Global company AVEVA is really stepping up its presence in the Egyptian market! This is happening as digital transformation speeds up and more and more industrial organizations are leaning on technology to make their operations super efficient and cut down on costs. Khaled Salah, AVEVA's Vice President for Africa, shared that Egypt is one of the company's most important strategic growth areas on the continent. They've got a plan to boost their market share to about 30% within three years, up from the current 20-25%. Salah explained that Egypt actually ranks second in terms of how much business AVEVA does in Africa. This really shows how strong the local market is and how many different sectors are benefiting from industrial technology. He mentioned that AVEVA serves vital industries like oil and gas, electricity and energy, heavy industries, mining, manufacturing, and maritime transport, with a client list that includes government ministries and big corporations.
Digital Solutions for Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Costs
He pointed out that AVEVA—a British company specializing in industrial and engineering software—offers complete solutions that use big data analytics and artificial intelligence. These smart tools help predict equipment failures before they even happen, reduce downtime, and improve productivity. Plus, they significantly lower energy use and operational costs. Salah revealed that AVEVA currently has about 170 clients in Egypt and aims to triple that number within two years! This growth is fueled by the increasing demand for digital transformation solutions, especially as companies look to make their operations more efficient to tackle global economic challenges. AVEVA also plans to achieve about 20% growth in its local market business by the end of 2026. This is thanks to a growing awareness of how crucial technology is for improving performance and making the best use of resources.Long-Term Plans
Salah emphasized that one of the company's biggest strengths is offering operational and strategic plans that can last up to 5 years. These plans are built on a thorough analysis of what clients need and creating proactive operational scenarios. This ensures better performance, helps predict challenges before they pop up, and cuts down on maintenance and breakdown costs. He explained that the software AVEVA develops in the United States and Britain is used worldwide with the same great efficiency. It helps improve how industrial and petroleum facilities run, reduces energy consumption, and boosts productivity.Expansion in Smart Ports
As part of its expansion into new sectors, AVEVA is looking to strengthen its presence in the port industry. They offer solutions for managing ship traffic and analyzing operational data, which helps reduce waiting times and increases port capacity. This, in turn, has a positive impact on trade. The company is also focusing more and more on the smart buildings sector. They're doing this with facility management systems that use artificial intelligence to improve energy consumption efficiency and give users a more advanced experience.Data Centers
Salah noted that the global growth of data centers brings challenges, especially with their high energy consumption. Data centers are among the biggest electricity users because servers and cooling systems run non-stop. In this area, AVEVA plays a key role in making energy use more efficient within these centers. They do this with solutions that rely on real-time data analysis and predicting potential issues, which cuts down on waste and makes operations more sustainable. He added that Egypt has made great strides in this field, but it still needs to expand its use of cloud computing applications. This will help boost connections with global markets and improve the efficiency of industrial systems.International Partnerships
The company's Vice President shared that AVEVA won the "Microsoft Manufacturing Partner of the Year 2025" award, joining an elite group of global partners! This really highlights the strong teamwork between AVEVA and Microsoft in delivering solutions that use the Azure platform and artificial intelligence. He explained that this partnership brings together AVEVA's industrial know-how with Microsoft's cloud computing power through platforms like "CONNECT." These platforms allow systems within facilities to connect and analyze data in a fully integrated way, which boosts operational efficiency and reduces energy consumption. To help develop local talent, AVEVA is also working on signing cooperation agreements with three Egyptian universities. The goal is to include their software in university curricula, preparing qualified professionals for the industrial software job market and connecting education with real-world applications. Finally, AVEVA plans to get involved in data center projects in Egypt, working with Schneider Electric. This is all part of supporting Egypt's national strategy for digital transformation.Related editorial

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