The Importance of Data Sovereignty – Insights from the Bitkom Cloud Report 2024

The Bitkom Cloud Sovereignty Study 2024 offers in-depth insights into current trends and challenges in cloud computing. One of the central findings is that data sovereignty is of paramount importance to German organisations. More than half of the organisations surveyed emphasise the need to retain full control over their data with a European cloud provider, particularly in light of the growing threat of cyberattacks and strict regulatory requirements such as the GDPR. For 99%, trust in IT security, data protection & compliance is a decisive factor, and 64% likewise fear unauthorised access to their sensitive data.

As an Advanced Partner of OVHcloud, we can offer our customers a future-proof cloud infrastructure that meets the highest standards of data sovereignty and security.

OVHcloud has established itself as a leading European provider of cloud solutions that not only meets high security standards but also complies with European data protection regulations. With its innovative and sustainable solutions, it offers a comprehensive range that meets all the requirements of the organisations surveyed.

The Bitkom study confirms that performance and stability are important for 97% of respondents. OVHcloud's investment in modern infrastructures and technologies, such as the latest server generation and redundant systems, effectively supports these requirements.

OVHcloud offers powerful and stable cloud infrastructures that ensure high availability and low latency. The data centres are equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and use redundant networks and power supply systems to minimise downtime. This means organisations can be confident that their applications and services are available at all times. Details on the redundant networks and power supply systems that contribute to the stability of the services are available at the following link: OVHcloud's global infrastructure

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OVHcloud offers "open interoperability and a commitment to an open ecosystem in which users retain control over technologies and platforms." it supports a wide range of standards and protocols that promote interoperability between different systems and platforms. "the entire public cloud offering is based on the OpenStack platform and is therefore compatible with all OpenStack tools, scripts and practices." this makes it easier to integrate OVHcloud services into existing IT infrastructures and enables smooth data exchange between different applications.

The Bitkom study confirms that the cloud provider's location matters to 98% of respondents when choosing a provider, with an EU country being preferred. Choosing a location within the EU is a decisive factor for 59% of companies. OVHcloud operates several data centres in Germany and other European countries. This ensures data is stored and processed within the EU, meeting the requirements of European data protection law and strengthening data sovereignty.

The Bitkom report finds that a European country of origin for the cloud provider is relevant for 59% when making a selection. OVHcloud is headquartered in France and is therefore subject to strict European data protection and security regulations. This gives companies confidence that their data is processed within a legal framework that meets high protection standards.

OVHcloud has set itself high security principles and checks with every action whether it can be reconciled with these principles, adapting its plans where necessary.

For example, despite the goal of global operations and pressure from hyperscalers, to avoid the CLOUD Act

• The subsidiary and servers in America were separated from the servers in Europe

• Technical support for “Follow-The-Sun Support” was relocated from America to Canada.

• Integration of large database providers is forgone where licence validation must be carried out in America.

• The option of purely European technical support was optionally created.

You can read more details on this here: Securing data sovereignty: OVHcloud helps European companies

The report confirms that 50% of companies benefit from using innovations. OVHcloud continuously invests in research and development to give its customers access to the latest technological solutions (innovations). This includes integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT and other forward-looking technologies that help companies stay innovative and competitive.

We have recognised that choosing the right cloud provider is of critical importance. Our partnership with OVHcloud enables us to offer our clients a cloud platform that is not only secure and compliant, but also tailored to specific needs.

• Every industry has its own requirements, and OVHcloud offers a flexible infrastructure that enables us to develop specific solutions for our clients. This is particularly important in heavily regulated industries such as healthcare and financial services.

• The ability to respond quickly to market changes is essential for modern businesses. OVHcloud offers scalable solutions that enable our clients to expand or reduce their resources as needed.

• With OVHcloud, we can help our clients optimise IT costs by paying only for the resources actually used. This is particularly important for companies that need to manage their budgets efficiently.

The Bitkom study makes it clear that cloud computing is an integral part of digital transformation and that data sovereignty plays a central role in this. Companies that rely on solutions such as OVHcloud are well positioned to meet the growing demands for security, efficiency and innovation.

We are proud to be an Advanced Partner of OVHcloud, enabling us to offer our clients the best solutions that meet the highest standards of security, efficiency and innovation. The findings of the Bitkom study confirm our conviction that data sovereignty and close collaboration with leading cloud providers such as OVHcloud are crucial to our clients' success. Together, we can fully meet our clients' requirements and needs and help them shape their digital future successfully.

Through our partnership with OVHcloud, we ensure that our clients not only benefit from the latest technology, but also retain full control over their data and meet the highest security standards. We are convinced that this is the key to a successful and sustainable digital transformation.

Should you have any questions, reach out to us directly.