NetApp Highlights Egypt’s Growing Role as a Regional Technology and AI Hub
At NetApp CONNECT Cairo 2026, company executives praised Egypt's rapidly evolving technology ecosystem and highlighted the critical role of intelligent data infrastructure in accelerating AI adoption, cyber resilience, and digital transformation across key industries.
NetApp views the Egyptian market as a dynamic hub for technological innovation, according to Suhail Hasnain, Senior Director and General Manager for the Middle East and Africa region at NetApp, who praised the significant progress Egypt's technology sector has achieved in recent years.
His remarks were made on the sidelines of the NetApp CONNECT Cairo 2026 conference, hosted in Cairo with the participation of technology leaders, customers, partners, and industry experts. The event focused on helping organizations unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence through secure and intelligent data management supported by modern infrastructure.
The conference brought together representatives from key sectors including government, banking, telecommunications, and oil and gas, fostering discussions on the future of data and AI across Egypt and the wider region.
NetApp CONNECT Cairo serves as a specialized platform highlighting the role of intelligent data infrastructure in enabling AI applications, strengthening cyber resilience, modernizing digital infrastructure, and accelerating business outcomes and operational efficiency.
Speaking during the event, Hasnain emphasized the growing importance of data as a strategic asset and underscored the need for organizations to adopt advanced infrastructure capable of supporting AI-driven transformation while maintaining security, scalability, and operational agility.