LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU and LISA sponsor the symposium on Spray Dried Dairy Products LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU, a leading French manufacturer of infant formulas together with LISA, an expert in manufacturing processes for powdered milk formulas for infants, are sponsoring the 5 th edition of the International Symposium on Spray Dried Dairy Products (SDDP) being organized by IDF (International Dairy Federation) and INRA (the French National Institute for Agricultural Research) from 19th to 21st June 2012 in Saint-Malo, France. The main aim of the symposium is to update researchers and manufacturers on scientific advances in the field of Spray Dried Dairy Products. LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU and LISA present their know-how during the international symposium on SDDP The SDDP symposium gathers research professionals and industry leaders from around the world to present the most advanced spray drying techniques able to preserve the integrity of dairy components. It is an opportunity for LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU and its spin-off LISA, diamond sponsors of the event, to present their expert knowledge in the production of infant milk powder. With steady investments in R&D, the two companies are equipped with undisputed expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes. By being committed to the understanding of raw material behavior during each industrial stage, these processes control impacts and guarantee expected functional and metabolic product properties.  They also assess new technologies and innovative manufacturing configurations, so that the native properties and nutritional components of infant milk can be maintained. Their expertise includes a patented spray drying mathematical model, giving them outstanding competitive advantage. In this way, the cost and time of their industrial pilot assays are reduced. They also comply with the most stringent product quality standards in the world. LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU and LISA thus strive to help manufacturers and distributors meet the quality standards of health and sanitary authorities throughout the world, by bringing them technical and industrial expertise. Infant milk powder quality : a public health issue As a matter of fact, infant milk quality is an issue for governments and public health authorities. It is the result of various industrial factors: quality of the raw materials, mechanical and thermal treatments, way of blending, interaction between components, etc. A milk protein that has been subjected to shocks during the industrial process may suffer structural modifications. This may distort its biological value and lead to outbreak of new components potentially harmful to children. Metabolic safety will become a point of vigilance for the world sanitary authorities, hitherto focused on microbiological and quantitative aspects. The boom in infant formula demand The  infant formula market is estimated to be 12 billion €* and is indifferent to economic cycles: the worldwide demand is increasing by 11% per annum, particularly in the emergent markets, targeted by LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU, Asia and Latin America. In 2011, export accounted for 45% of the turnover for LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU. *According to LISA, 2012 About LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU and LISA :   LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU is a French independent family company. It was established in 1932 and has been investing in R&D and technological excellence; it produces white-label custom-made infant milk powders, according to the most demanding international standards. LISA is the only engineering firm in the world specialized in infant milk powder, offering not only feasibility studies, selection of partners and strategic advice, but also and above all, technology and know-how transfer for infant formula production. For further information: https://colloque4.inra.fr/sddp2012 LAITERIE DE MONTAIGU Etienne SMITH  Tel. +33 2 51 45 65 00 e.smith@laiteriedemontaigu.com www.laiteriedemontaigu.com   LISA Eric BLANCHARD  Tel. +33 6 34 20 73 65 contact@lisainfantmilk.com www.lisainfantmilk.com PRESS CONTACT Annick DELECROIX  Tel. +33 1 73 00 11 32 adelecroix@global-approach-consulting   

Beautiful billiard tables by Chevillotte available in Delhi and Bengaluru. Looking for distributors in Mumbai and Kolkata.     New Delhi, April 2012: For the past 152 years, CHEVILLOTTE has turned the manufacture of billiard tables into an art form. The know-how of five generations, combined with the talent of its designers and cabinetmakers, has made CHEVILLOTTE the world leader in prestige billiard tables, present in over forty countries. Already present in Bengaluru and Delhi, CHEVILLOTTE is now looking for distributors in Mumbai as well as Kolkata to establish a strong presence in the major metropolitan cities in India. The company first distinguished itself in the competition circuit as its models are regularly chosen, even to this day, for major international competitions. Now the main focus of its business has become the consumer market, and CHEVILLOTTE has been awarded the EPV label ( Entreprises du Patrimoine Vivant - Living Heritage Enterprise) . This label is awarded by the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry to recognize companies in the country with excellence in artisanal know-how. Driven by the pursuit of aesthetics and design, CHEVILLOTTE nurtures values centred on innovation and boldness, while maintaining its know-how and the excellence of its craft. All manufacturing is done exclusively in France, in keeping with tradition and using the noblest of materials on the basis of a rigorous selection process. CHEVILLOTTE has launched Verytables , the first-ever dining table that turns into a billiard table, by means of a patented system which truly represents a remarkable technical achievement. CHEVILLOTTE also specializes in antique billiard tables. This expertise led the company to be selected by the Château de Versailles to recreate the billiard table used by King Louis XVI. CHEVILLOTTE has recently set up an Entertainment Room concept . It can now offer complete, fully laid-out game rooms, designed according to each customer’s specific requirements. These include carpeting, seating, lighting, wooden panels, bar, billiard tables, casino multigame tables, juke-box, pinball machines, foosball tables… For further information, please visit: www.chevillotte.com     

  “French touch” in digital design in and around Lille Mobile phone applications, special effects, video games, touch pads, 3D animation, serious game, … digital design is now all around us! If the “French touch” is known and recognised across the globe for the expertise and creativity that it brings to the industry, it is thanks to Lille and the surrounding region in the north of France. Lille stands out in terms of digital design thanks to its state-of-the-art training programmes, its technoparks dedicated to companies that work in this field, and the dynamics of an industry boosted by a regional cluster devoted to image technology, the “Pôle Images ”.                                                                                                                    Schools recognised as far away as India for their excellence The Lille region boasts of a number of internationally renowned institutes in the digital sector like Supinfocom, Supinfogame, Higher Institute of Design and so on. Today, this cluster of schools trains some 1,200 students in animation, video games and industrial design. On finishing their studies, the young professionals are immediately snapped up by major animation studios like PIXAR and DREAMWORK or by games companies of international repute such as GAMELOFT, UBISOFT and HYDRAVISION. Supinfogroup’s reputation now reaches as far as India, where the group of schools has been selected by private investors to set up a campus dedicated to multimedia and video games at Pune, near Mumbai. Pune, presented as the Oxford of South-East Asia, attracts students from across the world. Built and financed by an Indian real estate magnate, the brand-new campus has already welcomed 350 students. The investors were particularly impressed by the quality of films presented by the students and by the prizes that they have won at several international festivals, a resounding endorsement for Supinfogroup’s expertise and excellence!  Two unique sites that contribute to the excellence of the Pôle Images. However, the ambitions of the Lille region are not limited to training the digital elite. The area also intends to develop highly innovative projects across a region that is blessed with exceptional sites for just this purpose. From “Plaine Images ” in the town of Tourcoing… The  Plaine Images business park has its roots in the desire to promote the development of a world-class centre of excellence dedicated to images and to support the convergence of expertise, businesses, screens and formats. Housed in a group of buildings occupying a exceptionally restored former industrial site of 5 hectares,  Plaine Images  promotes the development of its on-site businesses and the synergies between the different sectors of the images industry. In order to create links between artistic projects, companies and research laboratories,  Plaine Images is home to a business incubator and nursery that means that it can host up to 50 companies and 1,000 employees. One of the most notable new ventures on this site dedicated to images is the Imaginarium, a platform where businesses, artists, training structures and research teams can meet and collaborate to boost their creativity and generate new content. At the end of 2012 the Imaginarium will become home to a research-innovation-development space that will be unique in France and Europe. It will be backed by the University of Lille and CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research) and will concentrate on the field of Visual Studies. It will provide state-of-the-art equipment such as a virtual-visit platform, a perception/action laboratory and workshops for artistic experimentation. … to the “Serre Numérique”- “Digital Greenhouse”- in Valenciennes In September 2013 the schools in the Supinfogroup will move to the “Serre Numérique” which is structured around a simple idea: “Digital design in all its forms”. Occupying 15,000m², the Serre Numérique will bring together business leaders, designers, researchers, teachers, students and artists with the aim of embracing every area of digital design: video games, animation, virtual worlds, industrial simulation, urban design and product design, 3D, etc. and, in particular, serious games. It will be a place where training, finance and research will create a stimulating environment for carrying out projects with high added value. The Images Pole: backbone of the digital region The regional Images Pole cluster is made up of 120 companies, 27 specialised training schemes and schools, 22 research bodies and 9 professional associations. Its role is to stimulate growth in the sector by facilitating partnerships between businesses, training centres and researchers who operate in the field of images. It is developing a European perspective by establishing cross-border links as well as encouraging synergies for generating creative content. All in all, enough to give the Lille region the resources to match its ambitions. Contact information: Marie-Hélène Cauchy Communications Manager Tel.: +33 (0) 359 562 336 Email: mh.cauchy@nfinvest.fr Website: www.nordfranceinvest.fr

Six reputed French fashion brands will be participating in India Fashion Forum to be held from Tuesday 13 th March to Thursday 15 th March 2012 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.   JULES, French men’s wear brand : A highly marketed brand…For mass markets! Our target: young urban men, aged 25 to 30! A concept for men and women who live with them! Jules helps men to change their STYLE, Jules drives men in their first steps towards FASHION, Jules increases men’s SELF CONFIDENCE. JULES is part of HAPPYCHIC an international French company gathering 3 fashion men’s brands: BIZZBEE, JULES and BRICE. JULES relies on a solid network of 380 stores in more than 10 different countries throughout the world. One of the leaders in its mother market, JULES is the Retailer of the Year 2011 in men’s fashion in France (Q&A Research & Consultancy). HAPPYCHIC is part of AFM (Association of Mulliez’s Family) which entitles retail companies like AUCHAN, DECATHLON, LEROY MERLIN… -  www.happychicgroup.com   WEILL, French women’s wear brand : Founded at the heart of Paris by Albert Weill in 1892, Weill is the oldest French fashion house. Its legendary history joins forces with that of fashion and a lineage that is Weill family. Weill has known how to stand the test of time while retaining its know-how, its craft and its soul by following the seasons and Fashions, accompanying society’s major shift towards women’s freedom and glorifying current tastes in its collections. Formerly a pioneer of French ready-to-wear, Weill is consolidating its pedigree today by launching a range of “haute couture” ready-to-wear”, a clever mix of current trends, quality and masterful elegance. Weill’s target is a broad one. Its collections are aimed at all women to secure the loyalty of those mothers and daughters with a love of liberty, elegance and refinement, the ambassadors of the “French” look. Weill’s major asset is the excellent value for money of its various products. Weill represents the quality and glamour of Couture at Ready-to-wear prices, a resolute choice of the most beautiful materials, perfect manufacturing and finishings. Weill offers a complete range of garments aimed at accompanying women anytime in their lives: in the city, at the weekend or for special occasions.- www.weill.com   DIDIER PARAKIAN, French women’s wear brand Women’s wear brand: Didier Parakian, internationally renowned brand since 1989 has dressed generations of women in his practical and elegant style which is both feminine and modern. Mediterranean, colourful and sensual, every creation of Didier Parakian is far ahead of its competing brands, with its play of colours and materials inspired by the designer’s Armenian background, ethnicity and sophistication. This luxury brand uses embroideries, pearls, lace and stunning prints with an obsessive eye for detail on comfortable fabrics of unmatched quality, to evoke the Didier Parakian style, making the collection, be it dresses, tops, skirts, pants, jeans, jackets, scarves and cardigans, distinctly unique. Didier Parakian has a growing following of fashion-conscious women who enjoy the freedom to create their own look. Didier Parakian apparels have a universal appeal and hence have a large customer base in over fifty countries spanning from East to West. - www.didierparakian.com   ORCHESTRA , French Kids wear brand : Created in 1995, in its brief existence the brand Orchestra has managed to establish itself and is well known with its over 350 franchise shops in 30 countries. The product list of the company includes a rich color range of clothes (from infants to 14 year-old children), shoes (from number 16 to number 38), hand watches, sunglasses and other accessories. Each season ORCHESTRA’s collection exceeds 2 million models. A combination of design, fashion and quality is the primary element giving ORCHESTRA’s clothes their identity. The firm’s stylists combine practicality with high creativity and the latest fashion trends. Each season ORCHESTRA strives to offer a complete fashion line that aims to include everything the children need and most importantly to satisfy their tastes regarding design and comfort. - www.orchestra.fr   TEXIER , French leather bag & accessories brand : Texier Company was founded more than half a century ago by Mr Louis Texier. Every Texier design reflects the fashion of the day, thanks to creative inspiration that is culturally enriched by close attention to international trends.  Made in France, a Texier bag can be defined in the following expression “Open it and find what you are looking for” – Appearance is one thing (size, design, choice of leather) but the work on the interior is equally important. It has to be practical, full of details that make it easy to use, well finished and made of beautiful materials. The design is intelligent so that a bag is full of promises, aware that women want a personal motto and an imaginary self. An ideal bag has nothing to do with need and everything to do with dreams, desire and a wish to leave the banal behind. - http://www.texier.com/?cat=&ligne=&lang=en   - MEPHISTO , French Footwear Brand : Founded 1965 in France by Martin MICHAELI, MEPHISTO stands clearly out from all other international or national brands in the world: its product policy “Quality – Comfort – Design” being put into practice with a high degree of creativity and quality control, its know-how, its production in Europe, its worldwide distribution and its intercultural marketing place the brand into a unique positioning on the markets. The brand is in fact situated between the “middle-of-the-range” brands and the luxury brands. 80 % of the sales are made outside France. Subsidiaries based in USA, Canada, Japan, Portugal, distribution in 86 countries, based on a specific intercultural marketing, 600 models of handcrafted shoes and sandals of highest quality every season. The brand MEPHISTO designates modern shoes and sandals for ladies and men in the field of comfort and well-being. - http://www.mephisto.com/index.php?lang=en   The representatives of these reputed French fashion brands will be available for B2B meetings with potential Indian partners at India Fashion Forum at Bombay Exhibition Centre (B7B, Hall 1 – B).   For further information, please contact: brinder.rault@ubifrance.fr

Ubifrance and the French Trade Commission in India in collaboration with the French Nautical Industries Federation is organizing a French Pavilion during the Mumbai International Boat Show 2012 from 23rd to 26th February, 2012 ; bringing together 6 leading French companies specializing in the pleasure boating industry, in safety & surveillance as well as in desalination systems. The objective is to meet and network with the leading players and decision makers from the Indian boating industry and to forge business opportunities. India represents a burgeoning market with substantial growth potential. Fascinated by India’s growth rate of 8-9%, international luxury brands of repute are flocking to India for business development. The French Pavilion gathers leading companies specializing in yacht charter services, construction of luxury catamarans, safety & surveillance systems and dual energy desalinating machines. The French Pavilion offers an ideal occasion for these companies to promote their state-of-the-art, luxury boats and share their technological expertise with professionals in Indian boating industry. List of companies participating at the French Pavilion: Bateaux Archambault, for over 50 years has been producing character sailing yachts appreciated all over the world. 60% of the production is exported through an international network of distributors. Located near Châtellerault, close to main transport routes, the ship yard is just 1h30 from Paris and 2hrs from the Atlantic coast. Website: www.archambault-boats.eu Catana is a French boat builder of top-of-the-range luxury catamarans. CATANA catamarans, the ultimate experience of speed, are among the fastest selling catamarans in the global market. The brand value proposition consists of performance/safety, high technology construction, luxury and semi-custom built to owner’s specifications. It is one of those boat builders who include standard carbon fibers, twaron aramid fiber and infusion process in the construction of the boats. Its range includes 42 to 80 feet long boats (42’, 47’, 50’, new 59’, 65’ and customs units 75’ & 80’). Website: www.catana.com CSO Yachts specializes in charter, brokerage and management of luxury yachts. Based in Cannes, the heart of the French Riviera, one of the world’s most praised cruising grounds, CSO Yachts offers the best of its expertise to its customers for successful completion of their yachting projects. With over 50 years of experience in providing consultancy services, CSO YACHTS’ has made its mark in the global yachting industry. Website: www.csoyachts.com Dessalator, for over 30 years has been manufacturing reverse osmosis systems for many shipyards such as Amel, Beneteau Group, Alliaura Marine, Outremer Yachting, X-Yachts, Hanse Yachts, Princess and so on.  Around 8,000 water management systems are already installed around the world. The one of its kind, DUO models,  are patented dual-energy desalinating machines produced by Dessalator. Dessalator manufactures a wide range of these products with output capacities from "60 L/H to 1,000 L/H". Website: www.dessalator.com Nautitech  is one of the major players in world of catamaran. Renowned for its pleasing aesthetics, Nautitech boats are high in quality, fast and secure. In 2011 and 2012, two new units were launched, the Nautitech 542 and the Nautitech 482 reflecting the latest luxury trends and best performance levels. Website: www.nautitech-catamarans.fr ,  www.ocean-voyager.net Seagull-Security has made its mark as a major player in the market of products and services dedicated to safety and surveillance at sea. Their new beacon, the most compact and ergonomic on the market, has instantly established itself as a leading product. Thanks to the miniaturization of its electronic components and it’s ingenious design, which differs from existing beacons, it has overcome many technical and operational barriers to offer maximum safety and comfort when using it. It offers innovative responses to the limitations of traditional beacons. Website: www.seagull-security.com In 2011, the Mumbai International Boat Show welcomed about 100 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors over the duration of the show. Following this success, the sixth edition of India’s largest international boat show will offer a platform for world-class conferences, great networking opportunities, and state-of-the-art technology exhibits from national and international players. The French companies from boating industry are committed to identify new opportunities and chalk out strategies for business collaborations. Come and meet them at Stand A3, MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai! About The French Nautical Industries Federation (FIN) The French Nautical Industries Federation represents and promotes different sectors of the French nautical industries both at home and abroad. The FIN currently has more than 600 members, representing more than 80% of the industry’s turnover. In collaboration with the authorities at the regional, national, and European level, the French Nautical Industries Federation assists and advises companies in a number of domains: legal, social, economic and technical, and plays a role in providing information to the public and media. The Federation organizes the Paris International Boat show, Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show, and Maritima, a trade show dedicated to the global maritime industry. About Ubifrance: UBIFRANCE is the French agency for international business development, a key public partner in export for French companies. It’s complete range of services include providing information (on markets, legal, regulatory, international financing, calls to tender, sector watch), export consulting, sales actions (prospecting missions, partnership meetings, trade events abroad, communication in the international press, etc.) and the Volunteers for International Experience (Volontariat International en Entreprise – VIE) for the international deployment of skilled human resources. To support French companies of all sizes and all sectors in their development on foreign markets, UBIFRANCE mobilizes the expertise of 2,500 persons in France (Paris and Marseille) and in 120 other countries through its Missions Economiques, clubs and associations, and a network of Press Services. For further information, please contact: Shilpa PATIL Trade Advisor Lifestyle, Consumer Goods & Healthcare Department French Trade Commission Consulate General of France, Mumbai Tel: +91 22 66 69 40 83 Email: shilpa.patil@ubifrance.fr Press Contact: Deepika PRAKASH Press Officer French Trade Commission Embassy of France, New Delhi Tel: +91 11 43 19 63 51 Email: deepika.prakash@ubifrance.fr  

  Ubifrance and the French Trade Commission in collaboration with Syndicat National Lunettes de France ( www.lunettes-de-france ) - the French Association for eyewear is setting up a French Pavilion at Optic India 2012, being held from 28th to 30th January, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. These French companies are looking forward to showcase their latest eye-wear collection and evaluate business opportunities in the Indian optical industry. The French Pavilion at the trade show brings together 9 leading companies from the French eye-wear industry. This presence includes Look Vision, Morel, Opal, Oxibis, Visioptis, Yves Cogan, Zilli and Francis Klein specializing in design and manufacture of top quality frames, sunglasses and licensing of some of the world renowned eye-wear brands. The Pavilion offers a comprehensive platform for these companies to showcase their creative, state-of-the-art collections and share their expertise and professional know-how in the growing optics sector. Featuring brands like New Man, Xenith, Le Tanneur, Crobs and Le Ducat , Look Vision offers a collection of spectacular and trendy eye-wear. Morel , a benchmark company in the French optical industry has as many as 8 brands to offer: Koali, Oga, Nomad, LT, Marius Morel, Rebel and Tatoo . The entire Morel range, manages best to present uncommon luxury, synonymous of fascination and timeless elegance. Opal, a European leader in providing trendy eye-wear for children and adolescents will present its different brands: Hello Kitty will present its latest eye-wear collection for children, New York Yankees will present their latest designer collection to complement urban fashion and Arrow will showcase their recently launched stylish yet elegant sportswear range. Oxibis , a renowned name in the French eye-wear industry, offers brands like Exalto , a leading name in designer eye-wear and Dilem frames with interchangeable temples. Visioptis offers designer brands like Enrico Cecchi, Banana Moon, Vilebrequin and Everest . With prime focus on innovation and quality, they have made their mark in the eye-wear industry. Yves Cogan presents the latest easy-to-wear frames with their Cogan Power Design Collection. House of ZILLI , a well-known name for designer sportswear in France, has recently launched its line of high-end eye-wear collection. Eric Jean, a renowned French designer and optician, partnered with Zilli to craft some of the most exquisite, titanium metal frames in different styles. Hand-made in France, with creative shapes like oval, round, butterfly etc. and a wide-range of special colours, Francis Klein frames are famous all around the world. In addition to these major French eye-wear brands, organizing committee of SILMO , an international optics and eyewear exhibition will also be present at the French Pavilion. This trade fair takes place every year in Paris bringing together the global eye-wear and optical industry under one roof. Estimated at US $ 2 billion, the Indian optics sector has seen an annual growth of 30% in the last few years. The Indian market holds substantial growth potential for optical industry professionals worldwide. France is the 4th largest exporter of opticals in the world. The French optical and eye-wear industry has regularly stood out in the fields of innovation, technology, industrial efficiency and creativity. Thanks to its marketing commercial flair that allows it to offer glamorous and desirable brands that resonate positively in the consumers’ minds. The participating French companies are committed to bring to India, top brands of eye-wear with high tech features and contemporary designs. Optic India 2012 indeed provides an excellent opportunity for French exhibitors to meet the main players of the Indian optical industry - the policy and decision makers, buyers and main retailers to identify new opportunities and challenges and chalk out strategies for business collaborations.   About Lunettes de France: LUNETTES DE FRANCE is the national organization of the French eyewear industry.  It upholds the values and specificities of the manufacturers that subscribe to the same professional ethics and share our recognized know-how. Lunettes de France represents more than 70 companies based primarily in regions of Oyonnax and Jura; Jura being historically the centre for the manufacture of eyewear in France. Since 2007, several contacts have been established between the French and Indian markets with the French delegations visits to India. An Indian delegation also went to France to attend Silmo World optical salon, a major exhibition for this industry and also visited several production sites there in France. LUNETTES DE FRANCE is committed to promote dynamism, creativity and know-how of French Eyewear Companies worldwide. For further information, please contact: Sébastien ANDRIEUX Head of Lifestyle, Consumer Goods & Healthcare Department French Trade Commission Consulate General of France, Mumbai Tel: +91 22 66 69 40 95 Email: sébastien.andrieux@ubifrance.fr   Press Contact: Deepika PRAKASH Press Officer French Trade Commission – Ubifrance Embassy of France, New Delhi Tel: +91 43 19 63 51 Email: deepika.prakash@ubifrance.fr Here is the list of participating companies: Francis Klein - http://www.francisklein.com Look Vision - http://www.look-vision.fr Morel - http://www.morel-france.com Opal - http://www.opal.fr Oxibis - http://www.oxibis.com Visioptis - http://www.visioptis.com Yves Cogan - http://www.yvescogan.com Zilli -  http://www.zilli.fr        

January 2012 – The boom in data transmission and storage capacity has given rise to cloud computing, where calculations and data are scattered in a universe that is no longer directly accessible to customers, who instead buy processing activities in the same way that one might buy electricity. Three levels of offerings are available: Externally hosted IT infrastructure (IaaS = Infrastructure as a Service); Ready-to-use environments (PaaS = Platform as a Service); and Standardized shared applications sold as services (SaaS = Software as a Service). Revenue from the global market for cloud computing services totaled US$68.3 billion in 2010, while in Europe, the cloud computing market surged 20% and may account for almost 15% of the European software and services market by 2015. The French market was worth €1.85 billion in 2010, of which €672 million were generated by SMEs, and continues to grow strongly. It is set to exceed €2 billion in 2011 and may account for more than 6% of the French software and services market by 2012 (estimate by Nexima). Alongside international operators such as Microsoft, Google, HP, AT&T and IBM, France is home to numerous companies, including ATOS, Cap Gemini, Steria, Orange and SFR. ATOS has recently established Yunano, a joint venture with Chinese company Ufida, to market cloud-based management software and associated services. French software publisher Systancia, with bases in the Alsace and Ile-de-France regions, is a market leader in Europe for application/workstation user environment virtualization. France provides new entrants with a growth-friendly environment. French legislation affords a high level of protection for data and data processing; in particular, regulations governing encryption (Act 2004-575 of June 21, 2004 and Decree 2007-663 of May 2, 2007) cover concerns relating to the sensitivity of data entrusted to cloud computing centers. New entrants include US company Joyent, established in Ile-de-France (Paris region) in 2010, which provides IaaS to LinkedIn, Disney, CNN, Facebook, Yahoo and vente-privee.com, and open-source PaaS to publishers, hosting companies and specialist computer services companies such as Dell and First Service. This pioneering cloud computing start-up is now competing with cloud-based offerings from companies such as Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azur. In 2010, Dell entered into an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) agreement with Joyent to use its “smart technologies” to offer “turnkey” clouds hosted on its servers. France has eight innovation clusters involved in cloud computing: Cap Digital and System@tic (Ile-de-France), Elopsys (Limousin), Images et réseaux (Brittany/Pays de la Loire), Imaginove and Minalogic (Rhône-Alpes), Secure Communication Solutions (Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur) and the e-secure transaction cluster TES (Basse-Normandie). In 2011, the French Government issued an initial call for projects dedicated to cloud computing R&D as part of its “National Investment Program”. Five projects will receive state aid (€19 million): a software engineering platform (CloudForce project, Orange Labs), an application porting scheme (CloudPort project, Prologue, an SME), a high-performance software infrastructure (Magellan project, Bull), a community cloud ( Nu@age project, Non Stop Systems, an SME), and a higher education establishment cloud (UnivCloud project, INEO). The French Federation of Software Publishers (Association Française des Editeurs de Logiciels – AFDEL) has set up a website ( www.investirdanslenumerique.fr ) to simply the procedure for project owners when submitting project for “National Investment Program” funding. According to David Appia, Chairman & CEO of the Invest in France Agency, “France is a growth market for high-tech and innovative companies, particularly in the cloud computing sector, where the leading players are already here doing business. The French government’s “National Investment Program” is providing a boost to a dynamic network of partnerships created by France’s innovation clusters through its funding offers for projects involving IT system designers, telecoms operators, software publishers, technology integrators, research laboratories and innovative SMEs.” The Invest in France Agency (IFA) is the national agency responsible for promoting and facilitating international investment in France. It also coordinates initiatives to promote France’s economic attractiveness. The IFA network operates worldwide. In France, the IFA works in partnership with regional development agencies to offer international investors outstanding business opportunities and customized services. For further information, please visit www.investinfrance.org   For further information, please contact: Dominique FRACHON Managing Director Invest in France Agency (India) Embassy of France in India 2/50 E Shantipath Chanakyapuri - 110 021 New Delhi Tél. : +91 (0) 11 43 19 63 05 - Fax : +91 (0) 11 43 19 63 09 dominique.frachon@investinfrance.org www.investinfrance.org/India