Nexus Consortium

Following a highly competitive public tender, Nexus has been chosen as the privileged partner for high-value consulting and strategic advisory services across more than 70 EU institutions and agencies. By combining the strengths of leading European players, Nexus will deliver tailored, innovative solutions to address the evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by the EU.

Nexus brings together the complementary expertise of Orange Business, Deutsche Telekom, Cosmote, and EY, each recognized for their excellence in network, digital integration, large-scale project management, and governance. The consortium’s approach is rooted in European values, with a strong focus on digital sovereignty, cloud security, and the ability to anticipate and respond to the future needs of EU institutions.

This contract marks the beginning of a new chapter for all members of the Nexus consortium, united in their commitment to strengthening cybersecurity across Europe. By combining their complementary expertise and resources, the consortium is ideally positioned to support the European Union’s digital strategy and reinforce the continent’s cyber resilience. With robust governance, an extensive service offering, and proven processes, Nexus will deliver sovereign, high-quality technical solutions for the benefit of EU institutions and European citizens. As a leading network and digital integrator, Orange Business will play a key role alongside its partners in driving innovation and supporting the shared ambition of a secure digital future for Europe.

Richard van Wageningen, President Europe Orange Business, said:
“As a leading network and digital integrator, Orange Business is fully committed to the journey we are embarking on with the consortium partners. Our dedicated teams will play a core role to build resilience in the European Union’s digital strategy, focusing on cloud and digital sovereignty, and providing critical cyber services. In the current geopolitical landscape, this type of consortium approach is essential for Europe to effectively scale, adapt, and innovate.”

The NEXUS consortium represents an elite alliance of European cybersecurity trailblazers, including COSMOTE Global Solutions, Deutsche Telekom, EY and Orange Business. 
To meet and surpass the expectations of our End Users, we are bolstered by the expertise of specialized subcontractors.
Our collective expertise is unparalleled, with a formidable cadre of over 40,000 dedicated cybersecurity professionals. We operate an extensive network of 80 state-of-the-art Cyber Security Centers and 25 SOCs, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all EU Member States. The prowess of NEXUS partners is consistently acknowledged by esteemed market intelligence firms such as Gartner, Forrester and IDC, which have repeatedly recognized us as leaders in European Managed Security Services. Our commitment to excellence and innovation positions NEXUS as the quintessential choice for safeguarding Europe's cybersecurity landscape.