What Webaxys does

Webaxys SAS is a privately held French hosting provider and network operator, founded in 2000 by Emmanuel Assié and headquartered in Sotteville-lès-Rouen, Normandy. It operates five Tier III/IV certified data centres (Sotteville-lès-Rouen, Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc/Le Havre, Caen, La Souterraine, and Saint-Jean-d'Angély) interconnected by its own fibre-optic backbone, and offers an integrated stack of dedicated and shared hosting, virtual private servers, private and public cloud, fibre/copper/4G connectivity from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps with MPLS multi-site interconnection, IP telephony (Centrex, SIP trunk, dematerialised fax), and managed backup (BackupAxys) plus PRA/PCA disaster-recovery services. The infrastructure is engineered for minimal environmental impact, using a proprietary free-air cooling system (96% of cooling via outside air, PUE close to 1) and partial energy autonomy at the Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc site via solar generation stored in second-life Nissan EV batteries in partnership with Eaton.

The company holds ISO 27001, HDS (Hébergeur de Données de Santé, since 2023), and Numérique Responsable label certifications, and addresses the French healthcare and public-sector verticals specifically via HDS-accredited hosting. The go-to-market is direct, consultative, single-country (France), with bespoke modular plans and no public pricing — services are bundled subscriptions and managed-service contracts tailored per client. Distribution is 100% direct sales; partners (Eaton, Nissan, HPE, Région Normandie) are primarily co-development, supply, and ecosystem-oriented rather than channel resellers. The company reports 97% client retention and emphasises French data sovereignty under French and EU law, positioning itself as an eco-responsible, on-shore alternative to hyperscale cloud providers for businesses of all sizes, healthcare organisations, and local/regional public institutions.

Name

Webaxys

Legal name

Webaxys SAS

Website

https://webaxys.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Webaxys is a French eco-responsible hosting provider and network operator running five Tier III/IV data centres in Normandy and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering integrated cloud, hosting, fibre connectivity, IP telephony, and disaster-recovery services to French businesses, healthcare organisations, and public institutions under sovereign French/EU jurisdiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Hosting & Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Center Networking Services (Switching/Routing/Fabric) (BPAEAEAF)

Keywords

• Eco-responsible hosting
• Managed cloud services
• Dedicated server hosting
• IP telephony services
• Data centre colocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sotteville-lès-rouen

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hosting services: Dedicated and shared hosting for servers and virtual private servers (VPS) housed in Webaxys data centres. Services are sold on a modular, needs-based subscription model. Offerings include dedicated rack space (1 to 47U), VPS, and managed server solutions, all with eco-responsible infrastructure.
2. Cloud services: Private and public cloud solutions providing externalised data storage and virtualised server accessibility. Delivered as a service with remote access from any terminal, on a subscription basis.
3. IP telephony and trunking: VoIP Centrex, SIP trunk, and virtual fax services. Includes fixed-mobile convergence, soft phone, unified communications features, and unmetered national/international call packages.
4. Internet connectivity: Fibre optic, copper, and radio internet links ranging from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Includes multi-site interconnection via MPLS. Sold as dedicated or shared access subscriptions.
5. Business continuity and disaster recovery: Plan de Reprise d'Activité (PRA) and Plan de Continuité d'Activité (PCA) services, including data replication, synchronisation, and failover across the five French data centres.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Webaxys is a French telecom and data centre operator providing bespoke eco-responsible hosting, private and public cloud, fibre/copper/4G internet connectivity, MPLS multi-site networking, and IP telephony (Centrex, SIP trunk, virtual fax) services. All services are delivered from five Tier III and Tier IV certified data centres in France, interconnected via a proprietary fibre-optic backbone, with managed backup (BackupAxys) and PRA/PCA business continuity offerings.

Product overview

Webaxys is a French eco-responsible hosting provider and network operator offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated digital services. The product suite comprises four core pillars: Cloud (Cloud Privé and Cloud Public for private and public cloud environments), Hébergement (dedicated servers, virtual private servers, shared hosting, and dedicated hosting spaces from 1 to 47U), Liaisons Internet (fiber optic, copper, and radio 4G connections with MPLS multi-site interconnection), and Téléphonie (IP telephony via Centrex, Trunk SIP for multi-line call routing, dematerialized fax, and analog/digital lines). Supporting services include BackupAxys for externalized backup and archiving, PRA and PCA disaster recovery planning solutions, and Cisco-powered firewall security. All services leverage Webaxys's network of five Tier III/IV data centers across France and are designed for minimal environmental impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BackupAxys: BackupAxys is the solution developed by Webaxys teams to ensure externalized data backup and restoration in case of disaster. It automatically sends data to a secure high-reliability hosting center via internet connection, with data encryption and redundant hosting.

Products and services

• Cloud Privé (Private Cloud) Private cloud environment accessible only from the organization's network, enabling a private IT ecosystem where all company devices can share data and applications securely without circulating on the public internet. Sold as a subscription service for businesses seeking isolated, sovereign cloud infrastructure.
• Cloud Public (Public Cloud) Public cloud infrastructure accessible securely from any network, hosting messaging, business applications, and data with anywhere-anytime access. Sold as a subscription service for businesses needing flexible, scalable public cloud.
• Hébergement Dédié (Serveur Dédié) Dedicated server hosting with low environmental impact, where Webaxys administers the server on behalf of clients with permanent hardware warranty. Sold as a subscription for businesses needing exclusive physical server resources.
• Serveur Privé Virtuel (VPS) Virtual private server created by partitioning a physical server into multiple independent digital spaces, designed on a bespoke basis and easily resizable as needs evolve. Sold as a subscription for businesses needing flexible virtual server resources.
• Hébergement Mutualisé (Shared Hosting) Shared server hosting where clients share server resources with other users while maintaining private and independent spaces, offering the most common and cost-effective solution. Sold as a subscription for cost-sensitive customers.
• Espace Hébergement Dédié (Colocation) Dedicated hosting space where clients own their servers and rent rack space in Webaxys data centres, configurable from 1 to 47U based on needs with 24/7 secure physical access. Sold as a subscription for businesses owning their own hardware.
• Liaison Fibre Optique (Fibre Optic Internet) Fibre optic internet connection using Webaxys's own fibre network, offering the highest speed and stability with bandwidth options from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Sold as a subscription to businesses.
• Connexion Cuivre (Copper Internet) Copper-based internet connection technology serving as an alternative connectivity option for locations not yet eligible for fibre optic. Sold as a subscription for businesses requiring wired connectivity.
• Connexion Radio 4G (4G Radio Internet) Radio-based internet connection via 4G technology providing connectivity for locations where wired solutions are not available. Sold as a subscription to businesses in underserved areas.
• Interconnexion Multi-Sites MPLS Multi-site interconnection service enabling a common local network across all client offices with secure, end-to-end managed MPLS routing and nomad access capability. Sold as a subscription for multi-site businesses.
• Téléphonie sur IP Centrex IP telephony solution where phone calls are transmitted via internet, providing a turnkey system with fixed-mobile convergence and unified soft phone interface. Sold as a subscription for businesses modernising their telephony.
• Trunk SIP

Quantifiable outcome

• PUE close to 1 — award-winning energy efficiency (EuroCloud 2020 prize)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EatoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Eaton, a global energy management company, partnered with Webaxys in 2016 to develop an innovative partial-energy-autonomous data centre at Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc. Together with Nissan, the partnership created a European first: a data centre powered by solar energy stored in second-life Nissan electric vehicle batteries. This collaboration has continued to push innovation in energy efficiency.
• NissancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Nissan, the automotive manufacturer, collaborated with Webaxys and Eaton in 2016 to supply second-life battery packs from electric vehicles for solar energy storage at the Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc data centre. This reduced the environmental impact of battery production while enabling partial energy autonomy.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)coreTechnology or IntegrationHPE is a global edge-to-cloud platform provider. Webaxys has established a PRSP (Partner Reseller — Service Provider) partnership with HPE, enabling the deployment of HPE infrastructure within Webaxys' data centres, particularly at the Caen facility, to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Région NormandieminorOthersThe Normandy Region is an institutional partner of Webaxys, supporting the company's activities in the Normandy territory. The partnership reflects Webaxys' commitment to anchoring its operations in the local economy and regional development.
• DATAZERO2minorOthersDATAZERO2 (2020–2024) is a European research project aiming to improve the operation and design of data centres running on renewable energy. Webaxys participates as an industry expert sharing knowledge on eco-responsible data centres to help the sector achieve carbon neutrality.
• Mouvement Impact FranceminorOthersImpact France is an association of social and solidarity economy entrepreneurs. Webaxys participates to demonstrate how digital and data companies can play a role in social and ecological impact.
• GreenDataNetminorOthersGreenDataNet is a project of the European Commission bringing together companies and research centres to develop innovative solutions for controlling data's impact on energy consumption. Webaxys contributes its expertise on sustainable data centres.
• Communauté du Coq Vert (BPI France)minorOthersThe Coq Vert community is a network of business leaders working for the ecological transition of the economy. It is an initiative of BPI France (Public Investment Bank), in partnership with the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and ADEME. Webaxys shares its expertise with a collective of committed entrepreneurs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ikoula: Ikoula is a French hosting and cloud provider with its own data centres offering dedicated servers, VPS, public/private/hybrid cloud, backup, and managed services. It is comparable to Webaxys in scope, French footprint, and SMB-to-enterprise customer mix.
• Online.net (Scaleway): Online.net is a French dedicated-server and hosting brand now part of Scaleway, offering low-cost dedicated servers and VPS from French data centres. It is comparable to Webaxys' dedicated-server and shared-hosting lines, though it competes primarily on price rather than bespoke service or eco-positioning.
• Clever Cloud: Clever Cloud is a French PaaS/cloud provider offering managed hosting, databases, and Kubernetes from data centres in France and Europe. It overlaps with Webaxys on the cloud and managed-services side, particularly for French and European customers prioritising data sovereignty.
• Scaleway: Scaleway is a major French cloud provider offering bare-metal servers, VPS, managed databases, object storage, and Kubernetes from its own data centres in France and the Netherlands. It competes head-to-head with Webaxys in the French sovereign-cloud and SMB-to-mid-market hosting space.
• Hetzner: Hetzner is a German hosting and cloud provider operating its own data centres in Germany, Finland, and the US, offering dedicated servers, cloud servers, storage, and managed services. It competes with Webaxys on price-performance for hosting and cloud across Europe, though with less emphasis on telephony or eco-branding.
• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is the largest French and European cloud and hosting provider, operating its own data centres and offering dedicated servers, VPS, private cloud, public cloud, and connectivity services. It is the most direct peer to Webaxys, sharing the same product taxonomy (cloud, hosting, internet, telephony) and serving similar French and European SMB and enterprise customers, though at vastly greater scale.
• Infomaniak: Infomaniak is a Swiss cloud and hosting provider that, like Webaxys, is positioned around eco-responsible infrastructure, data sovereignty, and proprietary data centres. The two are strongly comparable on eco-branding, sovereign positioning, and integrated service portfolio, with Infomaniak serving as a near-analogue at slightly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Business Services: Orange Business Services is the enterprise division of Orange, providing cloud, hosting, connectivity, and unified communications to large French and multinational enterprises. It overlaps with Webaxys on cloud hosting, fibre connectivity, and IP telephony, but operates at much greater scale and as part of a broader portfolio of services.
• Bouygues Telecom Entreprises: Bouygues Telecom Entreprises is the B2B arm of a major French telecom operator, providing fibre connectivity, mobile, IP telephony (Centrex, SIP trunk), and managed services to French enterprises. It is comparable to Webaxys on the fibre, telephony, and MPLS side, but operates as a broad incumbent carrier rather than a niche eco-focused hosting specialist.

Emerging players

• Ex2 (WP Serveur / WPServeur): WPServeur is a French managed WordPress and hosting provider offering eco-responsible hosting on green-energy infrastructure. It shares Webaxys' eco-positioning and French SMB customer base, though it focuses narrowly on managed WordPress rather than full-stack cloud and telecom services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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