Etix Everywhere Regional Edge Data Center Network: Sovereign French Infrastructure
Status: Operational / Active Regional Edge Expansion | Location: Multi-site French Regional Edge Portfolio (e.g., ETIX Paris #3: Vélizy-Villacoublay, Yvelines; ETIX Nantes #1–#3: Chantenay/Saint-Herblain)
Project Overview
Etix Everywhere’s Regional Edge Data Center Campus Network represents a strategically distributed sovereign digital infrastructure ecosystem spanning France’s major secondary and tertiary metropolitan regions. Rather than relying solely on large hyperscale facilities in Paris, the network delivers highly standardised, interconnected edge data centres across key locations including Nantes, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, and Vélizy near Paris, enabling organisations to process, store, and exchange data closer to end users and business operations. This regional approach significantly reduces network latency while supporting the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, content delivery, cloud services, telecommunications, and mission-critical enterprise workloads. Designed with a carrier-neutral architecture, each facility provides direct connectivity to multiple telecommunications providers, cloud platforms, and regional fibre networks, while seamlessly interconnecting with major French metropolitan exchanges and international subsea cable landing stations to ensure high-speed domestic and global data transmission. The campuses incorporate resilient power infrastructure, redundant electrical systems, energy-efficient cooling technologies, and advanced physical and cyber security measures to maintain high availability for mission-critical operations. As a sovereign infrastructure provider, Etix Everywhere also enables organisations to meet strict French and European data residency, security, and regulatory requirements by keeping sensitive data within national borders. Built on a scalable and modular design philosophy, the Regional Edge Data Center Campus Network allows capacity to expand alongside regional digital demand while supporting sustainable operations through energy-efficient infrastructure. By extending enterprise-grade digital infrastructure beyond traditional metropolitan hubs, Etix Everywhere strengthens France’s regional digital economy and provides a secure, low-latency, and future-ready platform for cloud, AI, enterprise, and edge computing applications.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | Etix Everywhere Regional Edge Data Center Network: Sovereign French Infrastructure |
| Location | Multi-site French Regional Edge Portfolio (e.g., ETIX Paris #3: Vélizy-Villacoublay, Yvelines; ETIX Nantes #1–#3: Chantenay/Saint-Herblain) |
| Status | Operational / Active Regional Edge Expansion |
| Commissioning | Phased Rollout across Sites (2018–2026+) |
| Total IT Load | ~15 MW – 35 MW Aggregate Critical IT Load across French Regional Campus Nodes |
| Total Capacity | ~20 MW – 50 MW Aggregate Utility Power Allocation across Tier II/III Edge Modules |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified / Equivalent Architecture (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HDS Certified) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built & Standardized Modular Edge Colocation, Sovereign Cloud Gateway & Regional Interconnection Hubs |
City Profile
| Header | Details |
| City Name | Paris |
| Population | Approx. 2.1 Million |
| Urban Agglomeration | Approx. 11 Million |
| City GDP | Approx. USD 1 Trillion |
| Per Capita Income | Approx. USD 65,000 |
| City Tier | Alpha++ Global City |
| Key Strengths | Tourism, luxury fashion, finance, technology, culture, education, transportation |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Etix Everywhere |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Local Utility Operators (Enedis/EDF) & Regional Internet Exchanges (France-IX / OIX / Western French IX) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized French Mission-Critical Engineering & EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Etix Everywhere In-House Global Technical & Infrastructure Design Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform across all facilities with dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); multi-path underground fiber entry routes; direct connection to national fiber backbones and regional French Internet Exchanges. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual 2N / N+1 static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system architecture, independent dual-path distribution boards, and backup diesel generator plants with 24–48 hours on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~2.0 MW to 7.0 MW per regional facility module (~20 MW–50 MW network total) |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Configuration |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency variable-speed indirect cooling, CRAH/CRAC air distribution, cold aisle containment, zero/near-zero water evaporation loss design, and targeted liquid-cooling readiness. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host with 10+ regional/national telecom operators per site, direct cloud gateways, and cross-site fiber mesh options. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Energy supply backed by Guarantees of Origin (GoO) and carbon reduction protocols. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Regional Expansion Plan |
| Construction Start | Phased Development across Regional Nodes |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational across key French Metro Markets |
| Full Buildout | Continuous Expansion & New Edge Acquisitions |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated €150,000,000 EUR to €250,000,000 EUR (Combined Regional Capital Expenditure) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure by Etix Everywhere (backed by Eurazeo) |