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Orange Egypt Puts Cybersecurity at the Core of Enterprise Digital Transformation at FDC Summit 2026

Wednesday 30 September 2026 15:49
Mohamed Shebl, Executive Vice President for Enterprise Business at Orange Egypt,
Mohamed Shebl, Executive Vice President for Enterprise Business at Orange Egypt,

 Orange Egypt is expanding its enterprise technology proposition around cybersecurity, cloud computing and data centers as businesses increasingly operate across interconnected digital environments that create both new opportunities and a wider attack surface.

The company showcased its latest enterprise solutions at FDC Summit 2026, where it participated for the fourth consecutive year as the event’s Technology Sponsor. The summit was held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo from September 22 to 24.

Through Orange Business, the operator presented an integrated portfolio spanning connectivity, networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data centers and digital workplace technologies, reflecting the changing role of telecom operators as enterprises seek fewer gaps between the infrastructure that connects their operations and the systems responsible for protecting them.

Cybersecurity Moves Beyond a Standalone IT Function

As businesses connect more applications, devices, cloud platforms and data sources, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly tied to the architecture of the wider digital environment rather than operating as a separate layer added after deployment.

Orange Egypt used its participation at FDC Summit to highlight security capabilities designed to monitor digital environments, analyze activity and identify potential indicators of cyber threats.

The company is also incorporating artificial intelligence and advanced analytics into its cybersecurity capabilities to improve visibility and support faster responses to emerging risks.

The approach is particularly relevant as organizations expand their reliance on cloud services and distributed digital infrastructure, increasing the number of potential points that need to be monitored and secured.

Orange Business Connects Cloud, Data Centers and Security

Orange Business is positioning connectivity, computing and cybersecurity as components of a single enterprise technology ecosystem.

Its portfolio includes network connectivity, cloud services, data centers, digital workplace technologies and cybersecurity solutions, alongside enterprise services designed for different industries.

For customers, the model is intended to provide an infrastructure that can expand alongside their operations while maintaining security across data, communications and connected systems.

That broader proposition also reflects a shift in competition within Egypt’s enterprise technology market. Telecom companies are increasingly moving beyond selling connectivity to providing the infrastructure and managed technology environments on which companies run their digital operations.

Mohamed Shebl: Cybersecurity Is the Foundation of Digital Trust

Mohamed Shebl, Executive Vice President for Enterprise Business at Orange Egypt, said the company’s fourth consecutive sponsorship of FDC Summit reflects its commitment to discussions around the future of technology and business security.

“Our sponsorship of FDC Summit for the fourth consecutive year extends our efforts to support the dialogue around the future of technology and business security, while highlighting the importance of building digital environments that are more secure and capable of keeping pace with the evolving needs of enterprises,” Shebl said.

He added that Orange Egypt is also seeking to contribute its technology capabilities to Egypt’s wider digital transformation strategy and Vision 2030.

Shebl said Orange Business regards cybersecurity as a fundamental element in establishing digital trust for companies rather than simply another enterprise technology service.

“Orange Business develops cybersecurity solutions as a core element in building digital trust for companies and as a direct enabler for organizations to continue innovating, developing their services and benefiting from modern technologies,” he said.

Security Becomes an Enabler for AI and Cloud Adoption

The relationship between security and technology adoption is becoming particularly important as enterprises increase their use of cloud computing, data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Rather than restricting that transition, Orange Egypt’s approach is to make cybersecurity part of the infrastructure required to expand it safely.

Shebl said integrated protection across digital infrastructure, data and communications can give companies greater flexibility to increase their use of technology while improving operational efficiency and resilience.

Orange Egypt is developing these capabilities in cooperation with global technology partners, seeking to combine connectivity, computing infrastructure and security within an integrated enterprise environment.

The proposition showcased at FDC Summit therefore points to a wider transformation in Orange Egypt’s enterprise business: from providing the connections companies use to building and securing more of the digital environment on which those businesses increasingly depend