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Juniper Networks has cemented its
position as a strategic technology
provider for Telecom Egypt.
TELECOM EGYPT AND JUNIPER
NETWORKS PARTNER TO ENABLE
DIGITAL FOR EGYPT’S ENTERPRISES
TRANSFORMATION
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elecom Egypt, Egypt’s first
integrated telecom operator,
and Juniper Networks, a leader
in secure, AI-driven networks,
have a signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) in Cairo cementing
Juniper’s position as a strategic technology
provider for Telecom Egypt.
This MoU will highlight the companies’
intent to scope the Egyptian business
landscape for shared opportunities to
provide IP-based, high-performance
networking solutions to enterprises. Telecom
Egypt will also have the option to become
an authorised resale partner of Juniper’s
technology solutions in Egypt.
Furthermore, Telecom Egypt, the
country’s longest established and most
prominent telecom operator, is also
upgrading its own network infrastructure
to include Juniper Networks MX Series 5G
Universal Routing Platform, QFX Series
Data Center Switches and SRX Series Next-
Generation Firewalls.
This will create a secure, high-capacity
infrastructure from the core and data
centres to the network edge and is uniquely
designed to carry fixed, mobile, voice and
data services traffic for domestic and
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business connectivity, including 5G services
when launched.
Egypt is increasingly focused on Digital
Transformation with the Ministry of
Communications and Information Technology
(MCIT), announcing a four-step strategy, ICT
2030, to support new ICT initiatives that will
help to drive the country’s economic growth
domestically, regionally and internationally.
With the ongoing drive around Digital
Transformation, it is expected that Egyptian
enterprises will have increased demand for
best-in-class networking solutions, services
and professional support to help create fast,
secure business infrastructures.
Telecom Egypt’s new network is being
built using numerous routing, switching and
security solutions from Juniper, comprised of
Juniper Networks MX Series, QFX Series and
SRX Series.
Telecom Egypt has deployed Juniper’s
single operating system, Junos OS,
simplifying and streamlining operations.
Juniper is also providing a range of
professional support services to Telecom
Egypt to help plan, build and operate its
network infrastructure.
Adel Hamed, Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer, Telecom Egypt, said: “The
opportunity to agree to an MoU with Juniper
and explore the business market potential
for transformative networking technology is
very exciting for Telecom Egypt as it seeks to
pioneer innovation in Egypt.
“Telecom Egypt appreciates the
collaboration with Juniper Networks because
Juniper’s technology is highly reliable and
scalable and it also provides an excellent
return on investment. It’s a key partnership
for us on the journey to help deliver our
strategy towards Digital Transformation and
specifically for Egypt’s enterprises.”
Rami Rahim, Chief Executive
Officer, Juniper Networks, said: “Digital
Transformation in Egypt is moving at an
extremely fast pace, setting an impressive
example for other emerging markets to
follow. Telecom Egypt rightly views network
infrastructure as a strategic asset that
helps to underpin and shape the country’s
economic development, while enabling
individual enterprises to differentiate and
grow their businesses.
“Coupled with the high calibre of ICT
talent available in Egypt, I am confident
that this approach will drive great success.
Juniper is extremely proud to be a long-
standing partner of Telecom Egypt.”