Ekinops: A European leader in open networks and secure connectivity
Who we are
Ekinops is a European leader in optical networking and secured connectivity, supporting service providers, enterprises, and public organizations in more than 70 countries. We help them transport growing volumes of data, connect their sites and users, and secure their networks as their needs evolve.
Our expertise covers three complementary areas: high-capacity optical networking, enterprise connectivity, and cybersecurity. By bringing them together, we enable our customers to modernize their infrastructure, introduce new services, and scale their networks without becoming locked into closed technologies.
Ekinops operates globally and is listed on Euronext Paris (FR0011466069 – EKI).
Driving open and trusted connectivity
- Our visionA world where open, secure, and scalable networks give service providers and organizations the freedom to evolve, innovate, and connect without being locked into closed technologies.
- Our missionTo provide open, trusted, and innovative network connectivity. We enable our customers’ success by delivering high value-added software-driven solutions.
From optical innovation to secured connectivity
Since 2003, Ekinops has expanded its expertise step by step, from optical transport to enterprise networking, software-defined services, and cybersecurity.
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The optical foundations
Ekinops is founded in Lannion (France), at the heart of the country’s telecommunications ecosystem. The Group develops the expertise that will give rise to the Ekinops360 universe. - 2013
A new stage of growth
Ekinops completes its initial public offering on Euronext Paris, strengthening its ability to invest, innovate, and expand internationally.2013 - 20172017
From optical transport to network access
The acquisition of OneAccess expands Ekinops’ expertise into enterprise connectivity and network access, creating a broader European telecommunications group. - 2020
Software becomes a strategic pillar
Ekinops launches Compose, bringing its software capabilities together and accelerating its move into virtualized and software-defined networks.2020 - 20252025
A new cybersecurity dimension
Ekinops acquires Olfeo and extends its secured connectivity expertise into Secure Service Edge and enterprise web security. - 2026
Toward a unified European SASE offering
The acquisition of Chimere adds universal Zero Trust Network Access capabilities and completes Ekinops’ secured connectivity portfolio.2026
Trusted across critical networks
From regional operator networks to enterprise sites and public services, Ekinops supports organizations whose networks are essential to their operations.
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Telecom operators
Helping regional and alternative operators modernize their networks, increase capacity and extend their reach. -
Service providers & MSPs
Enabling service providers, MSPs and MSSPs to build managed connectivity and security services under their own brand. -
Data center operators
Interconnecting regional and edge data centers with open, cost-efficient, high-capacity optical transport. -
Enterprises
Connecting and securing users, sites and applications across distributed environments, with a progressive path to Zero Trust. -
Public sector & defense
Delivering resilient, auditable connectivity and security for public services, defense and critical infrastructures, from a European vendor. -
Campus & private networks
Supporting universities, transport and multi-site organizations with reliable private network infrastructure.
Ekinops at a glance
Employees across 10 countries, with half dedicated to R&D.
Operators and ISPs trust Ekinops worldwide.
Countries where Ekinops technologies are deployed.
A different approach to network transformation
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Open by design
We develop open and interoperable technologies that give customers greater freedom to evolve their networks on their own terms. - 02
European expertise, global reach
Our technologies are designed and developed by international teams with strong European roots, then deployed in more than 70 countries. - 03
From infrastructure to secured connectivity
We combine expertise across optical networking, enterprise connectivity, and cybersecurity to address the network as a whole.
Ekinops around the world
Headquartered in Lannion, France, Ekinops has teams across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, close to the service providers and enterprises we work with. Our regional switchboards will direct your call to the right team.
EMEA & APAC switchboard: +33 (0)1 77 71 12 00
Americas switchboard: +1 (240) 956-5065
- HeadquartersFrance
Lannion
10 rue Edouard Branly
22300 Lannion+33 (0)2 96 05 00 30 - France
Massy
Bâtiment South Station
27 avenue Carnot
91300 Massy+33 (0)1 77 71 12 00 - France
Sophia-Antipolis
2455 route des Dolines
06560 Valbonne+33 (0)1 77 71 12 00 - Belgium
Leuven
Geldenaaksebaan 335
3001 Leuven+32 16 799 799 - Germany
Jülich
Gelderner Str. 34
D-52428 Jülich+49 (0)2461 9164 320 - Spain
Madrid
Paseo de la Castellana, 143
Planta 10, Módulo D
28046 Madrid - United States
Rockville
9200 Corporate Blvd
Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20850+1 (240) 956-5065 - India
Bangalore
Vaishnavi Tech Park, North Tower, 1st Floor
16/1 Bellandur Gate, Sarjapura Main Road
Ambalipura, Bangalore 560103
Karnataka+91 80 4259 0222