Ethio Telecom, Inspur Software Technology Explore Strategic Partnership

Addis Ababa, July 17, 2026 (ENA) —Ethio Telecom and Inspur Software Technology are exploring strategic partnership to accelerate Ethiopia's digital infrastructure transformation.

Ethio Telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru, hosted high-level strategic discussions with a senior delegation from Inspur Software Technology Co., Ltd., led by its Board Chairman, Lin Shuai.

Gao Xinjie, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Hi-Speed Road & Bridge International Engineering joined the delegation, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering an integrated partnership that combines advanced digital technologies with state-of-the-art infrastructure development.

 

Aligned with Ethio Telecom's "Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028" strategy, the discussions focused on establishing a strategic partnership that integrates next-generation digital technologies with modern infrastructure to accelerate Ethiopia's digital transformation and strengthen the nation's digital economy. 

By combining cutting-edge computing capabilities with robust physical infrastructure, the collaboration aims to create a resilient, intelligent, and future-ready digital ecosystem that supports inclusive economic growth and national development.

As part of the proposed collaboration, Inspur Software Technology will contribute its expertise in advanced digital infrastructure by supporting the design and deployment of high-performance computing, AI-ready data center solutions, cloud computing platforms, and intelligent digital infrastructure.

Accordingly, these capabilities are expected to strengthen Ethiopia's sovereign digital infrastructure, enhance national computing capacity, support AI-driven innovation, and enable the delivery of next-generation digital and enterprise services.

The discussions also explored opportunities to jointly develop localized digital applications and industry-specific solutions tailored to Ethiopia's market, with the aim of accelerating digital adoption across key sectors of the economy.

Furthermore, the companies discussed collaboration in areas including AI computing infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise digital transformation, smart industry solutions, talent development, technology transfer, research and innovation.

 

They also explored leveraging their complementary strengths to expand cooperation beyond Ethiopia and jointly pursue strategic opportunities across Africa, contributing to regional digital transformation, digital inclusion, and sustainable economic growth.

During the discussions, Lin Shuai and Gao Xinjie highly commended Ethio telecom's visionary leadership, remarkable transformation journey, and outstanding achievements in evolving from a traditional telecommunications operator into one of Africa's leading digital services and technology companies.

They expressed their admiration for the company's strategic direction, rapid digital transformation, continuous investment in advanced technologies, and its growing role in driving Ethiopia's digital economy.

Reaffirming their confidence in Ethio telecom's future, they conveyed their strong interest in establishing a long-term strategic partnership that extends beyond Ethiopia to jointly pursue opportunities across the African market.

 

Concluding the meeting, Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru directed the respective technical teams to expedite the development of a comprehensive cooperation framework and implementation roadmap. 

This preparatory work will pave the way for a subsequent executive-level engagement to formalize the partnership and initiate the implementation of high-impact strategic initiatives that will contribute to Ethiopia's and Africa's digital future.