6WIND, a leading provider of high-performance virtualized and secure networking software solutions, and Orange, one of the world’s leading telco operators and digital service providers, announced the strengthening of their collaboration. This partnership aims to provide advanced secure cloud connections and cloud-based firewall services for its business and wholesale customers worldwide.

Since 2022, Orange has been transforming its International Networks through the New Generation International Network transversal softwarization program. This initiative marks a major milestone moving to a more flexible, software-based network (through disaggregated, software-based infrastructure). As part of this transformation, Orange selected 6WIND’s Virtual Service Router (VSR) suite — including Virtual Security Gateway (vSecGW) and Virtual Firewall (vFW) — to replace legacy hardware-based network.

These services are designed to operate within Orange’s Telco Cloud Points of Presence (SDN PoPs) strategically located within 10 miliseconds of major cloud service providers across the globe. This enables Orange to provide value-added services to its customers, including secure access to leading Cloud Service Providers.

Jean-Louis Le Roux, [EVP International Networks], Orange: “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with 6WIND to bring Cloud Connectivity to our customers. The deployment of 6WIND Virtual Service Router on our Telco Cloud allows us to offer highly secure, sustainable, and reliable cloud connectivity in a flexible and evolutive way. This collaboration underscores our commitment to enhancing our sovereignty in technology and is a crucial step in our Network softwarization journey.”

CapEx, OpEx, and Energy Efficiency Gains from Day One
6WIND’s VSR suite offers flexible licensing models that caters to Orange’s evolving service requirements. It’s recognized performance and ability to support multiple users empower Orange’s engineering and operational teams to deploy and manage one of the most energy-efficient and agile cloud networking architectures available in the market for both enterprise and wholesale customers. 

Julien Dahan, CEO, 6WIND: “We are excited to collaborate with Orange on their services transformation journey towards a full software-defined architecture, leveraging our Virtual Service Router software solutions — including vSecGW and Firewall. By combining the power of 6WIND’s virtual networking technology with Orange’s extensive infrastructure, we are enabling a new level of cloud connectivity and security. This partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency — all essential to the future of networking.”

This collaboration reflects the commitment of both Orange and 6WIND to redefine global connectivity through software-defined, cloud-native infrastructure. By replacing legacy hardware with agile, virtualized network functions, and embedding automation at scale, the two companies are advancing a next-generation model for secure, energy-efficient networking. Together, they are enabling the evolution toward programmable networks that meet the demands of digital transformation, while reducing carbon impact and accelerating time-to-service for enterprises and service providers worldwide.

About Orange

About Orange Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. The Group aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. As of the end of 2025, Orange connects 340 million customers (including MasOrange) across 26 countries and generated 40.4 billion euros in revenues.
As a trusted player, Orange leverages the excellence of its very high-speed broadband networks to deploy digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Group is a European leader in fiber, with 100 million connectable households, and convergent offers. In France, Orange connects 34 million customers and was ranked No. 1 by the regulator Arcep for the quality of its mobile network for the 15th consecutive year. In Africa and the Middle East, the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves nearly 180 million customers and promotes digital and financial inclusion through its connected solutions.
Under the Orange Business brand, the Group supports companies in transforming their networks as well as in AI, trusted cloud and cybersecurity. Orange is also a major player in the wholesale market, where it has a leading global telecom infrastructure and significant capabilities for deploying and operating submarine cables. A committed innovator, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of 11,000 patents.

Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA). More information: www.orange.com. 

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