Public authorities must protect citizens’ data and reliably meet legal requirements.
Cloud sovereignty
Using the cloud – retaining control
Cloud technologies enable innovation, scalability and rapid development. At the same time, many organisations face the challenge of ensuring data sovereignty, compliance and strategic control.
Cloud sovereignty combines both: the benefits of modern cloud technologies with control over data, infrastructure and processes.
Together with our partners, we support organisations in developing and implementing sovereign cloud strategies.
What Cloud Sovereignty Means
Cloud sovereignty describes the ability of organisations to retain control over their data, systems and applications, even when using cloud technologies.
This does not mean avoiding the cloud altogether. Instead, organisations use the cloud in a deliberate, strategic and controlled manner.
Key aspects include:
Why cloud sovereignty matters today
Many organisations are already using cloud technologies or planning their cloud transformation. At the same time, demands for data protection, security and digital independence are increasing.
Cloud sovereignty helps organisations to:
Meet regulatory requirements
Legislation such as the GDPR requires clear control over data and its processing.
Protect sensitive data
Companies and public authorities frequently process business-critical or personal data.
Avoid strategic dependencies
Over-reliance on individual cloud providers can limit flexibility and the ability to innovate.
Strengthen digital resilience
Sovereign cloud strategies make IT systems more stable and transparent in the long term
Who cloud sovereignty is particularly relevant for
Cloud sovereignty is particularly important for organisations that handle sensitive data or must comply with regulatory requirements.
Public administration
Critical infrastructure
Organisations in sectors such as energy, transport and healthcare operate systems of high social importance.
Industry and medium-sized businesses
Companies must protect their intellectual property, production data and business processes.
Implementing cloud sovereignty strategically
Building sovereign cloud solutions requires a well-thought-out cloud strategy and appropriate architecture.
This includes, amongst other things:
- multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies
- clear data and security concepts
- transparent governance structures
- open and interoperable platforms
We support organisations in developing cloud strategies, designing architectures and securely integrating existing systems into sovereign cloud environments.
Our partners for cloud sovereignty
Together with leading cloud providers, we enable organisations to implement innovative yet sovereign cloud solutions.
AWS European Sovereign Cloud (AWS ESC)
The AWS European Sovereign Cloudoffers organisations in Europe access to AWS technologies under specific requirements regarding data sovereignty, compliance and control.
The platform is aimed in particular at organisations in the public sector and regulated industries.
STACKIT
STACKIT, the Schwarz Group’s cloud provider, offers a European cloud platform with a focus on digital sovereignty, data protection and compliance.
Organisations can operate their cloud infrastructure within Europe, thereby meeting high regulatory requirements.
Scaleway
Scaleway is a French cloud provider focusing on open cloud architectures, transparency and control over data and infrastructure.
The platform enables flexible cloud solutions for organisations that value European cloud infrastructure.
Achieve cloud sovereignty with us
Cloud sovereignty is not a single technology, but a strategic choice for modern IT infrastructures.
We support our clients in:
- developing a suitable cloud strategy
- building sovereign cloud architectures
- selecting appropriate platforms
- securely integrating cloud solutions
Together, we create cloud solutions that enable innovation whilst ensuring control, security and compliance
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