Orange acquires Basefarm Holding to support its cloud computing strategy

Orange announced that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of Basefarm through its enterprise subsidiary Orange Business Services following the approbation of the competition authorities.

Basefarm is an European player in cloud-based infrastructure and services, as well as the management of critical applications and data analysis.

The company, which recorded revenues of over 100 million euros in 2017, has enjoyed growth since its creation.

Basefarm has an operational presence in several European countries, particularly in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria and in Germany, where it boasts a big data activity with its subsidiary The unbelievable Machine Company.

Its business proposition lies at the forefront of services in cloud computing, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, thanks to the expertise of its 550 employees for customer satisfaction.

This acquisition will complement Orange Business Services’ existing catalogue of offers and will reinforce its strategic position by bringing a new source of expertise and technologies, particularly in data management, the management of critical applications, Big Data and multi-cloud services.

By joining forces with Orange Business Services, Basefarm will gain an opportunity to accelerate growth in public, private and multi–cloud services while benefitting from access to Orange’s global networks and infrastructure.