Cegid's New Technology Center in Casablanca
French cloud software company Cegid has marked a significant milestone in its international expansion by inaugurating a new technology and operations center named Cegid Atlas in Casablanca. This strategic move, which took place on May 19, is not merely an enhancement of local support; rather, it is a comprehensive effort to bolster Cegid's global support and development network. Already, the center has created 240 jobs since June 2025, reflecting the company's commitment to leveraging local talent in one of Africa's emerging tech hubs.
Cegid Atlas is set to undertake a variety of high-value activities that are crucial for the company's operational efficiency. These activities encompass customer support, cloud deployment, software integration, training, post-sales services, and research and development. Additionally, the hub will handle essential back-office functions, including finance, human resources, and information systems, making it a vital component of Cegid's operational framework.
Leveraging Morocco's Growing Tech Talent
Central to Cegid's decision to expand in Morocco is the country's burgeoning pool of technology talent. Tam Kaghat, President of Cegid Atlas, highlighted the strong technical capabilities and adaptability of Moroccan professionals in high-demand technology sectors. This investment not only signifies Cegid's confidence in Morocco's workforce but also aligns with the nation’s broader strategy to strengthen its digital economy. As stated by Said Ibrahimi, CEO of Casablanca Finance City Authority, this expansion underscores Morocco's attractiveness as a destination for international technology firms, research institutions, and business service providers.
Morocco currently produces around 14,000 IT engineers and technicians annually, a figure that falls short of the government's ambitious target of 100,000. To bridge this gap, the Moroccan government launched the “Digital Morocco 2030” initiative in September 2024, aiming to create 240,000 direct jobs in the digital sector and contribute 100 billion dirhams to the GDP by 2030. With plans to invest 11 billion dirhams in this strategy from 2024 to 2026, Morocco is also implementing various public training programs. One notable example is the JobInTech initiative, which has successfully trained approximately 1,000 young individuals in its first year, achieving a job placement rate exceeding 73%. The initiative has since expanded its reach nationwide, with an ambitious goal of training 15,000 individuals in digital professions over the next three years across all regions of Morocco.
As reported by ecofinagency.com.
