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Techday NZ
5 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
OVHcloud launches tracker to monitor customers' cloud emissions
OVHcloud has introduced its Environmental Impact Tracker, a tool designed to enable customers to monitor and understand the carbon footprint of their cloud infrastructure. The new tracker provides measurements of the carbon footprint associated with Baremetal, Hosted Private Cloud and Public Cloud Compute products, with the company stating that support will shortly be extended to Public Cloud Storage and Web Hosting services. OVHcloud describes the tool as an enhanced version of its previous carbon calculator, launched in 2023, with expanded coverage and soon to include a multi-criteria approach for tracking environmental impact. The company has refined its methodology to account for the variety and complexity of its products, which it claims enables accurate and comprehensive measurement. The Environmental Impact Tracker delivers data that encompasses scopes 1, 2 and 3, covering the full lifecycle from manufacturing through to operation. This includes information related to the infrastructure components and the carbon emissions linked to the consumption of cloud services. OVHcloud indicates that the tracker offers benchmarking data based on market offerings, which was recognised in a study by the digital responsibility research and expertise firm IJO for its level of methodological achievement and transparency. Tracking features OVHcloud states that several new functionalities have been added to the tracker, enabling it to account for emissions from usage with details at both the national emission factor level and at the level of electricity suppliers with which the company works. The tracker also considers the impact of hardware reconditioning during server assembly. The company states that these improvements are designed to provide OVHcloud customers with a deeper understanding of the environmental footprint of their cloud usage and, consequently, support more sustainable practices. Looking forward, the company plans to broaden the tool's coverage beyond carbon emissions to include analysis of water use, abiotic resources and land use impact, which will enable a more comprehensive approach to environmental monitoring. "In a world where every action counts, accurately and transparently assessing your environmental footprint is no longer an option – it is a responsibility. As a committed player, we support our customers in understanding and controlling their impact. That is why we are continually improving our Environmental Impact Tracker, a true market benchmark recognised for its methodological rigour and completeness. We are determined to pursue our commitments to contribute to a more sustainable and responsible cloud industry," said Grégory Lebourg, Global Environmental Director at OVHcloud. Sustainability record OVHcloud notes that it has prioritised responsible digital practices since its inception over 25 years ago. According to the company, its proprietary watercooling technology and vertically integrated operations model have contributed to data centres, which the company claims are among the industry's best-performing for energy and water usage (PUE and WUE indices). In its latest Corporate Sustainability Assessment, performed by S&P Global Ratings in early 2025, OVHcloud reports that it was placed among the top 16% of companies in its sector, which it attributes to its ongoing focus on responsible cloud operations. Product availability The Environmental Impact Tracker is available to all OVHcloud customers worldwide except those in the United States. It can be accessed directly through the OVHcloud Manager platform or via an API service. While tracking for Public Cloud Compute is already active, storage and web hosting product support, as well as multi-criteria reporting, are expected to be introduced shortly. OVHcloud states that additional tracker features will be integrated during the year as part of its ongoing product roadmap. The company says this rollout aligns with its wider objectives to provide customers with the necessary information to manage and mitigate the environmental impacts of cloud service usage.
Techday NZ
6 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
OVHcloud launches updated carbon impact tracker for cloud operations
OVHcloud has announced the release of its Environmental Impact Tracker, an enhanced tool designed to give customers a comprehensive overview of the carbon emissions linked to their cloud usage. The new Environmental Impact Tracker builds on the company's previous carbon calculator, extending coverage to include Bare Metal, Hosted Private Cloud, and Public Cloud Compute systems. Plans are in place to add Public Cloud Storage and Web Hosting to the tool's capabilities soon. According to OVHcloud, the tool provides an extensive lifecycle analysis, covering the entire operation from manufacturing through to the operational phase of infrastructure. Updates to the tool now enable calculations that consider the emissions from both the use phase and elements such as the average emission factors of countries and those of electricity suppliers partnered with OVHcloud. Additional criteria account for the reconditioning of server components during assembly, and increasing the accuracy of the environmental data presented to customers. "In a world where every action counts, accurately and transparently assessing your environmental footprint is no longer an option - it's a responsibility," says Grégory Lebourg, Global Environmental Director at OVHcloud. "As a committed player, we support our customers in understanding and controlling their impact." OVHcloud highlighted its use of large-scale water cooling technology and a vertically integrated production model. These practices are deployed across its data centre facilities, including those in Quebec, Auckland, New Delhi, Manchester, Singapore, and Sydney. The company's data centres have recorded some of the industry's lowest power usage and water usage effectiveness scores. According to OVHcloud's sustainability and environmental page, its operations are committed to low-carbon energy, reduced emissions, and zero waste heading to landfills by the end of this year. It reported 0.37 litres of water per kWh and 0.16 kilograms of CO2 per kWh in addition to a 92 per cent rate of renewable energy in its data centres. OVHcloud operates over 450,000 servers across 44 data centres worldwide. According to the company, its ongoing commitment to sustainability has been recognised in external assessments. In early 2025, it was ranked within the top 16% of companies in its sector by the Corporate Sustainability Assessment conducted by S&P Global Ratings. The Environmental Impact Tracker's development has focused on providing extensive coverage and transparency. This approach is in line with increasing industry interest in sustainability and the growing emphasis on responsible use of digital technologies. The tracker is available to all OVHcloud customers around the globe, with the exception of users in the United States. Access is provided via the OVHcloud Manager and through a dedicated API, designed to meet the operational needs of various clients. The initial launch supports Public Cloud Compute, Cloud Storage, Web Hosting, and additional support for multi-criteria analysis is scheduled to follow. Follow us on: Share on:
Techday NZ
03-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
OVHcloud & Crayon expand global cloud services to 45 regions
OVHcloud has entered into a partnership with cloud software provider Crayon, allowing both companies' customers to access and integrate a wide array of technology solutions across over 45 regions globally, including Australia. Partnership details The agreement between OVHcloud and Crayon aims to provide organisations with greater access to cloud infrastructure and technology services, making it possible to build and operate in numerous regions outside the US. The partnership is designed to combine OVHcloud's infrastructure with Crayon's technical expertise, delivering solutions that prioritise security, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. Under the terms of the collaboration, customers of OVHcloud and Crayon will benefit from the ability to deploy cloud solutions in regions that span four continents, with services tailored to meet both operational and regulatory requirements. The companies have stated that the expanded access will especially aid organisations seeking to optimise their technology investments while retaining control and compliance. Focus on sovereignty and sustainability OVHcloud positions itself as a European advocate for fairness and openness in cloud solutions, emphasising the performance-to-price ratios of its offerings. Crayon, recognised for its FinOps capabilities and expertise in digital transformation, brings advisory and managed services to the partnership, acting as a vendor-agnostic provider able to leverage OVHcloud's portfolio. Caroline Comet-Fraigneau, OVHcloud Chief Sales Officer, highlighted the collaborative potential between the two companies: "This partnership will enable organisations across the world to benefit from Crayon's strategic and technical expertise, combined with OVHcloud's infrastructure," said Caroline Comet-Fraigneau, Chief Sales Officer, OVHcloud. "Crayon, along with our broader partner community, is critical to our mission of empowering businesses with sustainable, sovereign cloud services with the best performance-price ratio. This is a key part of our growth strategy and together, we will enable businesses to build a cloud environment which suits them, using technologies and know-how from two trusted European technology powerhouses with a global reach." Shared solutions and expertise With the new agreement, Crayon's customers can access OVHcloud's full suite of services, which ranges from bare metal servers and hosted private clouds—featuring VMware and Nutanix options—to public cloud and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions, such as managed Kubernetes. Similarly, OVHcloud customers are now able to leverage Crayon's advisory services, designed to support software optimisation, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation. The scope of the collaboration is reflected in the access to infrastructure and managed services now available in 45 regions worldwide, excluding the US. This is intended to enable businesses to expand into new markets, optimise their cloud environments, and meet localised compliance standards. Erling Hesselberg, Crayon Vice President of Enterprise Software, commented on the joint approach: "At Crayon, we are committed to empowering our customers with the most relevant and future-ready cloud solutions," said Erling Hesselberg, Crayon Vice President of Enterprise Software. "Our global partnership with OVHcloud allows us to combine their sovereign, sustainable cloud infrastructure with Crayon's deep expertise in software and advisory services. Together, we are uniquely positioned to help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimise cost, and scale with confidence. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering choice, control, and compliance to our customers worldwide." Regional and global impact The partnership is also notable for its inclusion of Australian organisations, who will now have the option to work with both OVHcloud's and Crayon's offerings for local and international deployments. With both companies focusing on sovereignty, compliance, and sustainable solutions, customers are expected to benefit from integrated services designed to accommodate a range of regulatory environments and industry requirements. By leveraging Crayon's expertise in advisory and software services along with OVHcloud's infrastructure capabilities, the companies are positioning themselves to support clients in digital transformation and technology optimisation across multiple territories.
Arabian Post
27-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
European Cloud Champion OVHcloud Eyes €1 Billion Milestone
OVHcloud posted €271.9 million in revenue for its third quarter of fiscal 2025, representing organic growth of 9.3%, and confirmed its projection to exceed €1 billion in annual revenue. The Paris‑listed cloud provider attributed the Q3 gains to sustained demand for its Public Cloud arm, which grew 17.2% year‑on‑year to €53.6 million, and a revival in Private Cloud, with new customer intake climbing over 25% in its bare‑metal offering. Web Cloud & Other services also nudged up 3.8%. CEO Benjamin Revcolevschi underlined that the business 'demonstrated its resilience' and reiterated that OVHcloud remains 'on track to exceed €1 billion in revenue this year'. The company confirmed its guidance for full‑year organic revenue growth of between 9% and 11%, an adjusted EBITDA margin around 40%, capital expenditure at 30–34% of revenue, and unlevered free cash flow of at least €25 million. ADVERTISEMENT Revenue at a glance In the quarter ended 31 May, Private Cloud generated €169.3 million, up 8.6%, and remains the bulk of activity at 62.3% of total revenues. Public Cloud now accounts for nearly 20%, buoyed by new AI and data analytics products and growth in major regions. Web Cloud & Other includes domains and hosting, which saw modest expansion. Geographically, OVHcloud continues to strengthen beyond its domestic market. France contributed 48% of total revenues, growing 7.2%; ex‑France Europe grew 8.1%; and Rest of World—encompassing North America and Asia–Pacific—surged 15.6%. Drivers of the surge include sovereign cloud interest within Europe, a trend prompted by concerns over data sovereignty and geopolitical tensions over hyperscalers. Revcolevschi stressed that choosing a cloud provider 'is no longer just a technical matter, but also a strategic issue'. OVHcloud is positioning itself as a 'sovereign cloud reference,' responding with new offerings like a '3‑AZ Region' in Milan and expanding its first data‑centre footprint in Italy. The United States continues to be a growth pole, where OVHcloud is rolling out Local Zones in cities such as Boston and Seattle, now totalling ten across the country. The Asia‑Pacific region also showed robust uptake of both public and private cloud services. OVHcloud's inclusion in France's SBF 120 index this June follows a more than 170% increase in the company's stock price this year. Management aimed to ensure fiscal discipline alongside growth, maintaining cost control and a net revenue retention rate of 104%, indicating that existing customers are expanding their usage. Key product and infrastructure milestones were outlined in the company's Q3 investor presentation. Its new Data Platform PaaS, a unified solution for data integration and analytics, and AI Endpoints, which provides easy API access to models including LLaMA, Mistral and Qwen, signify its commitment to AI and data services. The forthcoming Milan region, scheduled for late 2025, fulfils the promise of a European triple‑zone site; a key strategic move for corporations needing multi‑AZ frameworks. Boardroom changes were also noted: Bernard Gault stepped down as lead director on 23 June, succeeded by Pierre Barrial, a former IDEMIA CEO; and Christophe Karvelis‑Senn joined as a non‑voting director, bringing extensive private equity experience. OVHcloud's Q3 results add to a broader continental shift. In an environment where cloud sovereignty is increasingly viewed through a political and regulatory lens, European enterprises and governments are seeking to diversify away from US hyperscalers. OVHcloud, with its integrated model—from server design to data‑centre operations—bets on delivering competitive pricing, full data control, and a lower carbon footprint. Investors have responded positively. The SBF 120 listing recognises not only OVHcloud's growth but also its liquidity and free float standing. With capital expenditures making up just under a third of revenues, the firm retains flexibility to expand capacity without straining cash flow. As public cloud accelerates—boosted by AI, analytics and sovereign demand—OVHcloud positions itself as the front‑runner among Europe‑based providers. With disciplined financial management, new products in AI and a growing global footprint, its progress toward the €1 billion mark reflects a strategic blend of growth and resilience.
CNA
27-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
OVHcloud teams up with Crayon to develop European data infrastructure
-France's OVHcloud, Europe's largest data centre provider, has partnered with Norway's cloud software provider Crayon to develop a sovereign European data infrastructure, with both hardware and software components originating from European companies. The collaboration will enable customers of both companies to access and integrate solutions across more than 45 regions, the companies said in a joint statement.
