Vconnct Unveils “Space” The First Integrated Arab Digital Platform for Data Sovereignty

Vconnct, a leader in digital sovereignty solutions, has officially launched its

revolutionary new platform “Space”, positioning it as the first fully integrated

Arab digital ecosystem With more than 40 unified applications and tools,Space

is designed to serve as a powerful alternative to major global solutions such as

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Targeting government institutions and large

enterprises across the Arab world, the launch comes as the region accelerates efforts

to localize technology and assert data sovereignty, ensuring national control over

sensitive digital infrastructure

A Strategic Shift Toward Localized Technology and Data Ownership

Speaking on the launch, Eng Maged Aref, CEO of Vconnct, stated that “Space” is

more than just a new digital product it represents a strategic leap toward a sovereign

Arab-first technology ecosystem The era of our institutions relying on outsourced digital

infrastructure is over,” Aref said “We’re not just offering an alternative we’re delivering

a superior model that ensures full data ownership and integrates a powerful AI engine

acting as the organization’s central intelligence system

Vconnct: The Smart Core of the Platform

What sets Space apart from other market solutions is its full integration with Space AI

an advanced artificial intelligence platform that acts as the neural network of the entire system

Unlike typical AI implementations that function in isolated tasks, Space AI is designed to

understand and analyze an organization’s complete knowledge ecosystem

“Imagine having a super-intelligent assistant that has read every email, every document

and every meeting note—ready to support decision-making at any time, all while maintaining

total control over data,” said Aref

A Full Suite of Enterprise Solutions in One Platform

The Space ecosystem is built on a foundation of advanced technical integration and

enterprise-grade modules, including

Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Collaborative environments like Team Space (alternative to Microsoft Teams)

Productivity tools like Doc.Space (alternative to Microsoft Office)

These modules are fully unified under one platform, ensuring seamless collaboration

productivity, and scalability for organizations of all sizes

Complete Deployment Control and National Data Sovereignty

In response to growing concerns over data privacy and geopolitical risks, Vconnct

designed Space for complete deployment on local infrastructure, whether via on-premises

servers or private national clouds This ensures that all digital assets from internal

communications to strategic plans remain fully under the organization’s control

The “Arab Technology Localization” Initiative

The platform’s launch coincides with Vconnct’s broader initiative “Arab Technology

Localization This program aims to shift the region from being a technology consumer

to a technology producer, by

Creating high-value employment opportunities

Developing local digital talent

Empowering startups to build custom Arabic applications using the Space framework

Riding the Wave of Digital Transformation in MENA

Vconnct The debut of Space aligns with rapid growth in the ICT sector across the Middle East

and North Africa (MENA) region According to Mordor Intelligence, Egypt’s ICT market

is projected to reach $23.6 billion in 2025, and $53.1 billion by 2030, reflecting a 17.6%

compound annual growth rate (CAGR)

Meanwhile, the MENA ICT market as a whole is expected to grow from $227.75 billion

in 2024 to $629.41 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 10.7%. Data from Cognitive Market

Research also shows the regional telecom sector is expected to reach $100.61 billion

by 2033, growing at 6.5% CAGR from 2021

Vconnct : A Pillar of Economic Security and Innovation

Aref emphasized that digital sovereignty is no longer a luxury it is a strategic necessity

With increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, platforms like Space are essential in

ensuring national security, economic stability, and technological independence for the

Arab world Our goal is to build not just software, but a foundation for sustainable digital

economies led by Arab innovation This could mark the beginning of a new era where

regional platforms compete head-to-head with global tech giants