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Orange and La Poste partner to give a second life to network equipment used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Orange and La Poste have unveiled a pioneering initiative to extend the lifespan of network equipment used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Starting in 2025, approximately 90 % of the Wi-Fi terminals and 78 % of the switches from the Olympic venues will be repurposed and installed at La Poste’ s sites across France.
Paralympic sites will be reused by La Poste at key locations in Paris and other local communities.
For instance, the Maison de l’ Innovation in Nantes, set to house over 800 IT professionals from La Poste, will benefit from this next-generation equipment. These devices have been used for only a short period of time and have been thoroughly verified to ensure performance, availability and durability.
These modern devices will improve the network’ s operational efficiency for La Poste employees, providing better connectivity and a high level of service both indoors and outdoors. The integration of this equipment will also play a crucial role in supporting digitalisation and new uses, facilitating smoother operations of IT tools.
Orange and La Poste have announced the first innovative initiative to extend the lifespan of network equipment used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
This collaboration aligns with the Corporate Social Responsibility( CSR) strategies of both companies, aimed at minimising the environmental impact of digital technology. It is also a key aspect of the Paris 2024 legacy, which focuses on repurposing equipment for other sites and uses after the Olympic Games.
A large-scale, responsible approach
Shared ambitious commitments
Orange and La Poste share a common vision and are actively committed to adopting more responsible and sustainable practices. The initiative to extend the lifespan of telecom equipment has already been successfully implemented on Orange infrastructure for La Poste.
This latest initiative demonstrates the commitment of both companies to accelerate their CSR objectives and raise awareness within the ecosystem to reduce carbon footprints and make informed choices.
Several thousand Wi-Fi terminals and other advanced telecom equipment used at the Olympic and
Orange and La Poste share the same net-zero carbon goal by 2040. Both companies have established more
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