PRESSR: CEQUENS showcases its milestones in Egypt and the region, unveils future strategies

Jan 29, 202412:05 UTC

Khorshed: We have created 270 job opportunities in the region with a focus on Egypt, fostering employment and skill development.
Shabrawy: We are driven by innovation and enthusiastic about diversifying our portfolio of services.

Cairo, Egypt: CEQUENS, the global omnichannel communication platform that offers integrated communication channels such as SMS, voice, and other messaging applications, has announced its key milestones achieved in Egypt and across the region and revealed its growth strategies. CEQUENS has been transforming business communication in Egypt and across the globe since 2011. The company's business volume amounts to EGP 4 billion annually, securing an average of 270 job opportunities globally.

The award-winning communication platform, which has been completely self-funded thus far, has been a transformative force in the communications field for over 13 years, enabling businesses and developers to connect with a global customer base. The success of the company has opened doors to opportunities, and today, CEQUENS serves over 1,200 organizations in more than 150 countries across six offices worldwide. Looking ahead to 2024, the platform aims to introduce several innovative services, revolutionizing the communication sector, as part of its five-year expansion plan.

On this occasion, technopreneur Karim Khorshed, Co-founder and CEO of CEQUENS, stated; "As we approach our 13th anniversary, it’s fair to say that CEQUENS is an Egyptian success story. Since our launch in 2011, we have created 270 job opportunities in the region with a focus on Egypt, fostering employment and skill development. Additionally, over 70% of CEQUENS' experienced leadership team is Egyptian. We couldn't be prouder of the role we've played in the communications field and our contribution to Egypt’s national growth agenda.”

“Additionally, we've always prioritized the state’s “Digital Egypt” initiative, as CEQUENS has been a key player in driving digital transformation in Egypt. Facilitating technological advancement and empowering businesses in the digital era are our top priorities”.

For his part, Ahmed Shabrawy, Chief Research & Innovation Officer of CEQUENS, added, "CEQUENS has played a pivotal role in adopting and contributing to technological advancements. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of technology is unwavering. We are driven by innovation and enthusiastic about diversifying our portfolio of services, which currently spans a full suite of offerings which cover applications, communication APIs, and connectivity solutions. Within CEQUENS, we passionately integrate AI into our solutions, enhancing communication and fostering innovation. It's not just about adopting new technologies; it's about revolutionizing the way we connect and communicate".

CEQUENS was initially founded in 2011 in Cairo, Egypt, and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has since increased its activity through its diversified services that fall under three pillars: communication APIs, applications, and connectivity solutions. CEQUENS provides its solutions to more than 1,200 enterprise customers in 150+ countries, serving a range of industries including BFSI and Fintech, retail, logistics and delivery, and healthcare. Clients of CEQUENS include Google, Alibaba, Amazon, TikTok, Decathlon, Telegram, Vodafone, and Delivery Hero. Additionally, CEQUENS is recognized as a Meta WhatsApp Business partner and serves as a value-added service provider for Microsoft Teams Phone voice services. Moreover, CEQUENS is PCI DSS, ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certified.

To know more about CEQUENS’s services, please visit https://www.cequens.com/.

About CEQUENS:

CEQUENS is a multi-award-winning omnichannel communication solutions provider. We are on a mission to simplify customer engagement through our innovation-focused solutions engineered for customer-first organizations.

We support businesses with communication APIs, multichannel applications and connectivity solutions such as SMS, WhatsApp Business, voice, and multifactor authentication. Our product suite aims to solve our customers’ unique problems and cultivate deeper human connections between businesses and individuals in every market we play.

With 6 office locations and 500+ direct network connections, CEQUENS empowers more than 1200 businesses in over 150 countries with faster, better, and stronger communication fine-tuned to their industries. Our platform boasts a 99.96% uptime and is built on industry-leading security standards.

CEQUENS is an ISO and PCI DSS certified company, and has been rated as a Tier One A2P SMS solutions provider in ROCCO's A2P SMS Market Impact Reports 2023 and has been ranked on Juniper's Leadership Board: A2P Messaging Market 2024-2028 Report

It is also recognized as a Meta Business Partner as well as a value-added service provider for Microsoft Teams Phone and WhatsApp Business. Our vision is to become the most compelling partner for developers, startups, and enterprises looking for simple and meaningful ways to connect.

The company is headed by CEO Karim Khorshed and Chief Research & Innovation Officer Ahmed Shabrawy.

For more info, contact hello@cequens.com

For media inquiries, please contact d.baradei@cequens.com

Recognitions and Awards:

Ranked on Juniper Research A2P Messaging Leadership Board, Juniper, 2024
Ranked “Tier One” A2P SMS Market Impact Reports 2023 MNO & Enterprise editions, ROCCO
The Most Promising Businesswomen Leaders of the Future, CIO Times, 2023
The Most Successful Business Leaders to Watch, The Enterprise World, 2023
Innovative Technology Marketing Personality of the Year, Women in Tech Awards, 2023
CIO of the Year Award, Tahawultech, 2023
Outstanding Leadership Award, Internet 2.0, 2022
Best Communications Platform – MENA, International Business Magazine, 2022
Most Influential Person, ROCCO IOO Report, 2022
Best Communications Solutions Provider of the Year, Tahawultech.com Future Enterprise Awards, 2022
Best Communications Platform – Egypt, Business Tabloid Magazine, 2022
Most Innovative Communication Platform, International Finance Magazine Technology Awards, 2020
Excellence in Messaging Partner, FINSEC Awards, 2018
GSMA Associate Member
ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 Certified
PCI DSS Certified
Endeavour Entrepreneur

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