Orange Business: Normandie Data Center

The Normandie Data Center, operated by Orange Business, is a secure, carrier-neutral facility located in Normandy, France, serving as a strategic digital gateway between northern France, the UK, and mainland Europe. Built to meet Tier III-level availability and energy efficiency, this data center supports enterprise colocation, hybrid cloud, and regional content delivery, all while maintaining strict compliance with French and EU data protection regulations.

Leveraging its geographic position, the Normandie Data Center plays a vital role in supporting edge deployments, disaster recovery, and regional infrastructure resiliency for private and public sector clients.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Normandy, France – strategically located between Paris and major seaports
• Facility Type: Colocation / Edge / Enterprise Hosting
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 2,500–3,500 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 4–5 MW, with scalable infrastructure
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual power feeds with 2N UPS systems
• Diesel generator backup with fuel reserves for full autonomy
• Smart metering and energy optimization systems
• Designed for continuous operation and sustainability

Cooling and Energy Efficiency

• Precision cooling with N+1 redundancy
• Cold/hot aisle containment for optimal airflow
• Environmental monitoring with climate-adaptive controls
• Built for low PUE and environmentally responsible performance

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral: Access to regional and international network operators
• Integrated with Orange’s global MPLS/IP backbone
• Redundant fiber routes to Paris, London, and other European IXPs
• Supports hybrid cloud access, cross-connects, and edge applications

Security and Operations

• 24/7/365 on-site security with full perimeter surveillance
• Multi-factor authentication including biometric access
• Zoned entry systems and CCTV with long-term video retention
• VESDA smoke detection and inert gas fire suppression
• Managed through Orange’s central NOC and SOC infrastructure

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 50001 – Energy Efficiency
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• Compliant with GDPR, French hosting laws, and Uptime Tier III-equivalent design

Ideal Use Cases

• Disaster Recovery for Paris-Based Infrastructure
• Edge Hosting for Content Delivery and Low-Latency Applications
• Sovereign Cloud and Public Sector Deployments
• Backup and Archival Storage for Enterprises
• IoT and Smart Port/City Infrastructure

About Orange Business

Orange Business is the global enterprise arm of Orange Group, delivering secure digital infrastructure, cloud, and connectivity solutions across 220+ countries. The Normandie Data Center reinforces Orange’s strategic coverage in France by offering secure, high-availability hosting for organizations that demand regional presence, resilience, and compliance.