Ebene

Ebene is a town and major business district in Mauritius. It lies in the Plaines Wilhems District in the central part of the island, near the towns of Quatre Bornes and Vacoas-Phoenix. The area is best known for Ebene Cyber City, a large information technology and business park established in the late 1990s to attract multinational companies and outsourcing providers. Ebene Cyber City hosts office towers, data centers and supporting services, and has been a focal point of Mauritius’ efforts to develop a knowledge-based economy. The development has spurred residential and commercial growth in the surrounding area and remains a symbol of Mauritian diversification into services and ICT.

Etymology and usage: The name Ebene derives from the French word ébène meaning ebony, reflecting historical associations with ebony trees in the region. In German, Ebene means plain or level, and in mathematics and geography denotes a plane or flat surface. The word also appears in place names and in other languages with related meanings.