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Orange reports developments across Orange Business, its enterprise network and digital-integration division, with recurring updates on secure connectivity, cloud platforms, cybersecurity and digital transformation services for business customers. News commonly covers Orange Business customer deployments, managed hybrid cloud projects, data center and communications infrastructure, SD-WAN and cloud connectivity, and cybersecurity capabilities delivered through Orange Cyberdefense.
Company updates also feature Orange Business technology initiatives such as Cloud Avenue SecNum, Orange Quantum Defender, Live Intelligence GenAI solutions and the Orange Business Evolution Platform. Partnership announcements and platform certifications highlight the company’s focus on AI-enabled operations, automation, sovereign and secure cloud services, and quantum-safe networking for enterprise environments.
Orange Business Services is focusing on the healthcare sector as part of its 2025 strategic plan. It has reorganized its healthcare entities, transferring B2B activities from Orange Healthcare to Enovacom, which now has a team of 250 employees based in various locations including Marseille and London. This move aims to enhance interoperability and digital transformation, addressing key challenges like health data protection and patient journey digitization. Enovacom aims to leverage the strengths of the Orange Group for growth in e-health, supporting over 1,600 customers.
Orange and Schneider Electric have commenced the first deployment of indoor 5G in the French industrial sector at the Le Vaudreuil factory. The trial aims to enhance industrial processes using 5G's low latency and high throughput. Two primary use cases include implementing augmented reality for maintenance and using a telepresence robot for remote visits. This initiative demonstrates the potential of 5G in synchronizing data in real-time, improving efficiency, supporting remote work, and reducing costs.
Orange has released its 2020 first-half financial results, highlighting significant milestones and the impact of Covid-19. The Company reported 42 billion euros in sales in 2019, with a customer base of 266 million. The CEO discussed segments like CAPEX, organic cash flow, cost reduction strategies, and dividends. The Engage 2025 strategic plan aims to innovate using data and AI while promoting social and environmental accountability.
Orange and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Orange's IT infrastructure and develop cloud services, particularly in edge computing. This collaboration aligns with Orange's Engage 2025 plan, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and data utilization to improve operational efficiency. Both companies will jointly create an Innovation Lab and a Center of Excellence to foster growth and training in AI and cloud services. The partnership aims to bolster Orange Business Services' offerings and expand Google Cloud's footprint in Europe.
On July 16, 2020, Parallel Wireless announced a partnership with i engineering Group to assist Orange in expanding mobile coverage in the Central African Republic, which has only 48% unique mobile connections. This initiative is part of Orange's IDEAL program aimed at increasing digital connectivity across Africa. Utilizing OpenRAN technology, the collaboration seeks to create a scalable, cost-effective network infrastructure capable of supporting 2G to 5G services. The project promises improved operational efficiency and service agility, ultimately enhancing connectivity for underserved populations.