Wednesday 25 Dec
Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, inaugurated Commvault's Center of Excellence, a leading global company in cybersecurity and data protection solutions, in Egypt.
The event was attended by Engineer Ahmed El-Dhaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Sanjay Mirchandani, CEO of Commvault, and senior company executives.
The center, built to the highest international standards
with scalability in mind, will rely on skilled Egyptian professionals with
multilingual capabilities to provide swift and efficient digital solutions.
This aligns with Commvault's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity resilience
and supporting its regional clientele.
Dr. Talaat emphasized that Commvault's decision to establish
its Center of Excellence in Egypt underscores the global recognition of
Egyptian expertise in high-value fields like cybersecurity. This also reflects
the success of ongoing efforts to foster a thriving outsourcing industry and
attract significant investments from global companies to Egypt's burgeoning
telecommunications and information technology sector.
He added that the center will employ highly skilled digital professionals in a field with significant global demand, driven by the increasing need for robust cyber resilience solutions. He emphasized that data protection has become paramount in the digital age, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence, where data serves as the foundation.
The minister highlighted the ministry's commitment to
developing specialized cybersecurity cadres. This includes a range of digital
capacity-building programs, such as intensive education through bachelor's and
master's degrees in collaboration with renowned international universities.
These initiatives aim to bridge the gap between the supply and demand for
skilled professionals in this field.
Ahmed Al-Dhaher, CEO of ITIDA, emphasized that the new
Commvault Center of Excellence constitutes a significant advancement for
Egypt's IT sector. The center will create high-value job opportunities by
specializing in cutting-edge digital solutions, such as cyber resilience and
data protection, showcasing the exceptional skills of Egyptian professionals
and attracting global companies to expand their operations in Egypt.
He underscored ITIDA's commitment to positioning Egypt as a
global hub for IT services. This strategy aims to foster the growth of the
outsourcing industry and attract sustainable investments.
Sarv Saravanan, Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, stated,
"We are delighted to inaugurate our new Center of Excellence in Cairo.
This strategic move brings us closer to our valued customers in key markets and
significantly enhances our service delivery capabilities across these regions.
By effectively leveraging the exceptional talent pool available in Egypt, we
can empower our global customer base to more fully benefit from our
industry-leading cyber protection solutions."
Fadi Rishmani, Vice President and General Manager of
Commvault for Southeast Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, commented,
"Egypt presents a dynamic and diverse work environment characterized by a
rich multicultural tapestry. This makes it an ideal location for our
multilingual service operations. Through this center, we are well-positioned to
provide exceptional support to our esteemed customers throughout the EMEA
region, thereby strengthening their ability to achieve robust business
resilience and continuity."
Founded in 1988 in New Jersey, USA, Commvault is a leading provider of advanced solutions encompassing potential threat prediction, backup, data recovery, cloud infrastructure management, compliance, and data retention services. The company empowers over 100,000 organizations worldwide to safeguard their critical data and ensure unwavering business resilience and continuity.
