Orange Business Breaks Ground: Enabling the Full Lifecycle of Trusted Gen AI Projects

Orange Business has solidified its position as a trailblazer in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions by introducing comprehensive offerings that span the entire lifecycle of trusted GenAI solutions. By encompassing both the infrastructure layer (IaaS) and applications (SaaS), Orange Business emerges as the first player in the market to offer end-to-end support, from conceptualization to maintenance.

In facilitating the adoption and utilization of AI technologies, Orange Business extends professional services tailored to businesses’ needs. These services encompass acculturation and ideation workshops, where organizations collaborate with Orange Business experts to identify and define use cases, configurations, programming, and training requirements. This collaborative approach empowers businesses to harness the full potential of AI for value creation and digital transformation.

The latest addition to Orange Business’s repertoire is the introduction of new generative AI solutions under the banner of “Trusted GenAI powered by Orange Business.” These offerings represent a significant milestone in enabling businesses of all sizes to embark on their digital transformation journey with confidence and efficiency.

The GenAI solutions leverage cutting-edge technologies, including very high bandwidth servers and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), to deliver unparalleled performance and scalability. Hosted in Orange data centers in France, these solutions benefit from the secure and reliable infrastructure provided by the trusted Cloud Avenue platform, ensuring data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

Crucially, Orange Business has collaborated closely with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a renowned leader in hybrid cloud solutions, to co-develop and deploy these innovative offerings. Leveraging HPE GreenLake, a leading-edge infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform, Orange Business delivers robust hardware infrastructure that underpins the GenAI solutions.

This partnership underscores Orange Business’s commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital age while maintaining control over costs and data.With Trusted GenAI powered by Orange Business, organizations gain access to a comprehensive suite of AI solutions backed by unparalleled expertise and infrastructure. As businesses navigate the complexities of digital transformation, Orange Business remains a trusted partner, driving innovation and enabling success in the AI landscape.

Orange Business has further expanded its GenAI offerings by collaborating with LightOn to introduce a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution tailored for enterprises across the spectrum, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large-scale organizations (ETIs). This fully integrated SaaS solution is designed to provide businesses with a seamless and ready-to-use service that can cater to a diverse range of use cases, including document management, reporting, and content generation.

Developed in partnership with LightOn, a pioneering French startup specializing in Large Language Models (LLMs), the SaaS solution offers intuitive business interfaces and cutting-edge AI capabilities. LightOn’s expertise in LLMs ensures that the solution is highly user-friendly and adaptable, empowering average users to harness the power of AI effectively and optimize their workflows.What sets this SaaS solution apart is its ability to be customized to meet the specific needs of different organizations. By integrating specific document databases, customers can tailor the solution to their unique requirements while benefiting from the potential of GenAI with minimal error rates. Moreover, the solution is entirely managed by Orange Business, guaranteeing data confidentiality, security, and efficient cost control.

Laurent Daudet, CEO of LightOn, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership with Orange Business, emphasizing their shared commitment to data sovereignty and open-source principles. Daudet highlighted LightOn’s expertise and established solutions as key factors that position the company as the ideal partner to address the trusted AI needs of businesses. By joining forces with LightOn, Orange Business aims to empower enterprises to leverage AI technologies effectively while ensuring data integrity and security.

Orange has long been dedicated to fostering a digitally responsible environment and serving as a trusted partner in building a responsible digital world accessible to all. This commitment is exemplified by the establishment of a Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics Charter in 2022 and the formation of an Orange Data and AI Ethics Council. These initiatives underscore Orange’s ongoing efforts to develop ethical and responsible processes, benefiting both customers and employees alike.

As part of its broader commitment to digital trust, Orange Business adopts a comprehensive approach that addresses business needs across the entire digital value chain. From connectivity to the cloud, including data and cybersecurity, Orange Business leverages technological, regulatory, and operational measures to ensure data security, confidentiality, and infrastructure resilience. The introduction of the new GenAI offerings in France represents a significant milestone in this commitment.

Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, CEO of Orange Business, emphasizes the importance of these GenAI offerings in supporting customers’ digital transformation journeys. By collaborating with partners such as LightOn, Orange reaffirms its dedication to data sovereignty. These solutions underscore Orange’s vision to provide differentiated and trusted solutions tailored to diverse business needs while maintaining its position as a trusted player in the AI industry.