Powering Africa’s Digital Future: Deimos Joins Google Cloud for a Landmark Cloud Region Launch

Africa’s digital economy is experiencing a meteoric rise, with projections estimating it will contribute $712 billion to the continent’s GDP by 2050. Cloud technologies, among other factors, will be a major driver in turning this projection into reality. This is especially true as businesses across various sectors—fintech, e-commerce, health tech, and more—seek cloud solutions that are secure, scalable, and locally compliant.

This transformative shift is being accelerated with Google Cloud’s first African cloud region in Johannesburg, which became operational for African businesses in early 2024. Deimos is proud to be a Premier sponsor of the landmark launch event on March 19th, reinforcing our commitment to empowering African businesses with the cloud technologies they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

For years, African businesses have faced challenges of high latency, costly data transfers, and regulatory hurdles due to reliance on overseas data centers. The Google Cloud region is a game-changer, offering faster speeds, enhanced data sovereignty, and bringing data closer to users These advancements further strengthen many African businesses’ position in the global market. 

Speaking about this, Andrew Mori, Founder and CEO, Deimos said, “The launch of Google Cloud’s first African region marks a significant milestone, granting businesses across the continent access to world-class infrastructure, managed services, AI capabilities, and the ability to store critical data locally—all at lower latencies that benefit users and businesses alike. We are incredibly proud to be part of the South Africa region launch event, recognising that cloud technology is more than just a tool for growth—it is a catalyst for economic transformation, innovation, and digital sovereignty. As   Google Premier Partner, Deimos is committed to helping businesses of all sizes harness the power of cloud technologies, enabling them to scale, innovate, and compete on a global stage.”

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A Major Step for Africa’s Cloud Adoption

The African cloud region marks a critical milestone in accelerating digital transformation across the continent. As a Google Cloud Premier Partner, Deimos is at the forefront of this shift, offering deep expertise in helping businesses transition to modern, scalable infrastructure with tailored solutions that enhance efficiency and drive growth. Through Deimos, businesses of all sizes can now tap into world-class technology, enabling them to innovate, scale, and compete on a global level.

This milestone brings improved performance, security, and compliance to the forefront, along with many advantages that  Google Cloud can provide:

•  Kubernetes Expertise: As the pioneer of Kubernetes, Google Cloud empowers businesses managing containerised applications with the Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to achieve seamless scalability, automation, and efficiency—all critical for staying competitive.

• Leading-Edge Data & AI Capabilities: Google Cloud’s powerful tools—such as BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, and Vertex AI—enable businesses to process vast amounts of data, leverage real-time analytics, and integrate AI-driven insights that can enhance operations and foster innovation.

• Cost-Effective & Scalable Solutions: With flexible pricing models and cost-efficient cloud services, businesses of all sizes can optimise IT spending while ensuring world-class performance and security.

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Deimos is proud to be part of this historic moment, continuing its mission to empower African businesses with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Together, we are unlocking a future of limitless possibilities for Africa’s businesses and its economy.

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