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Thierry Leray. Today, A vision for the future
Actis is a major entity, Today, Telis is firmly anchored in Monaco and
m an a g i n g data is ambitious for the future, while remaining
security and business true to its values. "What I want is to pass on
recovery plans for my company to my team," says Thierry Leray.
many companies in Telis continues to excel for its reactivity and
the Principality. ability to innovate, with projects that could be
T h e s e cond extended internationally. "We're not closed to
subsidiary, Easyone, the idea of going abroad, because there's a
s p e ci a l isin g in real vocation to go into international markets."
the development Looking to the future, Thierry Leray expresses
of touch-screen his wish to see Telis continue to prosper
© Telis applications, was and grow, while remaining true to its values:
launched in 2005. "We're not sales-hungry. What I want is to see
protocol and communications". Initially conceived to fill the gap left by the constant growth."
Helped by two colleagues, the idea quickly lack of Freebox-like solutions in Monaco, The Telis story is one of enthusiasm,
matured and eventually saw the light of day. this subsidiary has evolved to focus on determination and innovation. From its
"We started thinking about the project. It the development of interactive multimedia beginnings to its current position as a major
was pioneering at the time, in 1999. It was a solutions. "We created Easy Box in 2005. We digital player in Monaco, Telis has navigated
start-up, but a start-up with our own funds", then pivoted towards the development of through challenges and opportunities, always
explains Thierry Leray. touch-screen applications after the launch with a clear vision and a commitment to
of the iPhone in 2007." excellence. With Thierry Leray at the helm,
Telis continues to push the boundaries of
“Anticipation is in Anticipation and adaptation is the core of technology and communication, remaining
our DNA
true to its values and preparing for a promising
our DNA.” The Telis philosophy is based on anticipation future.
and adaptation, as Thierry Leray points out:
"Every Monday morning, I start my meeting
Steady growth with the same question: what problems could “It’s a human and
Telis started out with a few pioneering we encounter? Anticipation is in our DNA.” This technological
customers. These early projects enabled the proactive approach has enabled the company
company to establish a name and reputation in to successfully navigate through challenges adventure.”
the Principality. 2005 marked a decisive turning and crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic,
point with a major project - Monte-Carlo Bay for which Telis was already well prepared
- which gave the Monegasque company new thanks to its business continuity plans. With a dynamic team and innovative projects,
visibility and credibility: "2005 was a truly pivotal Telis continues to develop and adapt to new Telis is continuing to write its history, guided
year. We were at the origin of many important technologies and the needs of its customers. by the values of professionalism, reactivity
and innovative projects. This major project The creation of the first eco-responsible data and innovation that have always guided it.
opened up new perspectives and enabled Telis centre in Monaco in 2013 is a concrete example "These first twenty-five years have been
to work on all the new emerging technologies. of this. The Monaco Datacenter plays a crucial exciting. I hope the next twenty-five will be
Building on its initial success, Telis diversified role in the company's activities, providing a just as exciting", adds Thierry Leray. "Telis is
its activities by secure infrastructure much more than just a telecommunications
c r e a t i n g t w o for managing and company. It's a human and technological
subsidiaries: Actis, “What I want is to backing up data. adventure", an example of success based on

specialising in data pass on my company "This datacenter innovation, trust and enthusiasm.
backup and disaster gives us a degree of 4 sept. 2024
recovery, and another to my team.” autonomy over all the
subsidiary dedicated devices we promote. 31 janv. 2025
to developing touch- It is an essential tool
screen applications. The latter was the for all our activities", Thierry Leray explains. © Paul Almasy - Archives du Palais / IAM Lundi au vendredi
brainchild of Thierry Leray, who foresaw the Telis is also continuing to invest in the training gouv.mc
importance of personalised digital solutions and development of its employees, with a
long before they exploded on the market. particular focus on new technologies and cyber
"We set up Actis in 2003 in response to security. " Ongoing training of our employees is
customer demand for data security and essential to stay at the forefront of innovation
disaster recovery plans. Actis is 20 years old and ensure the security of our systems and
and we were also pioneers in this field", explains those of our customers." © Telis Service central En collaboration avec
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