Orange Business completes first phase of data center infrastructure for GEPD
Sep 16, 2024 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Orange Business has completed the first phase of data center infrastructure in Egypt's New Administrative Capital for Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives (GEPD) and is providing communications infrastructure for GEPD in the Medical City within the New Capital, a satellite city of Cairo. GEPD is a joint venture between Egypt's National Service Projects Organization and healthcare company Grifols. GEPD aims to enable Egypt to achieve "self-sufficiency" within plasma-derived medicines.
Kristof Symons, CEO of international at Orange Business said: “We are delighted to put our experience at the service of this vital national health project in Egypt, and to contribute to its implementation and operations. This ambitious project empowered by GEPD should be an example of how private and government institutions are in the best position to enable fundamental changes for a country.”
Dr. Ahmed Serag, chief strategy and projects officer for GEPD, added: "We are glad to announce this successful collaboration with Orange Business. 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."
