Lyon, May 27, 2026 – IMS Networks, a French group specializing in cybersecurity and critical network infrastructures, has announced the opening of a new agency in Lyon. This strategic move aims to strengthen its presence in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where it already serves several industrial, pharmaceutical, and healthcare clients. The company seeks to accelerate its development in a market increasingly driven by digital sovereignty and cyber resilience challenges.
Reinforced Presence in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The establishment of this Lyon agency comes at a time when businesses and local authorities are significantly increasing their cybersecurity investments. This surge is a direct response to the multiplication of cyberattacks, new European regulatory obligations, and the growing need to secure critical infrastructures.
With this new local office, IMS Networks intends to foster closer relationships with its regional clients and develop a proximity-based cybersecurity offering. This offering will focus on the operational support of sensitive infrastructures.
The company highlights its expertise in various areas, including 24/7 cybersecurity supervision centers, industrial security, protection against DDoS attacks, and compliance with the European NIS2 directive.
Regional development will be spearheaded by Estelle Tugtekin, who has been appointed Business Developer for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Her mission will involve developing local partnerships and enhancing IMS Networks’ presence among businesses and public stakeholders in the region.
Cybersecurity: A Strategic Regional Imperative
IMS Networks currently boasts over 400 clients in France and a presence in approximately fifty countries. The group primarily supports organizations with critical digital infrastructures in sectors highly exposed to cyber risks.
The opening of this Lyon agency also reflects a fundamental market trend: the progressive regionalization of cybersecurity services. This approach aims to offer greater proximity, responsiveness, and on-site support to businesses.
To further strengthen its local roots, IMS Networks has also announced its affiliation with several regional digital networks, including Numericalpes and ADIRA.
In a context where cyberattacks now affect large corporations, SMEs, local authorities, and healthcare establishments alike, the demand for supervision solutions, secure managed services, and digital resilience continues to accelerate across all territories.
This expansion underscores IMS Networks’ commitment to providing tailored cybersecurity solutions and fostering a more secure digital environment for businesses and public entities in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
