Eviden, the Atos Group’s brand specializing in advanced computing, cybersecurity, mission-critical systems, and AI solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Vates, a leading provider of open-source virtualization solutions. The collaboration aims to deliver a reliable, efficient, and future-ready virtualization platform designed to meet real-world infrastructure needs across Europe.

Amid growing emphasis on sovereignty, transparency, and control in technology, this alliance brings together two European companies to offer a fully autonomous infrastructure stack—from hardware to virtualization software—allowing customers to reduce dependency on foreign vendors.

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The partnership leverages Eviden’s BullSequana SH servers, designed for AI and mission-critical workloads, alongside Vates’ fully open-source VMS virtualization management system. Together, the two companies provide organizations with a secure, efficient, and adaptable infrastructure suitable for diverse applications, from traditional data centers to specialized deployments.

Charles-Philippe Gaudron, Global Head of Business Computing and AI at Eviden, stated, “We are deploying the Vates VMS solution at our Angers factory, our flagship industrial site, as part of its transformation into a next-generation facility. This collaboration highlights our commitment to technological autonomy, delivering sovereign solutions that address the critical needs of modern businesses. By working with Vates, we are reinforcing Europe’s ability to innovate and maintain leadership in the global technology landscape.”

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Olivier Lambert, CEO of Vates, added, “Partnering with Eviden validates Vates’ position in the virtualization sector. Eviden’s internal adoption of our solution proves that Vates VMS can serve as a credible alternative to US-based proprietary platforms in a variety of environments. We are proud to collaborate in strengthening European technological sovereignty and demonstrating that Europe has the expertise and resources to provide robust, sustainable alternatives to non-European technologies.”

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