French telecom carrier Orange and infrastructure investor Morrison have partnered to establish a data center platform in France, targeting 400 megawatts of capacity backed by a €3 billion investment program.
The joint venture positions both companies to capitalize on growing demand for data infrastructure across Europe. Orange brings telecom expertise and existing network assets, while Morrison contributes infrastructure investment experience and capital.
The 400 MW platform represents significant capacity for French data operations, supporting cloud services, AI workloads, and enterprise computing needs. The €3 billion commitment demonstrates confidence in France's data center market expansion.
The partnership aligns with broader European efforts to reduce dependence on non-EU data infrastructure and build regional computing capacity. France has become an attractive location for data centers due to renewable energy availability and strategic position within Europe.
Details on timeline, specific locations, and operational structure have not been disclosed. The initiative follows increasing competition among European carriers and infrastructure investors to develop domestically-controlled data center capabilities.
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