Sovereign Cloud

The promise that European data stays within European borders is crumbling under scrutiny, revealing a fundamental shift in understanding digital sovereignty. Nearly 70% of European organisations now cite exposure of data to extra-territorial laws as a key concern in their current cloud environment, according to an independent study supported by Broadcom, Sovereign Cloud for Europe, […]

We’re witnessing a global awakening around data control, with Sovereign AI emerging as the centerpiece. Spurred by national security, economic stability, and growing distrust of centralized control, governments are demanding assurances that their data — and their citizens’ data — remains within borders, under local jurisdiction, and away from foreign influence. Sovereign AI is their […]

The rapid acceleration of AI has brought countless opportunities, yet at the same time, significant concerns have been raised around data privacy, security, and compliance. Many enterprises now find themselves at a crossroads: eager to harness AI’s transformative potential while simultaneously asserting tight and sovereign control over their core IP, data and assets. Data sovereignty […]

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 […]

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  AI Opportunities Action Plan, a set of recommendations for the UK government developed by tech entrepreneur Matt Clifford, and the government’s 50 point response together aim to establish the nation as a global AI superpower, leveraging advancements to drive economic growth, enhance public services, and foster innovation​. However, a critical question underpins this goal: […]

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 […]