This August 1, 2025, marks a decisive turning point for manufacturers of connected equipment in the European Union. The RED II directive, now reinforced with new cybersecurity requirements, officially becomes applicable to all connected radio products placed on the market. At ACTIA, this deadline comes as no surprise: it is the result of rigorous forward planning and continuous support for its clients. ACTIA is ready.
Leading this proactive approach is Renaud HANUS, Group Technical Director at ACTIA, who reflects on the company’s commitment during this historic regulatory transition.
Understanding the RED II Directive and Its impact on the Industry
The new version of the RED II directive sets strict requirements for any equipment using radio technologies. This applies to new products, including those developed years ago, and also to spare parts.
In other words, no manufacturer, equipment supplier, or distributor is exempt, and the impacts on value chains are significant. In this context, the ability to anticipate and adapt has become a strategic issue.
Proactive preparation to be ready on time
“ACTIA didn’t wait until the final months to prepare for the new regulatory requirements. From the very first announcements, we implemented a structured regulatory watch, made possible in particular by our presence in Sweden. Our Swedish entity plays a key role in the European standardization ecosystem, actively participating in the work of the Swedish Institute of Standards. This involvement allowed us to monitor the evolution of requirements in real time, including those of the Blue Guide, published in February 2025 but already central to the interpretation of the texts.
As a result, we gained early and deep understanding of the expectations, which enabled us to organize a structured response well in advance.”
— Renaud HANUS, Group Technical Director, ACTIA
ACTIA’s Organizational Approach to the RED II Directive
He continues:
“We implemented a cross-functional governance structure within the ACTIA group, bringing together all relevant entities. A steering committee, led by our product, regulatory, and industrial experts, allowed us to:
- Monitor each affected project,
- Make strategic decisions (updates, buffer stock, etc.),
- Mobilize the necessary resources to meet deadlines.
In parallel, our teams developed a cybersecurity risk analysis tool compliant with RED II, which was even adopted by certain laboratories as an internal working reference.”
Concrete Technical Responses
In response to the RED II requirements, several approaches were implemented within ACTIA depending on the product. Each solution was tailored with clients to match their actual usage and industrial strategy.
Tailored Support for Clients
“Being ready also means making our clients ready,” explains Renaud HANUS.
ACTIA provides its partners with:
- Client guides to maintain the cybersecurity compliance of their applications,
- Regular discussions to assess adaptation needs, especially for the most critical product lines (telematics, VCI, remote metering, etc.).
This active collaboration today makes ACTIA a trusted partner in a time of unprecedented regulatory complexity.
RED II Directive: Rigor and Compliance, a deliberate choice by ACTIA
“ACTIA’s rigorous approach to the new regulatory requirements quickly made a difference. Some clients, faced with the complexity and constraints of this new regulation, saw ACTIA as a reliable partner capable of ensuring RED directive compliance.
This proactive and demanding stance now allows us to offer a real guarantee: working with ACTIA means assured product compliance, managed risk, and strong technical support. ACTIA has established itself as the right partner to achieve compliance, combining expertise, foresight, and high standards.”
— Renaud HANUSHe adds:
“Despite the pressure and especially tight deadlines, our R&D and industrial teams met the challenge.”
The products concerned include:
- Telematics units,
- Vehicle Communication Interfaces (VCI),
- ACTIA Energy remote metering equipment,
- Connected ECUs.
Renaud HANUS concludes:
“Today, RED II is no longer a deadline to prepare for it’s a concrete reality. At ACTIA, we tackled it with seriousness and rigor, staying true to our values of reliability, quality, and service. Our commitment is clear: to provide our clients with compliant, secure, and sustainable solutions in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.”
