Data sovereignty

SAP Sapphire Madrid: Autonomous Enterprise Pitch Meets Europe’s AI Control Test

At SAP Sapphire Madrid, the company introduced the Autonomous Enterprise as the next evolution in ERP, focusing on AI-driven solutions tailored for European markets, emphasizing sovereignty and regulatory compliance in data handling and operational control.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

The Impact of the Sovereignty Gap in Enterprise Architecture

Recent power outages and data center disruptions have challenged the assumption that cloud infrastructure is resilient, highlighting the necessity for enterprises to develop data sovereignty.

Analytics and AI

Sovereign AI Gains Ground in Asia as Control, Compliance, Infrastructure Collide

Sovereign AI is gaining traction in Asia as governments, like India and Singapore, prioritize local control over AI infrastructure and data governance, prompting enterprises to adapt their systems and strategies to comply with varying regulations and infrastructure conditions across the region.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

SAP Targets Regulated ERP Workloads with Sovereign Cloud Launch in France

SAP’s sovereign cloud launch in France with Bleu reflects a broader shift in Europe, where ERP and cloud strategies are increasingly shaped by regulatory requirements, data sovereignty, and compliance mandates.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

SAP Business Data Cloud Expands to Azure Switzerland with EU Access Controls

SAP is preparing to launch its Business Data Cloud platform on Microsoft Azure infrastructure in Switzerland in the coming weeks, introducing a deployment designed to meet European data residency and governance requirements. The rollout includes “EU Access” availability, meaning data...

Analytics and AI

Data Sovereignty, Latency, Trust: Why ERP AI Cannot Live in the Public Cloud Alone

As AI integrates into ERP workflows, the need for robust governance, data residency, and operational control is rising, leading organizations to seek infrastructure strategies that ensure consistency and reliability in the face of regulatory demands.

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Human Capital Management

Workday to Invest CAD $1 Billion in Canada as Demand Grows for Compliant, AI-Enabled ERP

Workday plans a CAD $1 billion investment in Canada to expand talent, operations, and customer support as demand grows for compliant, AI-enabled ERP software.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Europe’s ERP Vendors Are Gaining Ground Alongside Oracle, Microsoft

European ERP vendors like SAP, Unit4, Odoo, AFAS, and Exact are emerging as viable alternatives to US giants by aligning with regional regulatory, data protection, and localization needs, particularly for organizations prioritizing compliance and sovereignty.

Analytics and AI

AWS Enters the AI Factory Race, Raising Stakes for Cloud-Data Sovereignty, Enterprise Architecture

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching on-premises AI factories that integrate advanced hardware and managed service offerings into customer data centers, enabling organizations to develop and deploy AI applications while addressing data sovereignty concerns and enhancing their existing ERP systems.

Analytics and AI

NATO Taps Google Cloud for AI-Ready Sovereign Infrastructure

NATO has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its digital modernization through a multimillion-dollar commitment to an air-gapped sovereign cloud environment, improving data governance and enabling AI-driven workloads while maintaining strict security and operational control.

Implementing Cloud ERP: Codestone’s Six-Phase Approach

Cloud Platform and Technology

Defence Holdings and Oracle Forge New AI Framework for Global Defense

Defence Holdings PLC has partnered with Oracle to provide sovereign AI solutions for global defense, integrating its technologies with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to enhance national security capabilities while ensuring data sovereignty and scalability.

Enterprise Architecture

The U.S. Cash Exodus: Why Your Mission-Critical Systems Aren’t Ready for Tomorrow’s Digital Economy

As cash usage declines in the U.S., the digital payment market is set to grow significantly, highlighting that many companies remain ill-prepared for this transition due to outdated infrastructures and regulatory complexities, underscoring the urgent need for strategic modernization in order to remain competitive.

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Data and Data Management

Data security in the cloud: Why it’s important and where to start

In today's digital landscape, organizations must prioritize cloud data security by implementing effective policies and tools that balance protection of sensitive information with employee productivity, addressing risks such as shadow IT, insider threats, and accidental exposure.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Why the data sovereignty push will require complexity and cost controls

Data sovereignty has gone viral. Businesses recognize the need to address it, with 41 percent of them claiming data compliance and security as a top barrier to achieving expected cloud value. Here's what you need to know.