Huawei Cloud Africa has officially been named the Carrier Hybrid Cloud Leader in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the release of a new white paper by GlobalData during the AfricaCom 2025 conference. The report, titled “Unleashing the Potential of Carrier-Grade Hybrid Cloud in Sub-Saharan Africa 2025,” assessed major vendors across 13 African markets, analyzing their market performance, innovation, and partnership strength.
The findings placed Huawei Cloud at the forefront of Africa’s hybrid cloud ecosystem, citing its exceptional technology leadership, market presence, and telco expertise. Microsoft came in second, followed by AWS and Google, which were categorized as “Dominant” players, while VMware and Oracle were named “Challengers.”
Huawei Cloud Africa Leads in Market Performance
According to GlobalData, Huawei Cloud Africa scored the highest in market performance metrics, driven by its strong commercial momentum and deep telecom collaborations. The firm earned top marks in three areas: Market Presence, Market Differentiation, and Telco Expertise, demonstrating a strategic understanding of Africa’s growing digital needs.
The report highlights Huawei’s consistent investment in local infrastructure, strategic partnerships with telecom operators, and a customer-first approach that empowers African enterprises to scale faster using cloud and AI solutions.
Strong Technology Leadership and Innovation
On the technology front, Huawei Cloud Africa achieved the highest aggregate score across seven performance categories. GlobalData praised its superior capabilities in Big Data, Strategic Partnerships, Professional Services, and Cloud Control Platforms, calling its framework “coherent and comprehensive.”
This recognition comes as Africa’s digital economy continues to expand rapidly, with telecoms driving the adoption of cloud computing, 5G, and fintech innovation. The hybrid cloud model, which combines private and public cloud services, is becoming crucial for businesses that require both scalability and data security.
Hybrid Cloud Driving Africa’s Digital Transformation
The GlobalData white paper concludes that carrier-grade hybrid cloud is set to become a cornerstone for Africa’s next phase of digital development. With mobile data traffic surging, fiber connectivity growing, and AI technologies taking root, Huawei’s leadership is positioned to accelerate innovation and empower industries across finance, healthcare, and education.
Huawei Cloud Africa continues to invest in local talent, capacity-building, and innovation labs, ensuring that African telecoms and enterprises can deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready digital services.
