sovereign cloud

Cognizant and Domyn have formed a strategic partnership to offer sovereign AI solutions tailored for regulated enterprises in EMEA, enabling secure AI deployment while ensuring data control and compliance with European regulations.

As demand for infrastructure grows due to AI, cloud and space companies are investigating orbital data centers as a solution to terrestrial constraints like land and energy shortages, with initiatives from companies like SpaceX and Google, although challenges remain regarding optimal workloads and economic viability.

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.

As concerns about data sovereignty grow across Europe, many cloud providers now promote “sovereign cloud” solutions. But legal jurisdiction, technology dependencies, and supply-chain relationships can complicate these claims. This article explores the emerging phenomenon of sovereignty washing and explains how organizations can evaluate whether cloud services truly meet sovereignty requirements.

Oracle's deployments at e& and Avis Budget Group demonstrate its Fusion AI Data Platform and Fusion Cloud ERP/EPM as key drivers for integrating AI, analytics, and cloud infrastructure in HR analytics and finance automation, respectively, emphasizing the shift from traditional analytics to embedded AI in core workflows.

BT has launched a new sovereign platform designed to enhance UK control over AI and cloud workloads, providing a secure domestic environment for data residency and compliance, in alignment with national strategies while preparing for future sovereign services.

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.

Legislation is catching up in the cloud race, as Mueller discusses how to keep your sovereign cloud safe from outside forces.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure plans to launch sovereign cloud regions in Germany and Spain in 2023 to better serve EU customers, ensuring compliance with local regulations while hosting sensitive data and applications operated by EU residents.