Olfeo joins forces with Ekinops to create the European leader in SASE

Olfeo, a French publisher of SSE (Secure Service Edge) cybersecurity software and web security gateways, has announced that it has signed an acquisition agreement to join the Ekinops group, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions for telecommunications operators and businesses.

This strategic alliance project aims to establish a leading European player in the rapidly growing SSE (Security Service Edge) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) markets for network cybersecurity, bringing French expertise to the European and international stage.

A strategic alliance in pursuit of a shared vision of secure cloud computing

The convergence of network connectivity and cybersecurity issues is now at the heart of digital transformation in businesses. Operators are extremely keen to find sovereign network cybersecurity solutions.

By combining Ekinops' expertise in SD-WAN technologies with Olfeo's expertise in securing internet access, this alliance will enable the creation of a comprehensive SASE offering that combines performance, security, ease of deployment, and regulatory compliance.

Together, Ekinops and Olfeo aim to meet the growing needs of organizations in terms of cloud access security and agile network infrastructures, while asserting European technological sovereignty.

Towards a new stage in Olfeo's development in France and Europe

Already a long-standing partner of Ekinops, with an initial level of integration between our solutions, Olfeo is now taking a new step in its development by joining the group to accelerate its mission.

This integration project within a renowned French technology group represents a unique opportunity to expand Olfeo's mission: to offer sovereign, high-performance, and responsible cybersecurity tailored to the needs of public and private organizations.

Thanks to Ekinops' international presence and expertise in managing critical networks, this alliance will also open up new growth opportunities in Europe and internationally.

Olfeo and all of its employees are joining a French group with 520 employees, generating nearly €120 million in revenue and with a commercial presence in more than 70 countries. Thanks to this merger, Olfeo will be able to expand its offering and accelerate innovation around ESS and SASE, while retaining its sovereign DNA and expertise in cybersecurity.

Benefits for our ecosystem

For our existing customers, this change will be completely transparent: there will be no changes to products, contracts, contact persons, support terms, or the use of our solutions. All configurations, security policies, and integrations will remain fully operational and maintained. We guarantee complete service continuity without interruption.

For our partners, the project paves the way for powerful new synergies between our offerings and those of Ekinops, particularly around network convergence and security issues, which are currently benefiting from favorable market dynamics. This will give our partners access to Ekinops' portfolio of network solutions, including SD-WAN, Firewall-as-a-Service, and more.

"This merger with Ekinops represents a tremendous opportunity for Olfeo to accelerate its development while remaining true to its founding values: sovereignty, innovation, and proximity to our customers. By joining a recognized French technology player in the world of telecommunications networks, we will be able to strengthen our capacity for innovation in the field of ESS and SASE, while continuing our mission to secure internet and cloud access in compliance with European regulatory requirements."

— Alexandre Souillé, President and co-founder of Olfeo

"Olfeo is a French tech gem that shares strong values with Ekinops, such as innovation and customer commitment. This strategic partnership aims to enable us to expand our cybersecurity offering, strengthen our position in the SASE market by offering a sovereign European solution, and address new needs related to the transformation of cloud usage. Together, we could become a leading European player, capable of offering end-to-end connectivity and security solutions to international operators and their enterprise customers."

— Didier Brédy, President of Ekinops

About Olfeo

Olfeo is a French publisher of web security gateway and cloud access security solutions. Its platform has been adopted by more than 500 organizations concerned with compliance, cybersecurity, and digital independence.

About Ekinops

Ekinops is a provider of open, reliable, and innovative network connectivity solutions for service providers (telecom operators and enterprises) worldwide. Ekinops solutions, designed with high value-added software, enable the rapid and flexible deployment of new optical transport, broadband, and high-speed services, as well as enterprise services, particularly through network virtualization.

Ekinops has a global organization and is listed on Euronext in Paris.