# SRE Groupe history: 1991–2026

SRE is founded in 1991. Alain Barbié is managing director, Sylvain Saudrais is a salesperson. In 2019, Sylvain Saudrais takes over SRE. In 2026, the Group acquires Host Technology.

1991 SRE is founded. 1996–1999 the 06 territory is redrawn. 2000 expansion towards the Var and the east. 2005 departure of founder Alain Barbié. 2011 global fleet management, more than 100 machines multi-site internationally. 2014 mobility and connected devices, BYOD, mobile printing and cloud. 2016 SRE Nice, printing in Nice. 2019 takeover by Sylvain Saudrais. 2020 software and DMS Zeendoc, Inidoc, Docushare. 2021 merger of SRE Nice and SRE Valbonne. 2022 strengthening of managed IT and backup. 2024 cybersecurity. 2025 e-invoicing. 2026 acquisition of Host Technology, telecom offer, 2 companies 1 point of contact, 360° offer. The Group remains based in Valbonne (06) and Monaco, with a Host workshop in Tourrettes-sur-Loup (06140).