What LynNetworks does

LynNetworks is a French managed services provider headquartered in Ballan-Miré near Tours, operating as a sovereign telecom operator, cloud integrator, and cybersecurity partner since 2021. The company delivers a unified service portfolio spanning SIP trunking, mobile and IoT SIM connectivity, dedicated fiber (FTTO/FTTH Pro), cloud hosting (dedicated servers, KVM/Ceph virtual machines, private cloud on Proxmox/XCP-ng), Acronis-powered backup and cybersecurity (EDR, XDR, email security, PRA/PCA disaster recovery), 24/7 NOC-managed infrastructure services, and resold hardware (new and refurbished Cisco/Juniper/Fortinet equipment, Supermicro servers, Terra/Asus endpoints, and custom-coded optical modules). Its proprietary LynVox platform, 100% French-developed and open-source, provides SIP trunking, Centrex Cloud, and Microsoft Teams integration with API-first extensibility into CRM, helpdesk, and ERP systems. The underlying technology stack combines KVM/Ceph high-availability virtualization, EVPN-VxLAN multi-datacenter fabrics supporting up to 16 million VNI segments, and a partner network of Tier III+ French datacenters (Castle IT in Larçay, Telco Center in Courbevoie, Equinix Paris, Telehouse, Interxion).

The business model blends recurring revenue (telecom subscriptions, managed services contracts, cloud hosting) with one-time hardware sales and project-based professional services. Customer acquisition follows an engineer-led direct sales model with no commercial sales staff, supported by partner-certified status with Fortinet, Juniper, Cisco, Supermicro, Acronis, and Terra. The primary customer segments are SMBs and mid-market businesses in France, particularly in the Centre-Val de Loire region, with secondary reach into large enterprises requiring multi-datacenter private cloud, service providers seeking sovereign white-label infrastructure, and IoT/M2M deployments. Field operations are concentrated in Indre-et-Loire with daily on-site intervention (under 4-hour GTR), expanding to neighboring departments, Île-de-France, and Pays de la Loire, while managed services are delivered remotely nationwide from the Tours NOC.

Name

LynNetworks

Legal name

LYN-NETWORKS

Website

https://lyn-networks.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LynNetworks is a French managed services provider headquartered near Tours, offering sovereign telecom, cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and IT hardware to SMBs and mid-market enterprises across France through an engineer-led direct sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed SD‑WAN/SASE Connectivity (Enterprise WAN under Managed Connectivity) (HDAIAGAF), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH), Network Analytics, AIOps & Root-Cause Correlation (HDAFAGAM), Intent-Based Networking & Automation (NetOps) (HDABAFAF)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud hosting services
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Telecommunications services
• IT infrastructure consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballan-Miré

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Telecommunications Services: SIP trunking (Voix Fixe), mobile SIM plans (SIM Pro), IoT/M2M connectivity, and dedicated fiber/FTTO/FTTH business connectivity. Offered as recurring subscription services with monthly billing, complemented by one-time setup and installation fees.
2. Hosting & Cloud Infrastructure: Dedicated bare-metal servers, virtual machines (KVM/Ceph), private cloud (Proxmox/XCP-ng/KVM), and colocation services. Provided through the Castle IT datacenter partnership with multi-datacenter options. Recurring monthly fees based on server configuration.
3. Backup, Cybersecurity & Disaster Recovery: Acronis-powered cloud backup, EDR, XDR, email security, and PRA/PCA (disaster recovery as a service). Typically bundled with infrastructure services and billed as managed service subscriptions with per-seat or per-server pricing.
4. Managed Infrastructure Services (Infogérance): Ongoing infrastructure administration including MCO (maintenance in operational condition), 24/7 NOC supervision, network and security management, user support/helpdesk, and 24/7 on-call with GTR (guaranteed response time). Billed as recurring managed service contracts, potentially per-user, per-device, or as fixed monthly fees.
5. Hardware Sales: New and refurbished network equipment (Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet), servers (Supermicro, Terra), optical modules, cabling, and PC/laptops (Terra, Asus). Mix of one-time product revenue and volume/deployment contracts.
6. Professional Services: Technical consulting, infrastructure audits, architecture design, on-site installation, cabling, and training. Provided as project-based engagements alongside product and service sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LynNetworks is a French SASU-founded telecom operator, cloud integrator, and cybersecurity partner delivering bundled managed IT services, sovereign cloud hosting (dedicated servers, virtual machines, private cloud), Acronis-powered backup and cybersecurity (EDR/XDR), SIP trunking and multi-operator connectivity (FTTO/FTTH Pro, 4G/5G, SD-WAN), and new and refurbished networking hardware (Juniper, Cisco, optical modules) for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise customers across France. The offer is completed by an in-house proprietary open-source telephony platform, LynVox, and 24/7 NOC supervision, MCO, helpdesk, GTR, and PRA/PCA services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LynVox: Proprietary French telephony platform, 100% open source, developed internally by LynNetworks for SIP trunking and Centrex cloud telephony services.

Products and services

• Voix Fixe (Trunk SIP) SIP trunking service that delivers fixed-line voice telephony over IP for business customers, providing phone-number provisioning and PBX interconnection as an alternative to legacy PSTN lines.
• SIM Pro Professional mobile SIM offering targeted at business users needing voice and data connectivity, positioned alongside SIP and IoT SIMs in the connectivity portfolio.
• SIM IoT / M2M Managed SIM connectivity for IoT and M2M device fleets, enabling operators of connected objects (smart city, industrial, logistics, energy, agriculture, healthcare) to centralize multi-operator SIM lifecycle and data transport.
• Connectivité (FTTO / FTTH Pro, 4G/5G, SD-WAN) Business connectivity package combining FTTO / FTTH Pro fiber, 4G/5G cellular, and SD-WAN orchestration to deliver resilient, multi-site enterprise networks with failover.
• EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Endpoint detection and response service that monitors and responds to threats on end-user devices and servers, delivered as part of the Acronis-powered security stack.
• XDR (Extended Detection and Response) Extended detection and response service correlating signals across endpoints, email, and infrastructure to identify and contain advanced threats.
• Email Security Email protection service that filters phishing, malware, and spam on inbound and outbound mail flows, integrated with the broader Acronis security offering.
• Sauvegarde Cloud (Cloud Backup) Cloud backup service for servers, VMs, and endpoints, leveraging Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with active anti-ransomware protection for customer workloads.
• Sauvegarde Microsoft 365 Backup service dedicated to Microsoft 365 workloads (mailboxes, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams), delivered through the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud stack.
• PRA / PCA (Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity) Plan de Reprise d'Activité / Plan de Continuité d'Activité service combining backup, replication, and orchestration to enable disaster recovery and business continuity for customer environments, with a stated RTO under 15 minutes.
• LynVox (Centrex Cloud) Cloud-hosted Centrex telephony platform delivered as a proprietary, French-built, open-source alternative to third-party hosted PBX solutions, removing dependency on external telecom providers.
• Serveurs Dédiés (Dedicated Servers) Dedicated physical server hosting service for customers requiring single-tenant hardware, hosted in LynNetworks' Tier III+ datacenters with high-availability network and power.
• Machines Virtuelles (Virtual Machines) Virtual machine hosting on a KVM/Ceph high-availability virtualization layer using Proxmox VE and XCP-ng hypervisors, sold as on-demand compute to business customers.
• Cloud Dédié (Dedicated Private Cloud) Dedicated private cloud platform combining compute, storage, and networking on a multi-datacenter EVPN-VxLAN fabric for customers needing sovereign, isolated cloud environments.
• Datacenters (Colocation) Colocation service providing rack space and cross-connects inside LynNetworks' Tier III+ datacenters, interconnected at 100 Gbps across sites.
• Équipements Réseaux (Neuf et Reconditionnés) Resale of new and refurbished enterprise networking equipment — primarily Juniper and Cisco — with lifetime warranty on refurbished units and stated savings of 50–70% versus OEM pricing.
• Modules Optiques & Connectique Optical transceivers (SFP/SFP+/QSFP etc.) and cabling products, custom-coded for compatibility across Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Arista, HP, Dell, Huawei, Extreme, Mikrotik, and Ubiquiti, with claimed savings of up to 80% versus OEM optics.
• Serveurs x86 x86 server hardware (based on partner platforms such as Supermicro) resold as part of the broader hardware catalog for compute deployments.
• PC & Portables PC and laptop hardware resold for end-user compute deployments, complementing the enterprise infrastructure and networking catalog.
• Supervision & Monitoring 24/7 (NOC) 24/7 Network Operations Center service providing infrastructure and service monitoring using Zabbix, Prometheus, and Grafana, with alerting and incident response.
• MCO Infrastructure (Maintien en Conditions Opérationnelles) Operational maintenance (Maintien en Conditions Opérationnelles) service that keeps customer infrastructure patched, updated, and running under contractual SLAs.
• Infogérance Réseaux & Sécurité Outsourced management of customer networks and security infrastructure, including configuration, change management, and operational ownership of firewalls, routing, and security posture.
• Support & Helpdesk Technical support and helpdesk service for end users and IT teams, with a stated 95% first-call resolution rate.
• Astreinte & GTR (On-call and Guaranteed-Time Repair) On-call duty (astreinte) and Guaranteed-Time Repair (GTR) service delivering on-site hardware and infrastructure intervention within a contractual 4-hour window from a local field team based in Tours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer satisfaction rate
• +12 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Castle ITcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary datacenter partner operating a Tier III+ facility in Larçay (near Tours) in the Centre-Val de Loire region. 1,300 m² infrastructure hosting LynNetworks' dedicated servers, virtual machines, private cloud, and disaster recovery workloads. Castle IT serves as the primary physical hosting layer for all cloud and colocation services, with deep operational integration and proximity advantage.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcronis is a key technology partner providing cyber protection, backup, EDR, XDR, email security, and disaster recovery (PRA/PCA) solutions. LynNetworks operates as an Acronis partner delivering these solutions to French businesses. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud platform underpins the entire backup and cybersecurity stack.
• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for Juniper network equipment including MX Series routers, SRX firewalls, and EX switches. Supplies both new and refurbished Juniper hardware. One of the company's two primary networking equipment brands (alongside Cisco).
• Cisco SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for Cisco networking equipment including ISR routers, Catalyst switches, and Meraki cloud-managed solutions. Supplies new and refurbished Cisco hardware. One of the two primary networking equipment brands alongside Juniper.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Fortinet partner supplying FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, FortiAP WiFi, and FortiAnalyzer. Fortinet solutions are a key component of the managed network security stack offered by LynNetworks.
• SupermicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary server brand partner. Certified Supermicro partner with over 10 years of expertise configuring and deploying Supermicro servers. Supplies new Supermicro hardware including SuperServer, SuperBlade, SuperWorkstation, and MicroCloud lines. Offers customization, burn-in testing, and deployment services.
• Terra (Wortmann AG)majorTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for Terra branded PCs, laptops, and servers. Terra Mobile professional laptops, Terra PC business desktops, and Terra MINIServer and TERRA SERVER products are offered as part of the hardware portfolio. Terra products are 'Made in Germany' with 3-year warranty.
• AsusmajorTechnology or IntegrationAsus professional PC and laptop brand partner. Supplies Asus ExpertBook business laptops, ProArt creative workstations, and ROG high-performance laptops through the hardware division. Asus products complement Terra offerings for end-user computing needs.
• Telco Center (Courbevoie)majorTechnology or IntegrationSecondary datacenter partner providing colocation services at Paris La Défense (1,500 m²). Neutral multi-carrier interconnect hub used for customer multi-datacenter architectures requiring presence in the Paris region. Tier III+ classified with 24/7 on-site technicians.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Celeste: French B2B operator offering fiber connectivity, VoIP, cloud hosting, and managed IT — competes head-on with LynNetworks in French regional telecom and hosting.
• Nomios: European network and security MSP with strong presence in France, providing managed SD-WAN, SASE, and cybersecurity — directly comparable to LynNetworks' managed networks and security services.
• Telya: French managed-services firm focused on IT outsourcing, cloud, and telecom for mid-market — directly comparable bundled-stack French MSP.
• Oceanet Technology: French managed-services and cloud provider offering hosting, telecom, cybersecurity, and IT outsourcing to SMBs and mid-market — directly comparable to LynNetworks' full-stack infogérance model across French regional markets.
• Jaguar Network (Ecritel): French cloud and telecom operator providing dedicated hosting, private cloud, managed networks, and enterprise connectivity — overlaps closely with LynNetworks' dedicated-server, EVPN-VxLAN, and SD-WAN offerings.
• Oxya: French IT services and managed-cloud provider offering infrastructure management, cloud hosting, and IT support — comparable regional French infogérance competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Business Services: Large French incumbent offering enterprise telecom, SD-WAN, cloud, and managed security — covers the same capabilities as LynNetworks but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• OVHcloud: Large French sovereign cloud and hosting provider — broad incumbent comparable to LynNetworks' dedicated server, VM, and private cloud offerings.
• Bouygues Telecom Entreprises: Major French B2B telecom and managed-services provider — broad incumbent competitor for SIP trunks, mobile, fiber, and managed IT in the French mid-market.

Emerging players

• Hélix (Helix IT): French regional IT services and cloud provider serving SMBs — partial overlap with LynNetworks' SMB segment and managed-services offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 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

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

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