Orange Tunisia has unveiled a new Tier III-quality data center in Kalaa Kebira, located in Sousse, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure in Tunisia. The 1,000 sqm (10,765 sq ft) facility will cater to Orange’s internal needs as well as offer high-quality hosting solutions to customers, including cloud computing, backup, and business continuity services in a locally managed environment.
Adel Akrout, the network and services director at Orange Tunisia, expressed pride in the facility’s creation, highlighting that the entire project was carried out with 100% Tunisian expertise, employing local companies for design, inspection, and implementation.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, including Sofiene Hemissi, Minister of Communication Technologies, Brelotte Ba, Deputy General Manager of Orange Middle East and Africa, and Thierry Millet, General Manager of Orange Tunisia.
Minister Hemissi emphasized Orange Tunisia’s ongoing commitment to technological advancements, stating, “Today, Orange Tunisia is a critical pillar in our telecommunications ecosystem.” She also celebrated Tunisia’s achievement as the first North African nation to launch 5G, a milestone that has been made possible by the collective efforts of committed operators.
The new data center in Kalaa Kebira represents a strategic move to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure. While most of Tunisia’s data centers are located around the capital city of Tunis, the facility in Sousse aims to decentralize services and provide greater connectivity and reliability. Tunisia’s telecom landscape continues to evolve, with major operators such as Orange, Ooredoo, and Tunisie Telecom all launching 5G networks earlier this year following their 5G licenses.
Orange is also part of the Medusa subsea cable linking France to Tunisia and is developing a cable landing station in Bizerte to further strengthen regional connectivity.
