. The Middle East and African cloud boomThe region has witnessed a remarkable surge in data centre infrastructure development in recent years. For example, South Africa, Nigeria, and parts of East Africa have been crucial focal points for hyperscalers. Factors driving interest in the regionSeveral factors are driving interest in the Middle East and Africa cloud landscapes.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 20, 2023 05:46 UTC