TCS, Sybyl, And Ixafrica Partner To Accelerate Sovereign Cloud Adoption In East Africa

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Sybyl, and IXAfrica Data Centre Limited (iXAfrica) have announced a strategic partnership to establish and scale sovereign cloud infrastructure in Kenya and other East African countries. The initiative aims to empower governments, enterprises, and innovators with secure, locally hosted cloud offerings that comply with national data residency and sovereignty laws, marking a significant step toward Africa’s digital independence.

Through a Memorandum of Understanding, the three firms will combine their strengths to deliver world-class technology, local implementation, and resilient data hosting. TCS will provide sovereign and global cloud expertise, Sybyl will lead regional engineering and customer support, and iXAfrica will host the infrastructure within its secure, scalable, AI-ready data centre campus in Nairobi.

Satishchandra Doreswamy, Vice President & Head, Cloud Unit – Growth Markets at TCS, said, “We offer a resilient and future-ready cloud infrastructure, powered by AI-driven intelligence, that can be tailored to specific needs of our customers. With built-in compliance to global and local regulatory authorities, our sovereign cloud fuels future-forward business models while meeting the most stringent standards for privacy and regulatory requirements. It is the ideal solution for countries and enterprises that are looking to safeguard their digital sovereignty through robust cloud technology.”

Sybyl, one of East Africa’s leading systems integrators, will oversee local implementation, customer enablement, and ongoing support. Shailendra Yadav, CEO, Sybyl Kenya & Tanzania, said, “Digital independence must deliver real gains. By running sovereign cloud in iXAfrica’s AI-ready campus along with TCS’ cloud expertise, we cut currency exposure, foreign policy risks, keep services reachable on local routes during outages, and create skilled jobs for Kenyans and Africans as a whole.”

Snehar Shah, CEO of iXAfrica, added, “Data sovereignty is the cornerstone of Africa’s digital future. By hosting Sovereign Cloud infrastructure within iXAfrica’s AI-ready campus, we are ensuring that African data stays in Africa, secure, sustainable, and ready to power the next generation of innovation.”

The partnership comes as data sovereignty emerges as a defining issue across the continent. Governments and enterprises are increasingly seeking solutions that ensure data remains within national borders, regulated under regional laws, and managed through trusted infrastructure.

TCS will deploy its TCS Sovereign Secure Cloud™, a bespoke solution for government, public enterprises, and regulated industries, designed to drive operational and digital sovereignty through integrated AI and advanced security frameworks.

The sovereign cloud will serve critical sectors such as banking, telecommunications, and the public sector by ensuring privacy, compliance, and operational sovereignty. It will also enable access to powerful computing resources, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities within a secure and locally managed environment.

The collaboration is expected to strengthen local digital infrastructure, create jobs for local talent, and position East Africa as a strategic technology hub for the continent.

TCS has operated in Africa for nearly two decades, serving over 50 clients, including major telecommunications companies, banks, insurers, and public utilities. The company has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Africa for nine consecutive years.