Raya Data Center Cairo Campus: Tier III Enterprise & Cloud Hub in Egypt
Status: Operational / Active Managed Expansion Phase | Location: Multi-site campus footprint anchored by Raya Headquarters, 26th of July Road, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
Project Overview
Raya Data Center's Cairo Campus is a premier enterprise digital infrastructure platform strategically serving Greater Cairo and Egypt’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Anchored by its primary data center in 6th of October City and complemented by additional facilities in Maadi Technology Park and New Cairo, the multi-site campus delivers resilient, carrier-neutral infrastructure for enterprises, financial institutions, government organizations, telecommunications operators, healthcare providers, and multinational businesses. Designed to support mission-critical applications, the campus offers tier-certified colocation services alongside a comprehensive portfolio of digital solutions, including Raya Cloud private and public cloud platforms, disaster recovery, business continuity, managed hosting, cybersecurity, and managed IT security services. The facilities are engineered with highly resilient infrastructure featuring redundant 2N power architecture, advanced uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup generators, precision air-conditioning and environmental controls, and continuous infrastructure monitoring to ensure maximum availability and operational reliability. Carrier-neutral connectivity enables customers to access multiple telecommunications providers through high-capacity fiber networks, delivering low-latency connectivity for cloud, enterprise, and internet applications. The campus also adheres to internationally recognized ISO 27001 information security standards, providing robust physical and cyber security for sensitive workloads and regulated industries. Combining resilient infrastructure, secure cloud services, multi-carrier connectivity, and comprehensive managed solutions, Raya Data Center's Cairo Campus provides a future-ready digital infrastructure platform supporting Egypt’s ongoing digital transformation, cloud adoption, and enterprise modernization initiatives across both the public and private sectors.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Raya Data Center Cairo Campus: Tier III Enterprise & Cloud Hub in Egypt |
| Location | Multi-site campus footprint anchored by Raya Headquarters, 26th of July Road, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt |
| Status | Operational / Active Managed Expansion Phase |
| Commissioning | Initial Go-Live: 2012 / Continuous High-Density & AI Cloud Upgrades |
| Total IT Load | ~2 MW – 5 MW Critical IT Load across multi-site facilities |
| Total Capacity | ~5 MW Total Utility Power Capacity across primary 6th of October, Maadi Technology Park, and New Cairo hubs |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Architecture / ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, ISO 9001, BSI Certified Platform |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Colocation, Managed Private/Public Cloud, Financial Infrastructure & Enterprise Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Cairo |
| Population | ~10.4 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~22 million (Greater Cairo Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | ~USD 180 billion (estimated metropolitan economy) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 8,200 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – MENA Business, Financial & Digital Infrastructure Hub |
| Key Strengths | Capital and largest city of Egypt; economic and financial center of North Africa; strategic gateway between Africa, Europe, and the Middle East; strong telecommunications and fiber infrastructure; expanding hyperscale and carrier-neutral data center market; major fintech and technology ecosystem; access to international subsea cable networks via the Suez corridor; skilled workforce; leading logistics and government hub. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Raya Data Center |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Telecom Egypt, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), and Regional Telecom Operators |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Egyptian Mission-Critical Engineering & EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Raya Information Technology In-House Technical Infrastructure & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access with direct dark fiber interconnectivity to Telecom Egypt, Orange Egypt, Vodafone, and Etisalat Misr; dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency backhaul to Egyptian Internet Exchanges and regional subsea cable landings. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual independent medium-voltage utility grid feeders, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, DC rectifier systems, automated switchgear, and standby diesel backup generator arrays with dedicated multi-day fuel reserves. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~5 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation across campus sites |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Configuration |
| Cooling System | High-precision CRAC/CRAH precision cooling units with N+1 thermal redundancy, hot/cold aisle containment, air quality/humidity control systems, and automated BMS monitoring. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform offering redundant fiber interconnects, managed network security, enterprise cloud express links, and remote hands support. |
| PUE Target | < 1.40 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | National electrical grid mix with increasing integration of local solar and clean energy purchasing initiatives. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Initial Launch: 2008–2012 / Phased Expansion Announcements: Ongoing |
| Construction Start | 2011 / Active Expansions |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (2012) |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Metro Expansion |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $30,000,000 USD to $60,000,000 USD Campus Investment |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Financing by Raya Holding / Raya Information Technology |