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TL;DR
A Digital Sovereignty Challenge
Like many companies operating in strategic environments, Sodern was initially forced to stymie their use of public AI tools due to data security concerns. Yet, the market-altering presence of these solutions, and their short-, medium-, and long-term potential, emphasised the company’s need to integrate a powerful, sovereign AI into its operations.
Trustworthy Generative AI, Built for Employees
By integrating Paradigm, LightOn’s generative AI platform, into their on-premise Dell x NVIDIA infrastructure, Sodern now provides its 450+ employees with secure access to an enterprise-grade AI system designed specifically for their internal needs. The first use cases in deployment streamline high-value tasks:
- Code generation, cleaning, and documentation
- Information retrieval from technical and administrative databases
- Rapid drafting of written content
- Document summarization, and more
“Thanks to Paradigm, we’re taking our first step into the world of generative AI by bringing the technology closer to what makes Sodern truly valuable: its data, and doing so within our highly constrained environment. This capability allows our teams to better understand and integrate AI into their daily work, paving the way for a growing number of use cases in the coming years as the tools themselves evolve in functionality and performance. Being able to do all of this on our own infrastructure, with a trusted French partner capable of delivering across the entire value chain, was non-negotiable for us, and LightOn delivered on that challenge.”
Jean-Marc Espinasse, Deputy General Manager & Chief Operating Officer, Sodern
Measurable Productivity Gains
This collaboration allows Sodern to reap the maximum benefit from enterprise-scale AI while meeting its strict security and compliance requirements. In just a few months, adoption has been efficient, and the results are undeniable:
- Faster workflows
- Time savings for technical, commercial, and support teams
- Shorter response times in strategic contexts
“With Paradigm, we’re proving that sovereignty, security, and the power of generative AI can coexist in industry. Sodern is a standout example of efficient deployment aligned with clear business objectives.” Igor Carron, Co-founder & CEO, LightOn
About LightOn:
Founded in 2016 in Paris and the first European generative AI company listed on Euronext Growth, LightOn is a pioneering player in the field of sovereign GenAI. Its Paradigm platform enables organizations to deploy large-scale AI while ensuring the confidentiality of their data.
LightOn's technology ensures essential strategic independence by offering tailored solutions. This technological mastery is accompanied by the ability to process large volumes of data for industrial uses, with applications in various sectors such as finance, industry, health, defense, and public services.
LightOn is listed on Euronext Growth® Paris (ISIN: FR0013230950, ticker: ALTAI-FR). The company qualifies for PEA and PEA PME investment plans and is recognized as an "Innovative Company" by Bpifrance. To learn more : https://www.lighton.ai
About Sodern:
A committed solutions provider, Sodern supports French and international clients in defense, space, and natural resource extraction.
With over 60 years of innovation, Sodern designs and delivers high-performance, competitive, and mission-critical solutions to help its customers address major contemporary challenges, both local and global.
Sodern’s optronics systems (star trackers, cameras, etc.) equip a wide range of space vehicles and satellites across missions in telecommunications, Earth observation, science, and more. The company also contributes to strategic deterrence and national security.
As a pioneer in neutron interrogation technology, Sodern builds advanced material analysis instruments used by the mining industry to explore and characterize underground environments.
A subsidiary of ArianeGroup, Europe’s leading space access provider, Sodern employs more than 450 highly qualified professionals.
Its revenue in 2024 exceeds €85 million. Learn more: https://sodern.fr/
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