Orange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, has obtained the SecNumCloud qualification from the French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) for its Cloud Avenue SecNum platform, certifying that its dedicated private Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments meet stringent European security and transparency standards.This qualification represents the highest level of recognition in Europe, enabling customers to confidently deploy critical services on a secure and trusted cloud platform. The achievement aligns the platform with the French state’s “cloud doctrine” and helps customers comply with the strictest French and European standards.Cloud Avenue SecNum is a central component of Orange Business’ strategy, designed to offer a reliable cloud platform that adheres to European security and regulatory requirements. Hosted in Orange Business’ sustainable data center in Grenoble, France, and managed by dedicated French teams, the platform emphasizes data sovereignty. Its modular architecture and “as-a-service” approach are intended to enhance user autonomy and technological control. The platform integrates built-in security features, including encryption, key management, network isolation, and access control, alongside comprehensive traceability of actions and robust physical, environmental, and operational security.The Cloud Avenue SecNum solution is part of Orange Business’ broader Cloud Avenue portfolio, which is developed and managed internally. This portfolio offers technological flexibility to address the diverse needs of organizations, particularly those in sensitive sectors such as industry, banking, healthcare, defense, and public services. With infrastructure spanning France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, Cloud Avenue aims to ensure full data control and strict compliance with regulations across Europe.Frederic Beon, Director of Information Systems and Digital Organization for the Gers Department, a region in Southwest France, commented on the platform’s benefits: “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.”Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO of Orange Business, stated, “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.”The SecNumCloud qualification, granted by ANSSI, verifies that an infrastructure meets Europe’s most rigorous security standards. This qualification is crucial for safeguarding sensitive data, including intellectual property or artificial intelligence information, by mitigating legal and technical risks and fostering greater confidence in cloud solutions. ANSSI security visas are awarded following detailed evaluations by authorized laboratories, which include penetration tests and comprehensive analyses to ensure the reliability and compliance of the security measures. This security visa serves as a mark of credibility for organizations adopting these qualified solutions.Orange Business, the enterprise division of the Orange Group, operates as a network and digital integrator, assisting customers in their digital transformation efforts. Its services, built on next-generation connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity expertise, support global enterprises. With 30,000 employees across 65 countries, Orange Business focuses on orchestrating end-to-end secured digital infrastructure to enhance employee, customer, and operational experiences for over 30,000 B-to-B customers globally.