Souhail Hassanein, NetApp's Senior Director and General Manager for the Middle East and Africa, shared that the company sees the Egyptian market as a really dynamic place for tech innovation. He gave a big shout-out to the significant progress Egypt's technology sector has made in recent years. This exciting news came during the NetApp CONNECT Cairo 2026 conference, which was held in Cairo. The event brought together a fantastic group of tech leaders, customers, partners, and experts. They all gathered to chat about how organizations can fully tap into the power of Artificial Intelligence by managing data smartly and securely, all built on a modern and advanced infrastructure. The conference also welcomed representatives from super important sectors like government, banking, telecommunications, and oil and gas. They all participated in a wide-ranging discussion about what's next for data and AI in Egypt and the broader region. NetApp CONNECT Cairo is a special platform designed to highlight how smart data infrastructure can boost AI applications, make cybersecurity stronger, update digital infrastructure, and help businesses achieve their goals faster.
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