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Investing.com -- Atos has secured a major cybersecurity contract from the European Commission valued at up to €326 million, the global AI-powered technology leader announced Wednesday.
The agreement falls under Lot 1 (Technical Operations Services) of the European Commission’s CLOUD II Dynamic Purchasing System Mini-Competition 17 for Cybersecurity, representing one of Europe’s most significant cybersecurity service contracts.
As the first provider in the "cascade" mechanism, Atos will have priority in delivering essential cybersecurity services to European Union institutions, agencies, and bodies. The contract, managed by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Digital Services, focuses on operational support, advisory guidance, and capability development in cybersecurity.
"This award is a strong recognition of Atos’ trusted partnership with the European Commission and our long-standing track record of delivering secure, resilient digital services across Europe," said Punit Sehgal, Head of Atos Belux, Netherlands & Nordics.
The framework agreement may extend for up to 48 months and covers technical operations services including incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, monitoring, malware analysis, and offensive security such as vulnerability management and penetration testing.
Atos will serve as the lead contractor in collaboration with Leonardo as a consortium partner, combining Atos’ cybersecurity leadership with Leonardo’s expertise to ensure high standards of resilience and operational excellence.
David Dewulf, Cybersecurity Director at Atos Belux, Netherlands & Nordics, noted that the contract continues cybersecurity services the company has been providing to European Institutions for many years.
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