Orange Alliance Program Expands: Silknet Partners with Orange for Telecom Innovation in Georgia

Orange Alliance Program Expands: Silknet Partners with Orange for Telecom Innovation in Georgia

(IN BRIEF) Orange and Silknet, Georgia’s prominent telecommunications providers, have forged a strategic partnership under the Orange Alliance program, effective June 3, 2024, aimed at bolstering Silknet’s capabilities across B2C, B2B, and ICT sectors with Orange’s expertise and innovative solutions. This collaboration, extending beyond Orange’s native territories, will provide Silknet access to Orange’s wealth of telecom and ICT knowledge, facilitating advancements in B2B ICT services and driving Georgia’s digital transformation. The partnership signifies a milestone for Silknet’s evolution, supported by Orange’s global reach and robust capabilities, as both companies commit to exploring further cooperation to meet evolving customer needs in the digital age.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 5-June-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — In a move signaling a strategic alignment in Georgia’s telecommunications landscape, Orange and Silknet, the country’s premier fixed and mobile network provider, have formalized a new partnership under the esteemed Orange Alliance program, commencing from June 3, 2024. This collaboration aims to fortify Silknet’s position across B2C, B2B, and ICT sectors by capitalizing on Orange’s renowned expertise and innovative solutions. Through the Orange Alliance program, Orange extends its reach beyond its native territories, fostering alliances with telecom operators globally, thereby enhancing service offerings and market presence.

Silknet stands to gain significantly from Orange’s vast reservoir of telecom and ICT knowledge, accumulated over decades of industry leadership. With a focus on bolstering B2B ICT services, this partnership is poised to accelerate Georgia’s digital transformation journey. Orange’s support will be instrumental in furnishing Silknet with access to cutting-edge platforms and a comprehensive portfolio of B2C products and services, empowering the company to revolutionize the telecom landscape in Georgia.

Looking forward, Silknet and Orange are committed to deepening their collaboration, exploring new avenues for cooperation, and integrating operations to better address customer needs amidst the evolving digital landscape. For Silknet, this strategic alliance marks a pivotal milestone, signaling a trajectory towards excellence bolstered by Orange’s robust capabilities and global outreach.

George Ramishvili, Chairman of Silknet’s Supervisory Board, expressed optimism about the partnership, citing its potential to propel Silknet’s digital ecosystem forward, delivering cutting-edge products and services to the Georgian and regional telecom markets. Bruno Zerbib, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Orange, echoed this sentiment, affirming Orange’s commitment to enriching Silknet’s offerings through the alliance, underscoring the importance of collaborative innovation and scalable platforms in driving success in today’s dynamic telecom landscape.

About Silknet

Silknet is Georgia’s leading fixed and mobile network provider offering individuals, households, and businesses the full range of telecommunication services, such as mobile services, fixed broadband, pay TV and fixed telephony. Silknet has a broad subscriber base in Georgia: c. 1.88 million mobile customers. 150,000 fixed line customers; c. 343,000 fixed broadband customers; c. 251,000 pay TV customers (As at 31/03/2024). Silknet is rated B1/Stable by Moody’s and B+/Stable by Fitch Ratings. Silknet is part of Silk Road Group, one of the Caucasus’s leading investment groups.

About Orange
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 39.7 billion euros in 2023 and 129,500 employees worldwide at 31 March 2024, including 72,500 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 282 million customers worldwide at 31 March 2024, including 243 million mobile customers and 21 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries). Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan “Lead the Future”, built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. “Lead the Future” capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange’s leadership in service quality.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol ORAN).
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Media Contacts:

Tom Wright
+33 6 78 91 35 11
tom.wright@orange.com

Kitty Kharabadze
+995595507222
Ekharabadze@silknet.com

SOURCE: Orange