Europe’s Sovereign Cloud Crossroads: Competitiveness vs Control
As the race to advance digital economies gathers pace, European leaders face a dilemma: How to promote domestic cloud competition that reduces dependence on external providers, while ensuring European security and control over data. This was the central focus of many conversations last week, when over 500 of Europe’s leading voices on sovereign cloud met […]
How Arvato Systems Used VMware Cloud Foundation to Deliver a Sovereign Cloud Solution for kubus IT
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 […]
Broadcom’s Sovereign Cloud Momentum Continues
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 […]
Sovereign Cloud Market Surges Despite Divided Industry Definitions, Broadcom Research Finds
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 […]
Three key steps on your sovereign cloud journey
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 […]
As Sovereign Cloud Gains Momentum, Broadcom Outlines Opportunities for Cloud Service Providers in Forthcoming Report
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 […]
3 Keys to Defining Data Sovereignty: Security, Privacy, and Portability
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 […]
VMware Cloud Foundation Delivers a Private Cloud Platform to Accelerate Customers’ AI, Sovereignty and Security Outcomes
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 […]
Bringing More Value and Options to the VMware Cloud Foundation Portfolio
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 […]
Cloud Operating Models – Critical to the Private Cloud Approach
Coming out of Explore Las Vegas 2024, it’s clear that our top CIOs and CTOs want the economics of running their cloud environments to improve. Finance is the language of business today and with that comes the sharpening of pencils to understand the cost, complexity and controls associated with operating in a variety of cloud […]
Embracing Sovereignty in the Cloud: Opportunities for Europe’s Digital Future
The realm of technology is advancing rapidly, and at the core of this transformation is cloud computing, reshaping the way industries operate and innovate. The European Union and many of its member states have placed a pronounced emphasis on cloud sovereignty, with an increasing focus on ESG principles, control over potentially disruptive technologies, and corporate […]