Sovereign Cloud

Across Europe, the Middle East, and select regions in Asia Pacific, organizations are increasingly prioritizing “sovereign cloud” solutions to gain greater control and independence over their IT infrastructure and data. ​ This shift is driven by heightened German vertical data privacy regulations (like BDSG to the E-Health Act and Social Code/SGB), concerns about reliance on […]

The global race for technology innovation shows no signs of slowing – but the conversations that fuel the race have changed.  A distinctive common narrative has emerged among our customer CIOs and CTOs, as well as our partners:  How do you balance complex cloud demands – technical, legal, commercial and regulatory – that can slow […]

February 18th, 2025: Broadcom Inc., today, reveals new research on the state of sovereign cloud in Europe from Johan David Michels of Queen Mary University of London. Michels’ report, titled ‘Sovereign Cloud for Europe’ and produced with support from Broadcom, unpacks growing opportunities for European Cloud Service Providers. With the new government in the European […]

The global race for AI innovation, fueled by decades of unprecedented global connectivity and data flow, has driven the development of cloud computing and technological progress. However, the focus of boardroom conversations is shifting from data availability to data confidentiality and sovereignty. As AI and other data-intensive technologies become crucial to national security and economic […]

Wednesday 6th November: Europe is making progress towards establishing sovereign cloud services, but there is work to be done if it is to be successful. This is according to a forthcoming report between Broadcom and Johan David Michels of the Cloud Legal Project at Queen Mary University of London. Due to be released later this […]

Data sovereignty has emerged as a critical concern for businesses and governments, particularly in Europe and Asia. With increasing data privacy and security regulations, geopolitical factors, and customer demands for transparency, customers are seeking to maintain control over their data and ensure compliance with national or regional laws. However, defining and achieving data sovereignty goes […]

Broadcom Unveils New and Expanded VMware Cloud Foundation Advanced Services, Ecosystem Partnerships and Private Cloud Modernization Program BARCELONA—VMware Explore 2024–November 5, 2024—Adoption of artificial intelligence, national digital sovereignty, and maintaining cyber resilience in times of uncertainty are paramount to today’s digital-first organization. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is helping customers address these critical business outcomes through […]

Earlier this year, I offered up the point of view that change is never easy. And as we approach the one year anniversary of VMware joining Broadcom, some of the biggest changes appear to be paying off. We are leaner, more focused, have strong execution, and are delivering against our innovation roadmap. We’re also seeing […]

In the wake of the European Union’s adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), companies of all sizes are facing a new era of accountability. The directive, which came into force in May 2024, sets a precedent for corporate responsibility, mandating large companies to conduct thorough due diligence across their supply chains and […]

What elements are essential for digital sovereignty? IDC Guest Post Data privacy continues to be a major concern in Europe, and the continent is therefore in the vanguard of the sovereign cloud market.  Add to this the growing concerns about AI, which is now at the top of the agenda for many organizations. When IDC […]