TCS, Sybyl, and iXAfrica Join Forces to Drive Sovereign Cloud Adoption in East Africa
A new strategic alliance is poised to accelerate the adoption of sovereign cloud solutions across East Africa. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Sybyl, and iXAfrica Data Centre Limited (iXAfrica) have announced a partnership focused on building and scaling cloud infrastructure that adheres to local data residency and sovereignty regulations within Kenya and the wider region. This collaboration directly addresses the growing importance of data sovereignty for African nations as they seek to control and protect their data within their own borders.
Combining Expertise for Digital Independence
This partnership will see each company contribute its unique expertise to deliver a comprehensive solution. TCS will leverage its extensive experience in both sovereign and global cloud technologies. Sybyl, with its regional knowledge, will spearhead engineering efforts and provide essential customer support. iXAfrica will provide the physical infrastructure, hosting the sovereign cloud within its secure and scalable data centre campus in Nairobi, which is designed to be AI-ready. The collaboration is formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for governments, enterprises, and innovators to access secure, locally-hosted cloud services.
This strategic partnership between TCS, Sybyl, and iXAfrica represents a significant step towards empowering East Africa with digital independence. By providing a robust and compliant sovereign cloud infrastructure, the collaboration will enable the region to harness the power of cloud computing while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance, fostering innovation and economic growth within the continent.
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