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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Anant Raj Opens Second Data Center In Panchkula, Expands Digital Reach
To mark this milestone, the company will host a special event titled 'BHARAT BUILT: Soil to Server' on August 1–2, 2025, to showcase its expanding capabilities at both Panchkula and Manesar. The two sites together represent Anant Raj's commitment to building indigenously developed, globally compliant Tier-III and Tier-IV data centers. Anant Raj has added 28 MW of operational capacity across its two Haryana sites—7 MW at the new Panchkula facility and a scale-up of its Manesar center from 6 MW to 21 MW. These assets are part of the company's broader campaign, 'Bharat Built: Soil to Server', under which it aims to deliver 310 MW of data center capacity by 2032, backed by a planned investment of Rs 180 billion (USD 2.1 billion), according to stock exchange. India's data center industry is poised for rapid expansion, but capacity shortfalls remain a concern. A thematic report by Avendus Capital projects that while the country's data center capacity will touch 3 GW by 2030, demand is expected to surpass 6 GW by 2033, leaving a supply gap of over 1.5 GW. In this context, Anant Raj's aggressive expansion in North India—including a 200 MW hyperscale campus in Rai, currently in planning—positions it as a critical player in closing this demand-supply gap. Anant Raj had commissioned its first data center in Manesar in September 2023, and has since scaled rapidly, including entering a strategic partnership with French IT major Orange Business in 2024 to offer managed cloud services. According to Mr. Amit Sarin, Managing Director at Anant Raj, data centres are expected to account for more than 40 per cent of Anant Raj's revenues within the next four years, a significant leap from the current 5 per cent.
Channel Post MEA
21-07-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Orange Business Receives SecNumCloud Qualification For Cloud Avenue SecNum Platform
Orange Business has received a security certification from the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for the SecNumCloud qualification of its Cloud Avenue SecNum platform. This certification confirms that Orange's private Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environment meets the strictest security and transparency standards. Cloud Avenue SecNum is a cloud platform that meets security and regulatory requirements across Europe. Hosted in its Grenoble, France, data center, the platform is managed by dedicated teams. It is designed with a modular architecture and an as-a-service approach, allowing users to increase their autonomy and technological control. The platform includes built-in security features such as encryption, key management, network isolation, and access control. It also offers comprehensive traceability of actions and guarantees physical, environmental, and operational security. Cloud Avenue SecNum is part of Orange Business's Cloud Avenue portfolio. This portfolio features modular technology and is designed to meet the needs of all organizations, especially those in sensitive sectors like industry, banking, healthcare, defense, and public services. With infrastructure across Europe, Cloud Avenue ensures full data control and strict compliance with regulatory .
CNBC
17-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
European companies are jumping on the defense bandwagon as EU plans security splurge
From cruise ships to telecommunications, European companies are finding ways to increasingly pivot to military contracts as they seek to cash in on a defense boom that's sweeping the continent. Europe's defense sector has exploded in value this year, with the industry's publicly listed companies riding a wave of bullish sentiment that has seen some firms' valuations more than double . The regional Stoxx Aerospace and Defense index has gained more than 50% since the beginning of the year, amid a broad push from the European Union , the U.K. , Germany and the NATO military alliance to drastically ramp up defense spending. On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a proposal for a 2 trillion euro budget that would include a significant bump in funding for defense. It comes as part of what officials have labelled Europe's "era of rearmament," which has already seen the bloc unveil plans to mobilize as much as 800 billion euros ($928 billion) to help member states hike spending on national security. With bigger government budgets expected to bolster regional security firms' bottom lines, some regional companies are finding ways to pivot their resources and capitalize on surging European demand for defense solutions. Among them is telco giant Orange . The French company's enterprise arm, Orange Business, has just launched a new division dedicated to defense and homeland security. Its specialized Defense and Security Division (DD & S) will work in various areas including the hybridization of civilian and military networks, hosting of sensitive data, emergency communication systems, and cybersecurity. Heading up the new defense division is Nassima Auvray, who has a background in defense procurement and armament engineering, and who has spent a two-year stint working in the French Defense Ministry. "We have a historically established activity in the sector, but until now it was fragmented across multiple entities," she said of Orange Business. "The first goal of this new division is to bring together several hundred experts from technologies like digital integration, connectivity, AI [and] sovereign cloud hosting." Asked if the firm was expecting to benefit from increasing defense budgets among NATO and EU member states, Auvray told CNBC that, "Of course, this is one of our ambitions." "The goal is to see how we can position ourselves in this market, considering that we have a specific positioning with infrastructures all over the world, [predominantly in] Europe," she added. "The defense and security sector needs more and more civil technologies to keep pace with rapid development in cloud computing, AI, cyber security, quantum, and so on — we expect to leverage [all our capabilities] in order to position ourselves in this sector, and not only in France, but also in other countries and … customers like NATO." Elsewhere, Swedish autonomous vehicle developer Einride is also looking to pivot its technologies in a bid to make waves in the defense space. The company's self-driving electric trucks — designed with no driver cabins — are approved for use on public roads in Sweden and the U.S., with the vehicles using advanced AI to safely navigate their way along their routes. Einride recently branched into new industries through the launch of new software that can help human drivers mitigate risk in hazardous environments. "This new offering … is being leveraged for initial contracted projects in the defense sector to meet Europe's recently growing demand for military technology, prioritizing safety and risk reduction," an Einride spokesperson told CNBC. The company said its contracts are subject to confidentiality clauses, so it could not share specific details on how the tech was being applied in a military sense. "As we continue to grow our electric freight operations, both manual and autonomous, with existing as well as new clients, we are however convinced that our autonomous capabilities and our experience from the freight sector can be leveraged to positively contribute to new sectors, including the evolving needs of the defense sector," the spokesperson added. Also expanding its presence in the defense space is Italian cruise ship and mega-yacht builder Fincantieri . The company already had an established relationship with various military customers, but at the end of last month announced it had won a 700-million-euro contract to construct two multipurpose combat ships for the Italian Navy's fleet. The build will be carried out in partnership with Italian defense giant Leonardo . In an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe," earlier this month, Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero said the company's defense arm was expected to become an increasingly more prominent part of Fincantieri's overall business. Asked if NATO's newly agreed defense spend target of 5% of gross domestic product would ramp up momentum at the company, Folgiero said, "Absolutely, yes." "We continue to experience increasing number of [defense] investing programs … in different parts of Europe, but also the international level," he told CNBC. "This is a direct consequence of this … new background of the market." Folgiero said Fincantieri was poised to address rising global demand for defense solutions "in a more and more focused way." "We are experiencing a distributed increase in demand for naval ships," he added. "This is a matter of fact, the world is asking for additional defense assets, and at the same time, is also increasing the defense industrial base." Pat O'Connor, CEO of Dublin-based VRAI Simulation — a company that builds virtual reality training platforms for those working in high-risk environments, including in the aerospace and defense sectors — told CNBC that his firm intends to capture rising regional demand for military solutions. "Ireland has an opportunity to become a leader in dual use technology, and VRAI intends to be one of the leaders in that space," he said. Ireland is not a member of NATO, but is part of the EU — although it has the smallest defense budget among bloc members, as a percentage of its GDP. But O'Connor argued that this could work to the advantage of the country and its companies. "Ireland's economy essentially skipped the industrial era, going straight from a broadly agrarian based economy, to the digital one we have today," he said in an email. "Ireland's historical under investment in defence, ironically, presents us with an opportunity to do the same in terms of defence capability." Ireland has become something of a tech hub in Europe, with major heavyweights including Amazon, Apple, Fracebook and Microsoft setting up operations in the country . O'Connor told CNBC he believed Ireland was now well positioned to "skip the industrial age of legacy [defense] systems provided by a small number of nations" and become a regional leader in technology-driven capabilities, thanks to its "deep pool of tech talent … and capital." Investment opportunity It isn't just companies taking note of opportunities in the defense space — institutional investors are also pivoting in a bid to cash in on the promised budget hikes. Last month, Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing told CNBC that the German lender was ramping up its allocation to the sector after a period of "under investing" in European defense. Meanwhile, Rohit Sipahimalani, chief investment officer at Singapore's state investment fund Temasek, said last week that his team was looking to pour capital into European defense. "Defense is clearly an area where there's going to be a lot of capital spent, and it's an area we are looking to see what opportunities there are," he told CNBC in an interview.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Strengthening digital trust: Orange Business receives SecNumCloud qualification, Europe's strictest security standard, for Cloud Avenue SecNum
PARIS, July 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In today's world, where security and sovereignty are more important than ever before, Orange Business has obtained the security visa from the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for the SecNumCloud qualification of its Cloud Avenue SecNum platform. This highest level of recognition in Europe certifies that our dedicated and private Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments meet the strictest security and transparency standards. With this achievement, our customers can confidently deploy their critical services on a powerful, secure, and trusted cloud platform. Cloud Avenue SecNum: a trusted, sovereign platform At the heart of Orange Business' strategy is a reliable cloud platform that complies with security and regulatory requirements across Europe. Hosted in our sustainable data center in Grenoble, France, and managed by our dedicated French teams, Cloud Avenue SecNum ensures data sovereignty. Designed with a modular architecture and an "as-a-service" approach, the platform empowers users to increase their autonomy and technological control. It comes with built-in security features, such as encryption, key management, network isolation, and access control, while also providing comprehensive traceability of actions and ensuring physical, environmental, and operational security. Aligned with the French state "cloud doctrine", the platform helps our customers meet the strictest French and European standards. Cloud Avenue: a range of cloud solutions for diverse organizational needs. This solution is part of our comprehensive Cloud Avenue portfolio, developed and managed by Orange Business. It offers complete flexibility through modular technology. Our solutions are designed to meet the needs of all organizations, especially those in sensitive sectors like industry, banking, healthcare, defense, and public services. With infrastructure across Europe (France, Germany, Norway and Sweden), Cloud Avenue ensures full data control and strict compliance with regulations. According to Frederic Beon, Director of Information Systems and Digital Organization for the Gers Department, a region in Southwest France, "The platform provides us with the necessary security and compliance to meet regulations such as the French state "Cloud Doctrine", while also enabling us to gain autonomy with our testing and development. Additionally, Cloud Avenue SecNum allows us to significantly reduce time spent certifying our user online services in accordance with the General Security Referential (RGS), thereby optimizing our operational efficiency." "At Orange Business, our mission is to deliver unwavering trust and control over cloud infrastructures for our customers. SecNumCloud qualification demonstrates our commitment to sovereignty and confirms that our Cloud Avenue SecNum solution adheres to the strictest security and compliance standards. This validation reinforces our dedication toward our customers who are facing the complexities of an ever-changing digital landscape," says Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO of Orange Business. SecNumCloud: An essential qualification to enhance security and trust The SecNumCloud qualification, granted by ANSSI, confirms that infrastructure meets Europe's highest security standards. This ensures strong protection for sensitive data, such as intellectual property or artificial intelligence information. Going through this rigorous process helps reduce legal and technical risks and gives users greater confidence in cloud solutions. In addition, ANSSI security visas, awarded after detailed evaluations by authorized labs, verify that these solutions are reliable and compliant. These assessments include penetration tests and thorough analyses to identify security measures that are truly trustworthy. This security visa serves as a badge of credibility for organizations that adopt these qualified solutions. About Orange Business Orange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, is a leading network and digital integrator, supporting customers to create positive impact and digital business. The combined strength of its next-generation connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise, platforms, and partners provides the foundation for enterprises around the world. With 30,000 employees across 65 countries, Orange Business enables its customers' transformations by orchestrating end-to-end secured digital infrastructure and focusing on the employee, customer, and operational experience. More than 30,000 B-to-B customers put their trust in Orange Business globally. Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. Orange is listed on the Euronext Paris (ORA). For more information: or follow us on LinkedIn and on X: @orangebusiness Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited. View source version on Contacts Presse Emmanuelle Nahmany: Severine Belhomme-Moisand:
Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Strengthening digital trust: Orange Business receives SecNumCloud qualification, Europe's strictest security standard, for Cloud Avenue SecNum
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In today's world, where security and sovereignty are more important than ever before, Orange Business has obtained the security visa from the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for the SecNumCloud qualification of its Cloud Avenue SecNum platform. This highest level of recognition in Europe certifies that our dedicated and private Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments meet the strictest security and transparency standards. With this achievement, our customers can confidently deploy their critical services on a powerful, secure, and trusted cloud platform. Aligned with the French state 'cloud doctrine', the platform helps our customers meet the strictest French and European standards. Cloud Avenue SecNum: a trusted, sovereign platform At the heart of Orange Business' strategy is a reliable cloud platform that complies with security and regulatory requirements across Europe. Hosted in our sustainable data center in Grenoble, France, and managed by our dedicated French teams, Cloud Avenue SecNum ensures data sovereignty. Designed with a modular architecture and an 'as-a-service' approach, the platform empowers users to increase their autonomy and technological control. It comes with built-in security features, such as encryption, key management, network isolation, and access control, while also providing comprehensive traceability of actions and ensuring physical, environmental, and operational security. Aligned with the French state 'cloud doctrine', the platform helps our customers meet the strictest French and European standards. Cloud Avenue: a range of cloud solutions for diverse organizational needs. This solution is part of our comprehensive Cloud Avenue portfolio, developed and managed by Orange Business. It offers complete flexibility through modular technology. Our solutions are designed to meet the needs of all organizations, especially those in sensitive sectors like industry, banking, healthcare, defense, and public services. With infrastructure across Europe (France, Germany, Norway and Sweden), Cloud Avenue ensures full data control and strict compliance with regulations. According to Frederic Beon, Director of Information Systems and Digital Organization for the Gers Department, a region in Southwest France, "The platform provides us with the necessary security and compliance to meet regulations such as the French state 'Cloud Doctrine', while also enabling us to gain autonomy with our testing and development. Additionally, Cloud Avenue SecNum allows us to significantly reduce time spent certifying our user online services in accordance with the General Security Referential (RGS), thereby optimizing our operational efficiency." 'At Orange Business, our mission is to deliver unwavering trust and control over cloud infrastructures for our customers. SecNumCloud qualification demonstrates our commitment to sovereignty and confirms that our Cloud Avenue SecNum solution adheres to the strictest security and compliance standards. This validation reinforces our dedication toward our customers who are facing the complexities of an ever-changing digital landscape,' says Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO of Orange Business. SecNumCloud: An essential qualification to enhance security and trust The SecNumCloud qualification, granted by ANSSI, confirms that infrastructure meets Europe's highest security standards. This ensures strong protection for sensitive data, such as intellectual property or artificial intelligence information. Going through this rigorous process helps reduce legal and technical risks and gives users greater confidence in cloud solutions. In addition, ANSSI security visas, awarded after detailed evaluations by authorized labs, verify that these solutions are reliable and compliant. These assessments include penetration tests and thorough analyses to identify security measures that are truly trustworthy. This security visa serves as a badge of credibility for organizations that adopt these qualified solutions. About Orange Business Orange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, is a leading network and digital integrator, supporting customers to create positive impact and digital business. The combined strength of its next-generation connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise, platforms, and partners provides the foundation for enterprises around the world. With 30,000 employees across 65 countries, Orange Business enables its customers' transformations by orchestrating end-to-end secured digital infrastructure and focusing on the employee, customer, and operational experience. More than 30,000 B-to-B customers put their trust in Orange Business globally. Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. Orange is listed on the Euronext Paris (ORA). For more information: or follow us on LinkedIn and on X: @orangebusiness Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.
