about us

b<>com is a technology research institute that develops next-generation digital technologies in collaboration with its network of investor members. We drive sustainable digital innovation to support decarbonization.

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As a catalyst for transition, this private Institute of Research and Technology champions a more responsible approach to digital innovation.

b<>com promotes augmented intelligence and energy efficiency to improve industrial processes.

The goal is to provide innovative solutions to market needs and meet the challenges of decarbonization and digital trust.

Its technologies are developed for critical infrastructure, defense, agri/agro, security, healthcare, Industry 5.0 as well as cultural and creative industries. Its experts develop innovative, secure digital technologies (cloud, cybersecurity, AI) that serve signal, content and network processing (connectivity, video & sound, digital twins, human factors).

b<>com is supported by the government’s Investissements d’Avenir program, the Region of Brittany, Rennes Métropole, Lannion Trégor Communauté and Brest Métropole.

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our expertise

artificial intelligence

augmented reality, virtual reality

cybersecurity

5G & IoT

images & sound processing

cognitive technologies

advanced engineering

innovate with b<>com

Whether you're a large corporation, an academic institution, or a small/medium business, when you choose b<>com you're getting a long-term partnership. b<>com produces knowledge, impact, and technology, primarily for the benefit of its investors. Engaging with us is an investment and a sharing of the risk inherent in seizing new opportunities.

Want to find the outside skills you need? Pool your R&D investments? Accelerate your access to the market? Be a part of our galaxy, enjoying privileged contacts and information about your major technological challenges? Learn about all of our “win-win” deals.

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Great partnership comes with b<>com!

Tatiana Bergamo, TDF

Nicolas Poisson, SNCF

Aurélie Laizé, Airbus

Cédric Hardouin, Viaccess-Orca

François Picand, TDF

all shareholders

international strategy

Given the international markets in which it operates, b<>com has developed a network of international partners in Europe, North America, and Asia. Researcher mobility, licensing, collaborative research, and content co-production are just some of the ways to cooperate with the global innovation ecosystem that enable us to accelerate in our areas of expertise.

European projects
    Austria
    Belgium
    Greece
    Italy
    Spain
    Finland
    France
    • Digiworld Institute (IDATE)
      Montpellier
    Germany
    • Fraunhofer HHI
      Berlin
    Canada
    • OBVIA
      Quebec
    • Québec International
      Quebec
    • Waterloo University
      Toronto
    • Société des Arts technologiques (SAT)
      Montreal
    Vietnam
    • MICA
      Hanoi
    Japan
    • NICT
      Tokyo
    Sénégal
    • Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique (ESP) de l'UCAD
      Dakar
    • European partnerships
    • World partnerships
    • European projects

    standardization bodies and professional alliances

    Besides the partnerships we've forged, b<>com has been actively involved since 2014 in major world standardization bodies and professional alliances.

    certifications

    b<>com has been awarded the price for the best affiliated datacenter in 2015 in the "New Datacenter" category by the experts from the European Code program of Conduct for Data Centers Energy Efficiency. 

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    awards

    In 2017, b<>com won the Technology Innovation Award at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, which is given to the best technical contributions to the world of broadcasting.

    In 2019, b<>com’s HDR converter *Sublima* was chosen as "Product of the Year" at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.

    NAB technology Innovation Award
    Product of the year - nabshow 2019 - bcom