Dubai headquartered StarLink is and IT compliance and next-generation threat driven IT security solutions provider and cloud value-added distributor ( VAD ). The VAD has footprint across the Middle East , Turkey and Africa with on-the-ground presence in 20 countries including UK and USA . The company recently opened a brand new office which will act as a hub for Africa business growth .
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STARLINK EXPANDS EGYPT OPERATIONS WITH NEW OFFICE
StarLink , a fast growing specialised cyber and cloud value-added distributor ( VAD ) in the Middle East , Turkey and Africa ( META ) region , recently announced expansion plans for Africa with it headquarters based out of Egypt and inaugurated a brand new office space in Cairo .
The StarLink Egypt office located in the heart of Cairo city is a standalone building , spanning 15,000 square feet , with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities that accommodates all major operational functionalities including sales , business development , services competency centre , StarLink Academy and back-office operations .
According to the VAD , Egypt is strategically positioned to cater to the African continent and StarLink will be advantaged to promote and support its vendors with distribution in North , South , Central , East and West Africa . In addition , the company said it will serve these regions across the continent through its satellite offices in Morocco , South Africa , Nigeria and Kenya .
The company said the latest move is aimed at boosting its plans to operate from close quarters with the channel community , to grow the network and strengthen existing partnerships .
Egypt is established as the tech-hub of Africa , with high market potential , making it one of the fastest growing economies due to its geographical and cultural proximity
StarLink Egypt Office
to the vast continent . The country ’ s tech calibre being a huge edge makes it a haven for technical talent which StarLink aiming to capitalise and has strategic hiring plans in the pipeline as part of its regional investment .
According to StarLink , it plans to 100 people in the next couple of years to maximise market reach and accelerate the company ’ s presence and growth on the African continent . StarLink forecasts a closure of US $ 50 million in Egypt alone , this year and hopes to double its revenue to a whopping US $ 100 million with revenue generated from the rest of Africa region .
Nidal Othman , CEO , StarLink , said : “ Egypt today is one of our fastest growing markets and we see huge potential , especially since the spend in cybersecurity and cloud adoption has increased dramatically . Our Africa expansion not only fits our strategic growth plans but also gives us an opportunity to build on our expertise of 16 years in the META region and our regional presence out of Egypt will bring us closer to our partners , customers and attract new business opportunities in strategic sectors .”
Amr Hamed , VP-Sales-Africa , StarLink , added that : “ Africa has huge potential for IT security and with most of our vendors keen to expand their footprint into this region , we look forward to supporting our vendors , partners and customers on this journey as their trusted cyber and cloud advisor . This is a big responsibility and we are all set to live up to it .” •
Nidal Othman , CEO , StarLink
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