Tunisia Telecom Takes a Significant Leap at the Healthcare IT Forum 2026
Tunisia Telecom made a symbolic breakthrough at the Healthcare IT Forum 2026, positioning itself as a connectivity operator transforming into a full-fledged technology player in the healthcare sector. This repositioning is driven by concrete commitments and a structured vision centered around digital sovereignty.
From the outset, the tone was set by Mohamed Ayadi Sboui, Central Market Enterprise Director, who emphasized that the transformation is already underway. "Digital is no longer just a support; it becomes the heart of the healthcare system in Tunisia."
Behind this statement, a tangible evolution is taking shape. The operator is no longer content with providing just a network; it now seeks to accompany healthcare institutions in their entire transformation. High-speed connectivity, sovereign cloud, cybersecurity, and dedicated infrastructure for artificial intelligence are all part of Tunisia Telecom's expanding scope of action.
From a technical standpoint, Sami Soudani, Central Information Systems Director, highlights a reality often relegated to the background in e-health discussions. "The infrastructure, the network, the cloud – that's where everything plays out, long before applications," he explains.
Without these foundations, ambitions remain theoretical. A single medical record, seamless data exchange between public and private sectors, or national-scale care coordination all require solid bases. This involves secure connectivity, a dedicated healthcare network, and platforms that ensure real interoperability between systems.
It is precisely on this terrain that Tunisia Telecom aims to position itself, offering an integrated, locally managed, and tailored solution for the specific needs of the healthcare sector.
Cybersecurity, extensively discussed at the forum, is a central challenge. The operator proposes managed security solutions, deployable on its sovereign cloud or directly at clients' premises, with the goal of ensuring the protection of increasingly sensitive medical data.
Artificial intelligence, on the other hand, opens a new phase of strategic reflection. Sami Soudani warns of the risks associated with excessive dependence on foreign infrastructure. "It is essential to develop sovereign capabilities in Tunisia around AI."
In this context, Tunisia Telecom aims to become a dedicated infrastructure operator for artificial intelligence, capable of hosting specialized data centers and offering these capabilities as services to healthcare institutions. This approach would facilitate access to these technologies without imposing heavy investments on hospitals and clinics.
By 2030, the envisioned vision is that of a more equitable, better-connected, and AI-enriched healthcare system, with a strengthened role for national technology actors.
"The future of healthcare does not impose itself; it is built together," concludes Mohamed Ayadi Sboui. This formula goes beyond mere announcement; it outlines a trajectory and affirms a commitment to durably positioning itself as a key partner in the transformation of the Tunisian healthcare system.
