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About CS GROUP

CS GROUP is a French reference player in the design, integration and operation of mission-critical systems, where safety, security and high availability are essential requirements. The group operates mainly across defence, space, security, aerospace, transport and, more broadly, critical infrastructure markets. Its competitive positioning is built on recognised expertise in complex software, systems engineering, cybersecurity, simulation, embedded systems and sovereign information systems. CS GROUP is now part of Sopra Steria’s perimeter, after Sopra Steria completed the acquisition of a majority stake in February 2023, strengthening its exposure to defence, security and space activities. The company’s history is rooted in CS Communication & Systèmes, a French business historically focused on critical systems and digital technologies for sensitive environments. Over time, the group developed a skills platform spanning technical consulting, custom software development, complex systems integration and operational support. This evolution has earned CS GROUP a strong reputation among institutional and industrial clients looking for high-value-added solutions with long project cycles. Its core business lines include command-and-control information systems, cybersecurity solutions, simulation and training, defence mission systems, scientific computing and modelling software, as well as solutions tailored to space and aerospace environments. The group also promotes offerings focused on data protection, operational resilience and digital sovereignty. This specialisation allows CS GROUP to stand out in an industry with high barriers to entry and typically long-standing customer relationships. Geographically, CS GROUP has its historical base in France, while serving a broader client base across Europe and in international markets linked to defence and space. Its French footprint is a strategic advantage for sensitive projects that require close proximity, regulatory compliance and strong sovereignty credentials. Being integrated into Sopra Steria also gives the business greater industrial scale and deployment capability, as well as better access to large European programmes. A notable milestone was Sopra Steria’s majority acquisition of CS GROUP in 2023, a strategic move that reinforced the group’s critical mass in defence and space. CS GROUP remains positioned as a specialist in critical systems, able to support customers across the full value chain, from architecture to operations, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and system robustness.