Adista

What Adista does

Adista is a French alternative cloud and telecommunications operator providing integrated managed IT services to more than 10,000 small and medium enterprises (PME), mid-sized enterprises (ETI), and public sector organizations. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Maxéville near Nancy, the company delivers cloud infrastructure (private, public, hybrid, multi-cloud on Microsoft Azure and Nutanix), enterprise connectivity (fiber, MPLS VPN, SD-WAN, and managed SASE via Cato Networks), cybersecurity (managed SOC, EDR, NIS2 compliance services), unified communications (Galea sovereign cloud telephony, Teams Telephony, SIP trunking), and DevOps/cloud-native services (managed Kubernetes, managed GitLab). The technical foundation rests on 16 sovereign datacenters located exclusively in France, certified ISO 27001, HDS levels 1-6, and ISAE 3402, paired with a national backbone network and more than 40 local agencies providing proximity-based field sales, implementation, and support.

The company generates revenue primarily through recurring managed services contracts and subscriptions spanning five interconnected streams: managed IT services, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, connectivity and communications, and professional services. Pricing is quote-based and tiered around PME and ETI segments with annual billing cycles. Distribution is direct and field-led through 40+ agencies and an inside-sales team, supplemented by regional government partnerships (e.g., Grand Est cybersecurity subsidy programs) and technology partner channels (Microsoft, Nutanix, Dell, Cato Networks, Veeam). Customer segments include healthcare (HDS-certified), public sector and collectivités, retail, transport/logistics, energy, notaries, ISVs, and emergency services, with named references including ID KIDS (Okaidi/Oxybul/Jacadi) for global SASE deployment and Galeo for cloud enterprise services.

Following the September 2021 strategic merger with Unyc, which created a EUR 220 million-revenue entity with approximately 900 employees backed by Keensight Capital under the Inherent Group, Adista has pursued an aggressive acquisition-led expansion. Subsequent deals added Cyberprotect (2022, cybersecurity), Cyres (2022), Equadex (2023, Occitanie region), Devensys (2024, managed SOC), and Inovacom (2026). The company now reports more than 1,300 employees and EUR 300 million in annual revenue, targeting EUR 500 million by 2025/2026. Recent strategic moves include the January 2026 launch of Galea sovereign cloud telephony, a strategic SASE partnership with Cato Networks, Nutanix Cloud Champion status (3rd in EMEA, 2024), and Dell Platinum Partner plus Most Valuable Partner 2025 recognition.

Name

Adista

Legal name

Adista

Website

https://adista.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Adista is a French B2B alternative cloud and telecoms operator providing integrated managed IT services — cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity, and unified communications — to PME, ETI, and public sector clients across France through 16 sovereign datacenters and 40+ agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business/Enterprise ISPs (Dedicated Internet Access) (HDAIADAB), Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC), Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) for Compute (HDABADAI)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud infrastructure
• Cybersecurity services
• Enterprise connectivity
• Unified communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Maxéville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services revenue from cloud hosting, infrastructure management, cybersecurity services, and connectivity. Core revenue stream from multi-year contracts with PME, ETI, and public sector clients. Revenue model combines subscription fees with usage-based components for cloud resources.
2. Cloud Infrastructure Services: Revenue from cloud hosting across private, public, hybrid, and multi-cloud platforms. Includes Azure services, Nutanix-powered private cloud, and sovereign hosting (HDS-certified).
3. Cybersecurity Services: SOC services, EDR management, security consulting, NIS2 compliance assistance, and cybersecurity awareness training. Includes managed security services with 24/7 monitoring.
4. Connectivity and Communications: Fiber optic, MPLS VPN, SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud telephony services (including Galea). Revenue from telecommunications connectivity and unified communications solutions.
5. Professional Services: Consulting, system integration, IT outsourcing, Microsoft 365 management, training, and implementation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adista is a B2B alternative cloud and telecoms operator providing managed IT services to French SMEs, mid-sized enterprises (ETI), and public sector organizations. The company delivers an integrated portfolio spanning connectivity and networks (fiber, MPLS VPN, SD-WAN, SASE), cloud and infrastructure services (private, public, hybrid, and multi-cloud), cybersecurity (managed SOC, EDR, NIS2 compliance), unified communications (cloud telephony, Microsoft Teams integration), and DevOps/cloud-native managed services. All services run on 16 sovereign datacenters located exclusively in France.

Product overview

Adista is a managed IT services operator providing an integrated operator approach covering the full IT lifecycle for French SMEs, ETIs, and public sector organizations. The portfolio combines connectivity and networks (fiber, MPLS VPN, SASE), cloud and infrastructure services (private, public, hybrid, multicloud), communication and collaboration (Galea cloud telephony, Teams integration, Mobimel SMS), DevOps and Cloud Native (Kubernetes, GitLab), and cybersecurity (Devensys SOC, EDR, NIS2 compliance). Core products include Galea (sovereign cloud telephony), SASE par adista (managed SASE with Cato Networks), Devensys SOC (24/7 security operations), and adista IA (AI consulting and hosting). Infrastructure is delivered through 16 sovereign French datacenters with HDS certification for health data hosting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galea: Sovereign cloud telephony solution for SMEs and ETIs, developed and operated entirely in France
• Devensys
• Cyberprotect

Products and services

• Galea - Cloud Telephony Sovereign cloud telephony solution providing enterprise phone access on workstations, tablets, and smartphones via a single administration console. Developed, hosted, maintained, and supported entirely from Adista's French datacenters. Integrates with Microsoft 365 SSO, Teams, and CRM systems.
• SASE par Adista Managed SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution combining network and security services in a single cloud-based platform, powered by Cato Networks and operated from Adista's French datacenters.
• Devensys SOC Fully French Security Operations Center providing 24/7 threat detection and incident response, operated continuously by surveillance and remediation experts with XDR, SOAR, threat hunting, and AI integration.
• Veeam Cloud Connect Backup and disaster recovery as a service using Veeam technology, enabling secure offsite backup replication to Adista's French datacenters with 99.90% availability guarantee.
• VPN MPLS Enterprise VPN network solution providing secure, permanent access to data with custom network design tailored to customer information systems, supporting multi-carrier links with various technologies.
• Kubernetes Managé Managed Kubernetes service for deploying, orchestrating, and securing applications in multicloud environments, part of the DevOps and Cloud Native expertise.
• GitLab Managé Managed private GitLab instance hosting in France, with security, supervision, and management services for enterprise DevOps workflows.
• SIMbioz Data and voice solution based on Adista SIM cards, providing fixed and mobile telephony unification for enterprise communications.
• Mobimel

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99-99.999% uptime guarantee for datacenter services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 12 February 2026Adista became Dell Platinum Partner (highest accreditation level) and Most Valuable Partner 2025 in Service Providers category. Partnership covers full Dell ecosystem from workstation to datacenter, including cloud, AI, and security solutions. Provides access to Dell technology roadmaps and priority support.
• InovacomstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Acquired by Inherent Group, Inovacom is a managed IT, cloud, and telecom services provider. Announcement made January 2026 as part of group expansion strategy.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 June 2024Adista obtained Nutanix Cloud Champion status, the 3rd service provider in EMEA. Partnership leverages Nutanix hybrid cloud and multicloud solutions including AHV hypervisor. Adista has 40+ Nutanix-certified experts and provides complete integration and ongoing management of Nutanix infrastructure for clients.
• Cato NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership for SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution development. Adista deploys Cato's SASE technology through its managed service offering, with Cato POPs (Points of Presence) deployed in Adista datacenters in France. This exclusive partnership provides sovereign SASE services to French enterprises, combining Cato's technology with Adista's local expertise and infrastructure.
• DevensyscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Acquired in 2024 by Inherent Group (parent of Adista), Devensys provides managed SOC services. Recognized as Leader in Exaegis Blueprint 2025-2026 for mid-market SOC. Specializes in 24/7 security monitoring, XDR, SOAR, threat hunting, and incident response with AI integration.
• EquadexstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2023Equadex, founded in 2007 in Toulouse, acquired by Inherent Group in January 2023 and joined Adista brand. Strengthens Adista's offering in the Occitanie region, enhancing cloud and B2B connectivity position in that geographic area.
• CyresminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2022Acquired by Adista in November 2022 with backing from Keensight Capital. Transaction details and strategic implications not specified in available sources.
• CyberprotectstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2022Acquired in September 2022 to strengthen cybersecurity services, particularly for PME and ETI. Cyberprotect provides cybersecurity operations center (SOC) and a range of services to enhance client information system security. Operates as Adista subsidiary.
• UnyccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Strategic merger in September 2021 creating combined entity with €220M revenue and ~900 employees. Unyc (based in Le Mans) merged with Adista (Nancy) to create a national alternative operator targeting €500M revenue by 2025. Merger supported by Keensight Capital and facilitates resource pooling and improved competitiveness in cloud and B2B communications market.
• VeeamstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Veeam Cloud Connect partner providing backup and disaster recovery services. Adista holds Veeam VAR Gold and Cloud & Service Provider Platinum certifications. Partnership enables secure backup replication and disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) from Adista's sovereign datacenters.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for Microsoft Azure cloud, Microsoft 365, Teams Telephony, and business applications. Adista offers Azure cloud management, Modern Workplace solutions, and Microsoft licensing services. Extended certification scope to include Azure services under ISO 27001.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Celeste: Independent French B2B telecom operator providing fiber, MPLS, cloud, and managed services to SMEs and mid-market enterprises. Closest pure-play comparable to Adista in alternative-operator positioning with sovereign French infrastructure.
• OVHcloud: French sovereign cloud provider offering private/public/hybrid cloud, dedicated servers, and hosting services with datacenters in France and internationally. Most direct competitor in sovereign cloud infrastructure for French SMEs and regulated industries; complements/compees with Adista's HDS-certified hosting.
• Outscale (Dassault Systèmes): French sovereign cloud provider (Dassault Systèmes subsidiary) offering IaaS, PaaS, and managed cloud services with SecNumCloud certification. Directly competes with Adista's private cloud and HDS-certified hosting for regulated workloads.
• Hub One: French managed IT services and telecom operator (part of ADP Group) serving enterprises with connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed mobility services. Comparable mid-market B2B operator profile and managed services portfolio.
• Scaleway (Iliad Group): European sovereign cloud provider owned by Iliad, offering compute, storage, and managed services with datacenters in France. Overlaps with Adista on sovereign cloud and Kubernetes offerings for European customers prioritizing data residency.
• Iliad / Free Pro: French telecom group's B2B arm providing connectivity, cloud, and managed IT services to French businesses. Highly comparable positioning to Adista as an alternative operator targeting mid-market and enterprise customers with proprietary infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Business Services: Telecom incumbent's enterprise division offering managed cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity, and unified communications to French and global enterprises. Significantly larger than Adista with broader international footprint; competes most directly in enterprise IT outsourcing and managed services for large accounts.
• SFR Business (Altice France): Enterprise arm of SFR delivering connectivity, cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and unified communications to French SMBs and large enterprises. Direct overlap with Adista's product portfolio, particularly in MPLS, fiber, and hosted telephony.
• Bouygues Telecom Entreprises: Enterprise division of Bouygues Telecom providing fixed/mobile, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed IT services to French businesses. Comparable B2B telecom/managed services positioning with strong brand recognition, but larger corporate focus versus Adista's PME/ETI tilt.

Regional players

• Numericable / Altice Pro: French B2B connectivity and managed services provider under Altice France, with overlapping fiber and telephony offerings. Competes regionally with Adista in French mid-market connectivity and unified communications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/adistafrance
• Facebookfacebook.com/adistafrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adista-rmi

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A4 records

Investments

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