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Orange S.A. (ORAN) generates a steady stream of news through its activities as a global telecommunications operator and through its enterprise division, Orange Business. News coverage often highlights developments in connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, AI and sustainability, reflecting the company’s role in both consumer telecom services and enterprise digital integration.
Orange Business announcements feature new platforms and partnerships, such as the Cloud Avenue portfolio and the Cloud Avenue SecNum platform, which has obtained SecNumCloud qualification from the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI). News items describe how this dedicated and private IaaS environment, hosted in Grenoble and managed by French teams, supports data sovereignty and compliance with strict European security standards.
Other news focuses on Orange Business initiatives in generative AI, including the Live Intelligence range of plug-and-play GenAI solutions designed to simplify adoption of GenAI for businesses and local authorities, with data hosted and managed in Europe. Articles also cover collaborations with technology partners such as Google Cloud, ServiceNow, Splunk, Blue Planet, CSG and Toshiba Europe, illustrating Orange’s efforts to bring AI, observability, automation and quantum-safe networking into its operations and customer offerings.
Readers can expect updates on enterprise projects that involve hybrid cloud deployments, SD-WAN, secure connectivity and digital transformation for clients in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and environmental conservation. Sustainability-related news includes Orange’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and its Memorandum of Understanding with Cisco to advance circular economy practices and eco-design. For investors, analysts and industry observers, this news page offers ongoing insight into how Orange and Orange Business apply connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity and AI capabilities across markets and use cases.
Orange has reported its first-half results for 2021, detailing a turnover of €42.3 billion in 2020 and a customer base of 263 million globally as of June 30, 2021. The company's Chairman and CEO, Stéphane Richard, discussed key topics including second quarter highlights, EBITDAaL updates, infrastructure developments, and growth drivers. Orange operates in 26 countries and employs 139,000 people, focusing on innovation through data and AI as part of its 'Engage 2025' strategy. The company is listed on Euronext Paris under symbol ORA and on the NYSE under symbol ORAN.
Orange and SES Networks have expanded their partnership to enhance maritime connectivity services. This collaboration enables Orange's maritime customers to access higher-capacity satellite connectivity, integrating their global infrastructure with SES's Skala Global Platform. This service aims to support the maritime industry's digital transformation by enabling the implementation of IoT and AI technologies. The partnership strengthens Orange's position in the maritime sector, enabling seamless broadband services worldwide, catering to both developed markets and hard-to-reach areas.
Glovo, a Barcelona-based delivery service start-up, has partnered with Orange Business Services to enhance its global expansion through comprehensive contact center and telephony services. Operating in 20 countries, Glovo aims to facilitate convenient deliveries within 30 minutes via its app. Orange's cloud-based digital voice services allow Glovo to streamline international operations, manage over a million calls monthly, and achieve up to 40% savings on voice costs. This partnership is pivotal for Glovo’s growth strategy, helping them quickly enter new markets while optimizing costs.
Brunel has partnered with Orange Business Services to implement a co-managed SD-WAN solution using Cisco Meraki. This transition aims to enhance Brunel's global network, providing secure, efficient cloud-centric access that promotes business growth. The SD-WAN will streamline WAN operations and decrease costs by approximately 30% compared to traditional MPLS systems. The service integrates with Microsoft Azure Public Cloud, facilitating collaboration for Brunel's employees worldwide while ensuring scalable network management.
Raspadskaya, a Russian coal mining company, has implemented a bespoke IoT solution from Orange Business Services at its coal preparation factory. This initiative aims to minimize the risk of mixing different coal grades, which can compromise product quality. The system employs telemetry sensors and real-time tracking to ensure correct unloading of coal, significantly automating processes and reducing human error. The project enhances operational efficiency and lowers costs by streamlining coal handling at Raspadskaya’s large warehouse.
RS Components has selected Orange Business Services as its sole end-to-end managed services provider, undertaking a significant transformation of its global infrastructure. This initiative aims to digitize sales processes and migrate contact center functions to the cloud. Key components include upgrading to SD-WAN and enhancing telephony, fostering agility and regulatory compliance. This integration underpins RS's digital transformation strategy, enabling operations across 32 countries and ensuring a streamlined customer experience. The collaboration aims to modernize RS’s capabilities while maintaining competitive advantages in the market.
Orange Business Services has been named a preferred partner by GÉANT for the Open Clouds for Research Environments (OCRE) project, aimed at boosting cloud adoption within European research. This partnership will allow Orange to market public cloud services to National Research Education Networks (NREN) and over 8,000 institutions, benefiting around 50 million users. The project focuses on enhancing security and collaboration through Orange's Flexible Engine platform, which is also set to integrate with the GAIA-X ecosystem, promoting a unified European data infrastructure.
Amcor has advanced its operational efficiency by consolidating corporate applications into a hybrid cloud environment alongside an upgrade of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools. Partnering with Orange Business Services, Amcor aims to enhance application reliability and security through a fully managed hybrid cloud solution. This integration supports SAP HANA and allows effective workload management, ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency. The hybrid cloud also optimizes Amcor's existing network infrastructure to manage increasing internet traffic.
KONE has enhanced its partnership with Orange Business Services by migrating its global contact center solution to the cloud. This move aims to improve user experience and streamline customer support worldwide. The transition to cloud infrastructure provides benefits such as scalability, flexible omnichannel capabilities, and enhanced security. KONE will have five contact center hubs globally, covering 35 sites across all continents. This digital transformation is expected to optimize customer support services and foster future innovation.
Orange Business Services is set to design and build a new data center to support cloud services for Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. Collaborating with Orange Egypt, appointed as the prime contractor, the project aims to enhance ICT infrastructure in the new city, which is expected to host eight million residents. The data center will provide secure services for smart traffic, utilities management, and innovative solutions, with an investment of over $135 million. Operations are scheduled to commence in the first half of 2021.