Retelit

Name

Retelit

Legal name

Retelit S.p.A.

Website

https://retelit.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Retelit is an Italian B2B telecommunications and ICT infrastructure provider operating a 47,000 km fiber backbone, 38 data centers, and the Avalon Campus colocation ecosystem, serving operators, large enterprises, public sector, and SMBs with connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications and ICT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber Backhaul to Towers & Small Cells (Fronthaul/Midhaul/Backhaul) (HDAIAKAK), AI Networking for Clusters (InfiniBand/Ethernet/RDMA) (HDAAAAAE)

Keywords

• Fiber optic networks
• Data center colocation
• Managed cloud services
• Enterprise cybersecurity
• B2B telecommunications

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Connectivity Services: High-capacity broadband and ultra-broadband connectivity services including fiber optics, dark fiber, duct infrastructure, national and international transport, IPVPN, SD-WAN, and wireless connectivity. Provides 100% bandwidth guarantee and low latency services.
2. Data Center and Colocation: Housing, colocation, and interconnected colocation services through Avalon Campus and multiple Tier IV data centers. Services include AI-ready infrastructure with advanced cooling systems.
3. Cloud Services: VCloud (VMware-based private cloud), OCloud (open source public cloud), SCloud (SAP HANA cloud), Cloud Connect, Object Storage, IT Managed Services, and Backup & Disaster Recovery. Cloud services also include Hybrid Cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure Local.
4. Voice Services: VoIP, Cloud PBX, toll-free numbers (Numeri Verdi), Carrier Voice services for resellers and carriers, and voice platforms for business communication.
5. Cybersecurity Services: Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence, DDoS Protection, Firewall as a Service, Endpoint Detection & Response, Email Security, Managed Detection and Response, and Retelit Security Suite.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Retelit is a B2B Italian telecommunications and ICT infrastructure provider delivering fiber optic connectivity, data center colocation, cloud services, cybersecurity, and voice services to wholesale operators, large enterprises, public administration, and SMEs. Its offering is built on proprietary infrastructure including a 47,000 km fiber backbone, 38 Italian data centers, and the Avalon Campus neutral colocation ecosystem, with cloud delivered through VCloud (VMware-based), OCloud (open-source), SCloud (SAP HANA), Object Storage (Wasabi-powered), and Microsoft Azure Local hybrid cloud. The company bundles managed services across network, cloud, security, and voice into integrated solutions for Italian digital transformation.

Product overview

Retelit is a B2B-focused Italian telecommunications and ICT company offering an integrated portfolio of connectivity, cloud, data center, cybersecurity, and voice services. The core infrastructure includes a proprietary 47,000 km fiber network with up to 800 Gbps capacity, 38 data centers in Italy, and the Avalon Campus ecosystem. Cloud services are delivered through VCloud (VMware-based high availability), OCloud (open-source public cloud), and SCloud (SAP HANA platform), with Object Storage powered by Wasabi. The company offers managed security services including the Retelit Security Suite, Threat Intelligence, DDoS Protection, and MDR. Connectivity products range from InRete Pro/InRete Impresa bundles for businesses to wholesale services like Dark Fiber, IPVPN, and SD-WAN. Recent strategic initiatives include Hybrid Cloud based on Microsoft Azure Local for sovereign cloud, AI-ready data center expansion, and the Cosafety AI platform for workplace safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avalon Campus: The largest neutral colocation data center ecosystem in Italy, hosting over 170 operators and interconnecting carriers and cloud providers.
• Retelit Object Storage
• MavianMax
• InRete Pro
• Retelit Security Suite

Products and services

• VCloud High-availability private and hybrid cloud platform built on VMware, Veeam, and Pure Storage for enterprise workloads requiring maximum security and reliability.
• OCloud Public cloud solution with open-source compute resources, optimized interfaces, and developer-friendly tools for application development and deployment.
• SCloud Dedicated cloud platform for SAP and SAP HANA-based business applications, enabling enterprises to run SAP workloads on optimized infrastructure.
• Retelit Object Storage S3-compatible cloud object storage powered by Wasabi, offering 80% cost savings vs hyperscalers, 99.99% SLA, 11 nines data durability, no egress fees, and up to 100 Gbps throughput.
• Cloud Connect Dedicated direct connectivity service linking enterprise networks to major public cloud providers including Microsoft Azure, enabling private and secure cloud access.
• Hybrid Cloud (Microsoft Azure Local) Sovereign hybrid cloud infrastructure based on Microsoft Azure Local, deployed in Tier IV certified data centers for financial and enterprise workloads requiring local data residency.
• Avalon Campus
• Housing and Colocation Housing, colocation, and interconnected colocation services across Retelit's 38 Italian data centers, including direct interconnect with operators and cloud providers.
• Retelit Security Suite Integrated cloud-based security platform providing endpoint, mobile device, cloud, email, and network protection with continuous monitoring for hybrid work environments.
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Next-generation incident detection and response service covering all types of cybersecurity incidents with continuous monitoring.
• DDoS Protection Effective protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks for enterprise networks and services.
• Firewall as a Service Next-generation firewall protection for network security delivered as a managed service.
• Threat Intelligence
• Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Test
• Dark Fiber
• IPVPN
• SD-WAN
• MavianMax Wireless Connectivity
• Cloud PBX
• Carrier Voice
• InRete Pro
• InRete Impresa
• Cosafety AI AI-powered workplace safety platform analyzing CCTV video streams in real-time to detect hazards, unauthorized access, missing PPE, and anomalous worker positions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 800 Gbps per circuit capacity with potential to exceed 1 Tbps
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• FortinetmajorTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2026Joint enterprise networking solutions combining Retelit's infrastructure (47,000 km backbone, 38 data centers, dedicated SOC) with Fortinet's SD-WAN and SASE security technologies for Italian enterprise networks.
• ItaltelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Joint development of Cosafety AI platform combining Italtel's video analytics AI software with Retelit cloud infrastructure for workplace safety monitoring in factories and construction sites.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Strategic partnership for Microsoft Azure Local hybrid cloud solutions enabling sovereign cloud services for Italian enterprises. Retelit is pursuing Microsoft's Preferred Partner status in Italy, with focus on Azure, Modern Workplace, and digital sovereignty solutions.
• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 29 October 2025Nokia providing advanced optical networking technologies for Retelit's network renewal, integrating IP and optical layers with AI capabilities and quantum-safe encryption for capacities up to 800 Gbps per circuit.
• CiscocoreTechnology or Integration · 29 October 2025Cisco providing IP networking technologies for Retelit's complete network overhaul, enabling fully automated, simplified administration, more resilient, and future-ready network infrastructure.
• SistechminorOthers · 1 January 2023Association supporting refugee women in technology career integration. Retelit collaborated with Sistech on UNHCR Welcome program, providing tech skills, mentorship, and career opportunities.
• Welol Next SrlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2021Italian ICT provider acquired by Retelit Digital Services for €2.9 million, focusing on Microsoft-based software solutions and cloud architecture. Acquisition supports Microsoft's Preferred Partner strategy.
• Wasabi TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationCloud object storage partnership providing S3-compatible storage with 99.99% availability, 99.999999999% durability, up to 100 Gbps speeds, at up to 80% lower cost than hyperscalers.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fastweb: Swisscom-owned Italian B2B and consumer fiber, cloud, and data center operator. Closest direct competitor to Retelit in Italian enterprise connectivity, cloud, and colocation.
• Aruba S.p.A. Italy's largest domestic cloud, hosting, and data center provider, serving SMEs and enterprises with similar managed cloud, security, and connectivity services as Retelit's VCloud and Avalon ecosystem.
• Colt Technology Services: Pan-European B2B-focused fiber, SD-WAN, and SASE provider with own backbone and on-net data centers. Closely comparable business model to Retelit's enterprise connectivity and managed network services.

Broad incumbents

• TIM (Telecom Italia): Incumbent Italian telecom operator with national fiber, cloud, and data center operations, plus the Sparkle subsea unit being acquired by Retelit and MEF. Largest domestic competitor and counterparty in B2B telecom.
• Vodafone Italy: Major Italian mobile and fixed-line operator with a significant enterprise (Vodafone Business) division offering SD-WAN, IoT, cloud, and security — directly contesting Retelit in Italian enterprise accounts.
• Equinix: Global neutral colocation and interconnection operator with data centers in Milan. Competes with Avalon Campus for Italian and international carrier and cloud provider interconnections.
• Interxion (Digital Realty): European carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection platform (now part of Digital Realty) with presence in Milan. Directly comparable to Avalon Campus on interconnection and colocation services.

Emerging players

• Eolo: Italian fixed wireless access provider focused on connecting underserved businesses and areas. Partially comparable via MavianMax, Retelit's wireless offering for areas without fiber.
• OVHcloud: European cloud and bare-metal hosting provider with its own data centers. Comparable to Retelit's VCloud/OCloud and object storage positioning on price-sensitive, sovereign-friendly European cloud workloads.

Regional players

• BT Group (Enterprise): UK-headquartered B2B telecom and network services provider with global managed services. Operates in different geographies but follows a closely comparable enterprise connectivity, SD-WAN, and security GTM model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Retelit
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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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