What Numerian does

Numérian (legal name: Syndicat Mixte Numérian, SIRET 25070215600051) is a French public mixed syndicate ("syndicat mixte") headquartered at 2 ZI Rhône Vallée Sud, 07250 Le Pouzin, with a primary datacenter in Privas. The organization provides digital services and IT infrastructure to 440+ local government collectivities — including municipalities, intercommunalities (EPCIs), and the Ardèche Departmental Council — across the Ardèche and Drôme departments, serving a combined population of 472,848 inhabitants. It operates through four service poles: Data & Innovations (datacenter, GIS, hosting, backup), Métiers & Assistance (dematerialization, electronic workflow, ERP software support), Administration Générale (RGPD compliance, hardware sales, room rental), and Communication & Relation avec les collectivités (digital inclusion). Its portfolio spans core infrastructure (web hosting, dedicated/virtual server hosting, Avamar/Dell EMC backup), collaboration tools (Nextcloud file sharing, Zimbra Pro email, Big Blue Button videoconferencing), cybersecurity (Trend Micro Apex One, EDR, Mail in Black, password vault), GIS and territorial applications (GéoArdèche with water network management, addressing, urban planning ADS), and dematerialization workflows (Pastell-connected to French government systems Hélios, @CTES, and Chorus Pro; electronic parapheur; digital certificates). The organization employs 36 full-time agents and integrates with partner-published software including Cosoluce (25-module municipal ERP), PMB Services (library management), PIH Médic (health house management), Nomotech (public WiFi), and achatpublic.com (public procurement).

Name

Numerian

Legal name

Syndicat Mixte Numérian

Website

https://numerian.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Numérian is a French public mixed syndicate providing mutualized digital services — hosting, backup, GIS, cybersecurity, dematerialization, and ERP support — to 440+ local government collectivities across Ardèche and Drôme, serving 472,848 inhabitants via 36 specialized agents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector IT Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Secrets Management (Passwords, API Keys, Tokens) (HDADAFAD)

Keywords

• Public sector IT services
• Local government digital services
• GIS and territorial data
• Managed hosting and backup
• Cybersecurity for municipalities

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Pouzin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership/Adhesion Fees: Numérian operates as a mixed syndicate (syndicat mixte) funded through membership fees from 440+ local government collectivities. Services are provided as part of collective mutualization of human and financial resources in the digital domain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Numérian is a public mixed syndicate that mutualizes digital services across 440+ local government collectivities in the Ardèche and Drôme departments of France. It delivers hosted infrastructure (web hosting, server hosting, datacenter), collaborative tools (Nextcloud, Zimbra Pro, Big Blue Button), cybersecurity solutions (EDR, Mail in Black, Trend Micro antivirus, password vault), a proprietary GIS platform (GéoArdèche) for territorial management, dematerialization services (tele-transmission, electronic parapheur, certificates), and a software suite (Cosoluce ERP, Kiela absence management, PMB library, PIH Médic health-house software). Services are funded through member adhesion fees and delivered across four operational poles via the MyNumérian member portal.

Product overview

Numérian is a public intermunicipal syndicate providing a comprehensive digital services platform for 440+ local government members in Ardèche and Drôme, France. The portfolio consists of core infrastructure services (web hosting, server hosting, backup/Avamar), collaborative tools (Big Blue Button video conferencing, Nextcloud file sharing, Zimbra Pro email), and specialized modules across cybersecurity (EDR, Trend Micro antivirus, Mail in Black, password vault), GIS/mapping (GéoArdèche with water network management, urban planning, addressing, GPS), dematerialization (S²LOW tele-transmission, PubliS2low, electronic parapheur, certificates, Pack dématérialisation with Pastell), and administrative software (Cosoluce ERP, Kiela absence management, périscolaire, library PMB, medical PIH Médic). The platform integrates with government systems (Hélios, @CTES, Chorus Pro), provides website creation for small communes in partnership with AMRF, and offers digital inclusion programs including Pass Numérique and digital advisor coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GéoArdèche: Geographic Information System (GIS) service providing mapping, addressing, water network management, and urban planning applications for Ardèche municipalities.
• Pack dématérialisation
• Zimbra Pro

Products and services

• GéoArdèche Geographic Information System (GIS) providing resource and expertise poles for local government territorial planning; integrates GPS, custom application development, cartographic production, and national urban geoportal delegation for managing land use rights (ADS), drinking water networks (AEP), wastewater systems (EU), and urban planning filings (SVE).
• Hébergement web (Web hosting) Web hosting service providing storage space on permanently connected servers; Numérian hosts hundreds of websites and thousands of mailboxes with secured servers including UPS power, generator backup, climate control, and fire protection in its Privas datacenter.
• Hébergement de serveurs (Server hosting) Server hosting service offering dedicated servers (physical machines), managed dedicated servers, and virtual servers; includes remote access via SSH/Linux/Terminal Server and managed services with OS/applicative updates and server availability monitoring at Numérian's secure Privas datacenter.
• Sauvegardes (Backup services) Data backup service implementing the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies on 2 different media with 1 external copy; offers local backup via NAS and remote backup in Numérian's secure datacenter, with hybrid local+remote combination for optimal data protection.
• Avamar sauvegarde à distance (Avamar remote backup) Remote backup software by Dell EMC ensuring daily complete restoration and backup of physical/virtual environments, NAS servers, enterprise applications, remote offices, and laptops/desktops; features bandwidth-optimized daily backup, 30-day versioning, compression, encryption, and storage in Numérian's datacenter.
• Big Blue Button Secure video conferencing platform offering multiple rooms, public/private chat, screen sharing, virtual whiteboard, polls, and presenter assignment; available at bbb.numerian.fr with automatic account creation for all Numérian members.
• Nextcloud (file sharing and collaboration) File hosting and collaboration platform enabling agents to access files and collaborate with team members; supports sharing with configurable permissions (read-only or edit), external sharing via URL links, and automatic backup on Numérian servers in Privas.
• Zimbra Pro Open-source collaborative messaging platform with advanced webmail, calendar, contacts, tasks, and document management; Pro account includes 5GB default storage, configurable in Outlook and smartphone, with synchronized data on Numérian servers.
• EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) Antivirus replacement software elevating security level for servers and workstations; operates on four principles — prevention (system hardening), detection (behavioral analysis), response (host/software blocking), and remediation (analysis-based restoration).
• Antivirus Trend Micro Trend Micro Apex One antivirus with automated threat detection and response; compatible with Windows 7-11 and servers 2012-2022; detects viruses, malware, ransomware; protects against unauthorized encryption, malicious scripts, and web threats; includes behavioral learning and central management by Numérian.
• Mail in Black Anti-spam and anti-virus email protection service; features virus quarantine, spam processing, attachment scanning, automatic email sorting, contact integration, new-correspondent authentication, and admin interface with customizable settings; includes Secure Link URL protection and Phishing Coach cybersecurity-awareness training.
• Télétransmission des actes (S²LOW / Adullact) Dematerialized act transmission to prefectures for legal control via the S²LOW solution (Adullact); allows internet submission of regulatory acts with electronic receipt for executory decisions; reduces photocopy, postage, and travel costs while enabling real-time electronic receipts and faster executory decisions.
• PubliS2low Automatic official-act publication service complementing S²LOW tele-transmission; creates registry pages containing all tele-transmitted acts for integration into municipal websites, with filtering, sorting, and downloading of acts carrying the prefecture stamp, eliminating manual website updates.
• Parapheur électronique (Electronic signature workflow) Electronic document workflow system replacing paper trays; circulates documents virtually for validation and electronic signature, with configurable routing, fixed and dynamic steps, mail notifications, and web access for mobile approval and signature.
• Pack dématérialisation Complete dematerialization package including tele-transmission platform (prefecture and treasury), electronic parapheur with circuit validation and e-signature, and secure mail with encryption, password authentication, timestamping, and archiving; includes Pastell exchanger for automated transfers to Hélios, @CTES, and Chorus Pro.
• Cosoluce (municipal ERP suite) Software suite for local government daily management developed by Cosoluce; covers financial management, personnel, citizen affairs, and general administration with 25 modules and proximity-support services delivered through Numérian.
• Solution médicale PIH Médic Medical practice management solution for health houses developed in Ardèche by PIH Médic; includes patient appointment booking, agenda with reminders, consultation reports, multi-structure capability, staff management, teleconsultation, payments, and medical/financial statistics.
• Bibliothèque (PMB) Library management tool using PMB open-source software by PMB Services; Numérian provides daily support including training, catalog management, and assistance with simplified loan management and mobile-library integration.
• Périscolaire (School and childcare management) School and childcare management software for canteen and daycare automation; covers school and extracurricular activities, leisure centers, and early childhood with registration and billing management according to internal regulations.
• Kiela (absence management) Staff absence management kiosk for recording agent absences (leave, illness, training, etc.); enables online requests with hierarchy approval, mail alerts, annual balance tracking, service presence rates, and optional modules for meal vouchers, travel expenses, and time-savings accounts.
• Hotspot WiFi (public WiFi via Nomotech/Nomosphere) Public WiFi access with Nomotech technology; provides detailed statistics, customizable customer journey by site and access point, multiple authentication modes, customized territory communication campaigns, and autonomous platform management.
• Marchés publics (Public procurement via achatpublic.com) Public procurement platform access via achatpublic.com; covers mandatory publication for contracts over €40,000 HT including consultation documents, candidate receipts, Q&A, and decision notifications, with online publication support and telephone assistance from Numérian.
• Accompagnement RGPD (GDPR compliance support) GDPR compliance support providing a mutualized Data Protection Officer (DPO); offers expert guidance, compliance advice, cost reduction, intercommunal structure pooling, and internal DPO coaching, including information/awareness, supervision with collaborative tools, impact analysis, security, and CNIL cooperation.
• Maintenance et réseaux informatiques IT maintenance and network services offering expert services at tiered rates from basic to premium managed services; school IT maintenance is included with membership, with a single support phone number (04 75 30 13 13), Monday-Friday 8:30-12h & 13:30-17:30.
• Développement d'application (Custom application development) Custom application development service for public or business-specific needs; creates geographic map applications with interactive maps, custom information, PDF attachments, printable versions, and sharing options.
• Inclusion numérique (Digital mediation services) Digital inclusion mediation services to reduce the digital divide; coordinates the digital-advisors network, participates in the France Numérique Ensemble roadmap, and includes a tele-assistance project for remote digital mediation, administrative-procedures support, and job-interview facilitation.
• Certificat électronique (Digital certificate) Digital identity certificate stored on USB token (IAS Oberthur) for physical/person identification in IT systems; valid for 3 years; provides authentication, data integrity via digital signature, and confidentiality through data encryption; used for prefecture tele-transmission, treasury transmission, and accounting document signing.
• Adduction d'eau potable (AEP) / Eaux usées (EU) Water-network management solution including network-interruption features, as-built plan import, heritage tracking, statistics generation, and attribute/geometric updates; built on the enriched RAEPA data model, accessible via the GéoArdèche platform.
• Saisine par voie électronique & Application du droit des sols (SVE / ADS) Electronic filing system for urban planning combined with land-use law application management; connected to the ADS management tool with future PLAT'AU platform integration; features CERFA form submission, actor management, document requests, decision letters, and parcel location.
• Adressage (Addressing service) Addressing service helping communes create standardized address plans with named roads and numbered buildings; includes project support, digital assistance for BAN (Base Adresse Nationale) compliance, and data-update management with GPS surveys and custom application development.
• E-Rédac (procurement drafting software) Online public-procurement document drafting module integrated with achatpublic.com; enables rapid production of administrative documents, customizable consultation files, collaborative online editing, and secure legal documents with automatic consultation-sheet creation for buyer-profile users.
• Coffre-fort de mot de passe (UpSignOn password vault) Secure password storage and sharing solution; centralizes passwords, eliminates risky practices, and detects password security level; accessible on PC and smartphone via the UpSignOn platform.
• Location GPS GPS rental service featuring a Trimble TDC 400 4G professional device with meter-level accuracy (up to 50cm vs 5-10m for smartphones); ruggedized for outdoor use with field-survey applications and data-integration capability with GéoArdèche or GIS software.
• Création de site internet (Website creation for small communes) Website creation service for communes under 3,500 inhabitants, in partnership with the Association des Maires Ruraux de France; includes secure hosting with daily backup, platform access without installation, responsive design, module management, Service-Public.fr integration, online reservation, form generator, agenda, and unlimited assistance.
• Location - salle de conférence (Conference room rental) Conference room rental (144m²) along the Rhône between Valence and Privas; features terrace access, day light, acoustic insulation, modular layout, disabled access, 100 parking spaces, LED screen, videoconferencing, microphones, quality audio, WiFi, and catering area.
• Location - box acoustique (Acoustic booth rental) Acoustic booth rental (9m²) for meetings and coworking; features complete acoustic isolation, 3D acoustic fabric panels, internet and power outlets, seating for up to 5 people, and a tactile TV screen; half-day: €25 HT, full day: €40 HT (cleaning included).
• Vente de matériel informatique (IT hardware sales) IT hardware sales with expert technical support for reliable installation and configuration; includes projectors, CPUs, laptops, SSDs, external drives, switches, NAS, servers, tablets, screens, printers, WiFi access points, adapters, UPS, mice/keyboards, and software packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 440 collectivities served covering 472,848 inhabitants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration28 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Association des Maires Ruraux de France (AMRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide website creation services for municipalities under 3,500 inhabitants. AMRF and Numérian, both public service-oriented structures, offer a complete service allowing municipalities to have a communal website at low subscription cost. Numérian provides technical hosting and support while AMRF handles partnership coordination.
• CosolucecoreTechnology or IntegrationCosoluce develops software solutions accompanying local collectivities in their daily management: financial management, personnel management, resident management, and general affairs. Numerian provides 25-module software suite with proximity assistance services.
• Trend MicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationTrend Micro Apex One antivirus solution deployed by Numerian for virus, malware, and ransomware protection across member workstations and servers. Numerian provides centralized management and daily monitoring of detections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• OVHcloud: Major French cloud and hosting provider offering dedicated servers, web hosting, and managed infrastructure. Overlaps with Numérian's hosting and server management services but serves a much broader market beyond local governments.
• Inetum: French IT services group (formerly Gfi Informatique) with a public sector practice including local government clients. Provides software solutions and digital services comparable to Numérian's broader portfolio across ERP, dematerialization, and managed services.
• Docaposte: French digital trust subsidiary of La Poste providing electronic signature, certified email, and dematerialization services. Comparable to Numérian's Pack dématérialisation, electronic parapheur, and certificate offerings for public sector clients across France.
• Capgemini: Global IT services giant with an established French public sector business serving central government, agencies, and large collectivities. Operates at much larger scale than Numérian with broader digital transformation capabilities.
• Sopra Steria: Large French-headquartered IT services company with significant public sector practice. Provides consulting, systems integration, and software to French government agencies—broader in scope and scale than Numérian's mutualized service model.
• Berger-Levrault: Major French public sector software publisher offering HR, finance, civil registry, and education solutions to local governments and public agencies. Overlaps with Numérian in ERP and municipal management but operates as a large commercial software vendor serving the entire French public sector.
• Esri France: French subsidiary of Esri providing GIS software and solutions to local governments, utilities, and public agencies. Directly comparable to Numérian's GéoArdèche GIS offering for territorial management, though Esri is a much larger commercial vendor with a broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• CIRIL Group: French municipal management software vendor (HR, finance, civil registry, education) also referenced as a Numérian integration partner. Directly comparable in addressing local government operational software needs with similar end customers across France.
• Cosoluce: French municipal management software developer (financial, personnel, citizen affairs, general administration) partnered with Numérian to deliver a 25-module suite to member collectivities. Directly comparable ERP offerings for small and mid-sized French municipalities.
• ADULLACT: French association promoting free and open source software for local governments and public administrations. Highly comparable target market (collectivités territoriales) and shared ethos of digital mutualization for the public sector, though ADULLACT operates as a software publisher/advocate rather than a hosting operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/www.SMnumerian.fr
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/numerian
• Xx.com/sm_numerian

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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