Futurum recently published a report on the shift from public-cloud-centric strategies to modern private cloud platforms that balance operational agility with data sovereignty. While public cloud adoption historically drove agility, it has exposed critical shortcomings regarding control and jurisdictional immunity, particularly under European mandates like GDPR, DORA, and the EU AI Act. As Futurum reports, true digital sovereignty now requires more than just local data residency; it demands structural independence, reduced technological dependence on foreign entities, and the ability to mitigate risks like "kill switches" or export controls. This shift is further accelerated by the rise of AI, where enterprises prioritize sovereign inferencing to keep sensitive proprietary data within their own boundaries rather than using public APIs. As a result, organizations are pursuing cloud repatriation to avoid hyperscaler lock-in and unpredictable costs. Platforms like Broadcom’s VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) support this by offering a unified cloud operating model that enables high-velocity operations while fostering a local partner ecosystem.
Modern Private Cloud: Balancing Operational Agility with Data Sovereignty
