Cloud sovereignty in Europe and beyond: a tipping point?

Cloud sovereignty in Europe and beyond: a tipping point?

Amid growing concern over hyperscaler control, how can European businesses build digital independence?

Alina Utrata - Starlink, the Cloud, and Corporate Dependency - Brave New Europe

US corporations control the critical digital infrastructure of not just the US but also many other countries, including in Europe. That level of corporate control puts democracy at risk. Dr Alina Utrata is a political theorist focusing on the politics of technology corporations and Silicon Valley. She is a Career Development Research Fellow at St John’s College, Oxford University and a fellow of the Rothermere American Institute. Cross-posted fr…

Europe’s Push for Cloud Sovereignty

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global technology, European nations are grappling with a pivotal question: How can they assert control over their digital futures amid dominance by U.S.-based cloud giants? The push for cloud sovereignty—ensuring data remains under local jurisdiction and protected from foreign access—has reached what many experts describe as a tipping point. This movement isn’t just about privacy; it’s a strategic imperative …

Cloud sovereignty in Europe and beyond: a tipping point? - WorldNL Magazine

Amid growing concern over hyperscaler control, how can European businesses build digital independence?

The EU is winning the data center race as hyperscalers lose ground

If Europe succeeds in this endeavor, it will be proof that it’s possible to enjoy global connectivity without the double-edged sword that is globalization.