Vertiv, a global provider of critical infrastructure and digital solutions, has partnered with US technology company Cybastion to support the development of digital infrastructure across several African markets, including Morocco. The partnership aims to help Vertiv engage earlier in large-scale digital infrastructure projects by combining its data center expertise with Cybastion's relationships and experience in government-led digital transformation programs. This collaboration will enable Vertiv to position its power, cooling, and critical infrastructure solutions within broader national digitalization programs.
The agreement, signed in Marrakech on Monday, October 6, 2026, establishes a framework for collaboration in Northwest Africa, covering Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Gabon. This region has seen significant growth in demand for data centers, AI infrastructure, and secure digital platforms. The partnership will support the deployment of infrastructure needed to meet the continent's growing digital needs. By working together, Vertiv and Cybastion aim to create a scalable framework that can be applied to joint opportunities across the region.
Morocco, in particular, represents a key market for Vertiv and Cybastion, especially given its ambition to become a regional digital hub and attract hyperscale and AI infrastructure investments. Cybastion CEO Thierry Wandji stated that the partnership would support the deployment of infrastructure needed to meet the continent's growing digital needs. He emphasized that the collaboration with Vertiv strengthens Cybastion's ability to rapidly deploy the critical digital infrastructure needed to help African countries move toward digital sovereignty.
Vertiv provides power, cooling, IT infrastructure, software, analytics, and related services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities. The company's regional director for Northwest Africa, Zineb Kamri, highlighted that customers are increasingly seeking end-to-end ecosystems rather than standalone technology providers. Through the collaboration with Cybastion, Vertiv can position its solutions within broader national digitalization programs, creating access to additional prospects.
Cybastion has already established a strong footprint in West and Central Africa and is actively expanding into North Africa. This geographic reach complements Vertiv's regional growth strategy. The partnership will enable both companies to leverage their strengths and expertise to support the development of digital infrastructure across Africa. By working together, Vertiv and Cybastion aim to help African countries meet their growing digital needs and move toward digital sovereignty.
The demand for data centers, AI infrastructure, and secure digital platforms continues to grow across Africa. The partnership between Vertiv and Cybastion is well-timed to support this growth. With Cybastion's relationships and experience in government-led digital transformation programs, and Vertiv's data center expertise, the two companies are well-positioned to deploy critical digital infrastructure across the region.
The partnership between Vertiv and Cybastion has significant implications for the development of digital infrastructure across Africa. With a focus on Morocco and other Northwest African markets, the two companies aim to create a scalable framework for collaboration that can be applied to joint opportunities across the region. This framework will enable Vertiv and Cybastion to support the growth of digital infrastructure across Africa and help African countries meet their growing digital needs.
Key points
- Vertiv and Cybastion have partnered to expand digital infrastructure across Africa, with Morocco being a key market.
- The partnership aims to support the deployment of infrastructure needed to meet the continent's growing digital needs.
- Morocco represents a key market for Vertiv and Cybastion, especially given its ambition to become a regional digital hub and attract hyperscale and AI infrastructure investments.
