In a world of constant technological change, data protection has never been more important. To meet the needs of Mauritian businesses, on August 21, 2025, Emtel launched an entirely local Cloud platform: an innovative solution to accelerate their digital transformation!
“For more than three decades, Emtel has worked tirelessly to connect, transform and support the country’s development,” confides Kresh Goomany, the company’s CEO. In August, the world of technology in Mauritius took a major step forward with the launch of Emtel Cloud. Launched to coincide with the company’s anniversary celebrations, this platform is revolutionizing the way local businesses operate.
Today, Emtel is pushing the boundaries of its participation in progress even further. “We have become a true digital infrastructure partner, offering smart connectivity, ultra-fast fiber, cybersecurity and cloud hosting solutions, all supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and a dedicated local team,” he continues.
Created in collaboration with NEC XON, the African leader in ICT solutions, the new platform developed by Emtel offers Mauritian companies security and reliability through a solution combining low latency, high availability and flexibility, in compliance with local and international regulations. With its pay-as-you-go model, companies subscribing to this new service also gain access to ongoing support from a local team.
Thanks to Emtel Cloud’sInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solution, user data is hosted locally, for greater security and speed, protecting it from hazards that could affect it, such as incidents involving international submarine cables. No need to buy and maintain physical servers! Businesses can access local virtual machines whose systems are designed to ensure continuity of service, even in the event of failure, via a secondary site that is permanently active!
At the same time, regular backups are set up, and storage space adapts to the growth of data stored on the platform. In addition to a security service specially dedicated to protecting businesses against cyber-attacks, Emtel Cloud also benefits from a high-performance, low-latency Internet connection. An essential innovation that promises to be the lever for an even more effective digital transformation!
In a context where data sovereignty has become a major issue, with Emtel Cloud, all information is stored and protected locally, within Emtel’s Data Centre in Mauritius. This gives companies total control over their sensitive data, in compliance with current national and international regulations. A real-time copy of the machines is also maintained at a secondary site, located elsewhere on the island, ensuring continuity of service, while reducing dependence on international submarine cables. Businesses thus benefit from a local, reliable and resilient cloud environment, combining performance, availability, security and total data control.
Designed to support all business sectors, this new Cloud service offers enterprises a reliable and scalable foundation for accelerating their digital transformation, meeting the needs of local companies. The forthcoming integration of new features such as advanced analytics, container orchestration, DevSecOps tools and artificial intelligence will further enhance the platform’s agility and security.
“When it comes to digital sustainability, there’s no better way to protect our environment than to migrate to the Cloud. Emtel has accompanied our country throughout its journey of economic development, and we count on the organization’s continued support. Today, there is still a gap in our country, and it’s thanks to digital technology that we’ll be able to bridge it. I am delighted to see that Emtel is proposing new and innovative solutions capable of supporting our local market,” declared the Honourable Dr Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, during his speech.
This new service strengthens Emtel Business’ offer to local airlines through a complete range of solutions. An initiative that is fully in line with Emtel’s mission to connect Mauritians and contribute significantly to the country’s progress for over three decades.
