Business Chief Europe Magazine December 2020 | Page 88

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Orange completes 100 % acquisition of SecureLink

July 2019 , saw Orange complete an 100 % acquisition of SecureLink in a US $ 611mn deal aimed at reinforcing its cybersecurity operations in Europe , to combat the increasing global threats . “ It is a growing market that requires both a critical size to respond to the complexity of attacks and close proximity to customers . This new acquisition positions Orange as the industry leader in Europe , with more than 600 million euros in pro forma sales in 2018 and more than 2,100 cyber security experts ,” commented Orange on the acquisition . DECEMBER 2020