In a groundbreaking move for Ethiopia’s technology landscape, Wingu Africa and Gebeya Inc. have officially launched the country’s first data center Talent Cloud. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at ICT Park in Lemikura, represents a significant step forward in developing human capital for the East African data center industry.
The new Talent Cloud solution, a collaboration between Wingu Africa, a leading carrier-neutral data center operator, and Gebeya Inc., a prominent Pan-African tech company, is set to revolutionize the industry by focusing on talent development and infrastructure innovation.
Wingu Africa’s data center, which is the first carrier-neutral facility in the region, features a Tier 3 infrastructure with the capacity to host up to 800 racks and 10 megawatts of power. Gebeya Inc. specializes in SaaS-enabled custom talent cloud innovations, complementing Wingu’s infrastructure with its expertise in technology leadership.
Demos Kyriakou, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of Wingu Africa, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. “We are thrilled to partner with Gebeya Inc. on this transformational initiative. Our collaboration will not only enhance the skills of many individuals but also create significant employment opportunities within the data center sector,” Demos Kyriakou said. He emphasized that the initiative aligns with their mission to advance technological development and skill-building across the continent.
Amadou Daffe, CEO of Gebeya Inc., highlighted the impact of the Talent Cloud initiative. “This Talent Cloud initiative equips individuals with essential data center capabilities and creates sustainable employment opportunities that drive economic growth in the region,” Amadou stated.
The partnership aims to train and certify 1,000 young people in data center infrastructure and technologies through their unique Skills Cloud platform over the next year. This ambitious goal underscores the commitment of both organizations to address the skills gap in the data center industry and foster a new generation of tech professionals in East Africa.
