Orange Business: ETIX Data Center

The ETIX Data Center, part of the Orange Business ecosystem, is located in Western France and is operated in collaboration with Etix Everywhere, a leading European data center provider specializing in regional and edge infrastructure. This facility is purpose-built to serve enterprises, public sector agencies, and digital service providers with high-availability colocation and cloud-ready infrastructure in a carrier-neutral, secure, and energy-efficient environment.

Strategically positioned to support the decentralization of IT infrastructure across France and Western Europe, the ETIX Data Center offers scalable, resilient digital services backed by Orange’s global network and Etix’s regional data center expertise.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Western France – exact location typically within Etix regional zones (e.g., Nantes, Vendee, Brittany)
• Facility Type: Edge / Regional Colocation / Cloud & Interconnect Hub
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 1,500–3,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 3 MW, designed for modular scalability
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual power feeds from independent substations
• 2N UPS systems and standby diesel generators
• Smart power distribution and usage tracking
• Designed to support high-density enterprise workloads

Cooling and Sustainability

• Precision cooling with N+1 HVAC redundancy
• Cold/hot aisle containment for energy efficiency
• Designed for low PUE, aligned with Orange and Etix’s sustainability goals
• Green building practices and renewable energy integration where available

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral: Multiple telco providers available onsite
• Direct connectivity to Orange’s MPLS/IP backbone and national data center network
• Cross-connect and cloud on-ramp capabilities
• Low-latency connectivity to major cities and cloud regions across France and Europe

Security and Facility Monitoring

• 24/7/365 on-site security personnel
• Biometric and smart card access systems
• Video surveillance (CCTV), motion detection, and perimeter alarms
• Fire protection: VESDA detection and inert gas suppression
• Integrated monitoring through Orange NOC/SOC and Etix control systems

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Sustainability
• ISO 50001 – Energy Efficiency
• Compliant with GDPR, HDS, and French data residency regulations
• Designed to Tier III standards or higher, depending on location

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise and Mid-Market Colocation
• Edge Computing for Latency-Sensitive Workloads
• Public Sector Hosting and Data Sovereignty
• Cloud Access and Interconnection for SaaS and IT Providers
• Disaster Recovery and Regional Backup Sites

About Orange Business & Etix Everywhere

Orange Business is the global B2B division of Orange Group, delivering cloud, connectivity, and cybersecurity services worldwide. In partnership with Etix Everywhere, a European operator of edge and regional data centers, the ETIX Data Center offers best-in-class infrastructure with local proximity and global reach—empowering regional digital ecosystems with the performance, scalability, and security they demand.

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