What OC3 Network does

OC3 Network is a French information technology company founded in 2006, headquartered in Pérols (near Montpellier), providing cloud computing, dedicated hosting, and network integration services to enterprises across France and Southern Europe. The company operates its own Tier 2+ certified data center infrastructure across four sites—two in Montpellier, one in Paris, and one in Cannes—interconnected by dual 100 Gbps synchronous fiber links. Its technology stack is built on VMware virtualization, Cisco networking, Dell/HP servers, EMC storage, and Veeam backup/replication, with software licensing extensions for Microsoft Server and Zimbra collaboration.

OC3's product portfolio centers on customizable virtual dedicated servers (starting at €149/month) and virtual cluster solutions (starting at €359/month), complemented by Metro-Cluster disaster recovery (PRA) and business continuity (PCA) services, dedicated hosting and colocation from quarter-rack to full-rack configurations, network interconnection (dark fiber, SDSL, VPN, firewalling), and managed enriched email. The company's go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with a technical sales team that configures bespoke solutions, supported by a self-service client portal (MyOC3) for existing customers. Revenue is predominantly recurring through monthly subscriptions and managed service contracts. OC3 positions French data sovereignty and RGPD compliance as a core differentiator versus hyperscaler offerings.

Since June 2018, OC3 has operated as a subsidiary of the ADEC Group, structured as a French SAS with €290,220 in registered capital. The company employs 11-50 staff, achieved 99.920% uptime in 2022 (above contractual SLA), and does not disclose financial results. No customer logos, funding rounds, or leadership team details are publicly available.

Name

OC3 Network

Legal name

OC3 Network

Website

https://oc3.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OC3 Network is a French IT services company founded in 2006, operating four Tier 2+ data centers to deliver customized cloud computing, dedicated hosting, Metro-Cluster disaster recovery, and network integration services to enterprises across France and Southern Europe, with a focus on French data sovereignty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Hosting & Infrastructure Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA), Cloud Networking & Virtual Networking (VPC/VNet) (HDABAFAG), Network Operations Outsourcing (NOC Services) (BPAEAMAD)

Keywords

• Managed cloud hosting
• Dedicated server hosting
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Network integration services
• Data center colocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pérols

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Cloud Computing Services (PaaS/SaaS): Managed cloud computing platform services including private cloud architectures, PaaS and SaaS solutions with ongoing management and reporting tools. Recurring monthly revenue from customized cloud deployments.
2. Dedicated Hosting: Physical and virtual dedicated server hosting with management services (infogérance). Housing services from 1/4 rack to full rack occupation. Monthly recurring revenue model.
3. Network Integration & Connectivity: Network interconnection services including dark fiber, SDSL/ADSL pro, 4G connectivity, VPN, certification, SSO implementation, and custom firewalling solutions. One-time and recurring service contracts.
4. Software Licensing: Software rental and licensing for VMware, VEEAM, Microsoft Server, Zimbra, and other enterprise solutions as part of their managed service offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OC3 Network delivers managed cloud computing (PaaS/SaaS), dedicated server hosting and housing/colocation, and network integration services backed by its own Tier 2+ certified data centers in Montpellier, Paris, and Cannes. All offerings are delivered with a custom-tuning approach, French data sovereignty, and optional Metro-Cluster disaster recovery and business continuity based on VMware, Cisco, and Veeam technologies.

Product overview

OC3 Network offers a portfolio of cloud and hosting solutions centered around its TIER 2+ data center infrastructure in Montpellier, France. The core offerings include customizable dedicated virtual servers (Serveur Virtuel Dédié from €149/month) and Virtual Cluster solutions (from €359/month), backed by 99.920% uptime SLA. The company differentiates through bespoke tuning and management services, providing infrastructure-only (IaaS) or fully managed platforms (PaaS/SaaS). Supporting services include Network Solutions (fiber, SDSL, VPN, firewall), Backup-Réplication via Metro-Cluster architecture, managed enriched email (Zimbra), and software license rental (VMWare, Veeam, Microsoft). All solutions emphasize French data sovereignty and are offered exclusively through direct sales with no API mentioned.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.920% uptime achieved in 2022, exceeding contractual SLA commitments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ADEC GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018OC3 Network joined the ADEC Group in June 2018. ADEC is the parent company providing strategic direction and resources for OC3's operations.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for virtualization solutions. OC3 Network has been specializing in VMware virtualization since 2006 and uses VMware as the foundation for their cloud computing infrastructure. Teams possess expertise and certifications on VMware technologies.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for networking infrastructure and Metro-Cluster solutions. Cisco technologies are used for backup and replication solutions, VPN services, and network security implementations.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for backup and replication solutions. Veeam is used as part of the Metro-Cluster offering for PRA and PCA implementations.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware licensing partner for Microsoft Server and related enterprise solutions offered as part of managed services.
• Specialized Network OperatorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with specialized operators for network integration services including dark fiber, SDSL, and connectivity solutions across France and Southern Europe.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scaleway: French cloud provider (Iliad Group) offering dedicated servers, virtual instances, object storage, and managed Kubernetes with European data sovereignty. Direct competitor to OC3 in the French mid-market hosting and cloud segment.
• Ikoula: French hosting and cloud provider offering dedicated servers, virtual hosting, managed services, and BCP/DR from owned French data centers. Closely comparable to OC3 in size, target market (French SMB/mid-market), and sovereign cloud positioning.
• OVHcloud: Largest French sovereign cloud and hosting provider with owned data centers across Europe. Directly comparable to OC3 in targeting French enterprises with sovereign IaaS/PaaS, dedicated hosting, and BCP/DR, but at significantly larger scale.
• Claranet: European managed cloud and hosting provider with strong French presence, offering private cloud, managed hosting, and network services. Comparable to OC3 in managed services orientation and mid-market enterprise focus.
• Cloud Temple: French sovereign cloud provider with SecNumCloud and ANSSI-aligned certifications, focused on regulated industries (defense, public sector, healthcare). Direct competitor to OC3 in the high-end French sovereign-cloud segment.
• Outscale: French sovereign cloud provider (Dassault Systèmes) with SecNumCloud certification, offering IaaS/PaaS and managed services to enterprises and public sector. Competes directly with OC3 for regulated French workloads requiring data residency.
• Online.net (Scaleway group): French dedicated server and hosting brand within the Scaleway group, targeting SMBs and developers with low-cost dedicated hosting. Comparable to OC3's dedicated hosting and housing offerings in pricing and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Azure: Global hyperscaler with French data center regions and a broad portfolio of cloud, PaaS, and managed services. Competes with OC3 for enterprise workloads where Microsoft ecosystem integration matters, while OC3 competes on local sovereignty and bespoke service.
• Google Cloud: Global hyperscaler with European data residency commitments and a strong data/analytics portfolio. Competes with OC3 indirectly for enterprise cloud workloads requiring strong SLAs, but typically at much larger scale and broader service catalog.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services): Global hyperscaler with growing presence in French sovereign cloud offerings (e.g., AWS Outposts, dedicated Local Zones in France). Competes with OC3 on scale, breadth, and pricing, though OC3 competes on sovereignty, customization, and proximity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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