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Why France’s Software and Cloud Platform Market Is Accelerating in 2025 and Beyond
France’s software and cloud platforms are currently some of the most dynamic areas of IT investments. Supported by robust digital infrastructure, a strong culture of innovation, and a clear commitment to cybersecurity and data sovereignty, France continues to attract both global technology giants and ambitious local players. Political initiatives to support advanced industries and sovereign digital technologies are now translating into concrete investments. Most recently, Bpifrance announced a further €10bn investment by 2029 to accelerate the development of the national AI ecosystem, a clear proof that France’s digital ambitions are becoming reality.
These dynamics are reflected in strong market performance. According to PAC’s estimates, the French software and cloud platform market grew by 8.2% in 2025 to reach €29.2bn, with growth across all segments. Public cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS) stood out, posting an impressive 18.1% growth rate, driven by enterprises seeking scalability, rich service catalogs, and the infrastructure needed to support generative AI. Meanwhile, the software market continued its shift toward cloud delivery models: SaaS solutions surged by 12.9%, while traditional application software declined, highlighting a structural transformation in how French organizations consume software.
Competition in France is particularly intense and diverse. US hyperscalers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud) still dominate the public IaaS/PaaS market, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total spending. At the same time, local champions and innovative partnerships are gaining traction through sovereign cloud offerings (CloudTemple, Orange Business, OVHcloud, Bleu, S3NS…) that meet stringent French regulatory and security requirements. In the software space, global leaders such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and Google coexist with strong French vendors like Cegid, Dassault Systèmes, and Docaposte, illustrating the depth and specialization of the local ecosystem.
Market Outlook for 2026 and Beyond
PAC’s Software & Cloud Platforms Insight Analysis explores these developments in detail, providing a clear view of the market’s structure, growth drivers, and competitive landscape, as well as the long-term trends shaping its future. For 2026, despite the uncertain political context, the outlook remains highly positive with growth, for the market, expected at 8.4%, thanks notably to continued massive demand for scalable cloud infrastructure to support Gen AI model training, deployment, and inference.
Discover the full analysis in PAC’s Software & Cloud Platforms Insight Analysis: