A strategic MoU for Kemet Data Center project

INTRO Technology entered Memorandum of Understanding with Sterling and Wilson Data Center (SWDC), the global leader in constructing data centers. The MoU seeks to entrust SWDC with the contracting, construction, and execution of the Kemet Data Center project, located in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and developed by INTRO Technology.

SWDC will serve as the EPC contractor for the data center. The company will oversee the entire project, managing key aspects such as design, planning, budgeting, and timeline management. This partnership marks a significant step in advancing Egypt’s digital infrastructure and reinforces the country’s role as a major player in the data center and cloud services industry. SWDC will apply the highest standards of Environmental, Health & Safety procedures as per its policy and offer a comprehensive Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services and technical support for a period ranging from three to five years.

Prasanna Sarambale, CEO of Sterling and Wilson Data Center said, “We are proud of this strategic partnership with INTRO Technology, which reflects our shared commitment to supporting the digital sector and data centers in Egypt by providing advanced and sustainable digital infrastructure. Through this collaboration, we will build Kemet Data Center according to the highest international standards, thereby meeting the stringent requirements of international customers and contributing to Egypt’s Vision 2030. We are proud to be a part of Egypt’s evolving digital sector and cloud services, which makes Egypt an attractive destination for global investments.”

Hatem Suliman, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of INTRO Holding, stated, “We are excited to embark on this partnership with SWDC to build Kemet Data Center, according to the best global practices, providing advanced technological infrastructure, leveraging from SWDC’s extensive experience in building data centers and their commitment to top-quality standards. This partnership will enable us to offer digital solutions and services that meet the evolving needs of customers in the Middle East and Africa, aligning with Egypt’s digital transformation goals and its strategic vision for 2030.”

Kemet Data Center is set to meet the growing demand for cloud services, Internet of Things (IoT), and digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa. It will offer secure, cost-effective, and scalable data storage solutions. Additionally, the center will benefit from Egypt’s strategic location, which hosts to a significant portion of the region’s undersea cables.

INTRO Technology, the technology arm of INTRO Holding and the parent company of Advansys and Forte Cloud, a leader in technological solutions and digital transformation. SWDC commenced services in 2015, has emerged as one of India’s leading Data Centre EPC players in the industry.