EU Selects French Providers for Sovereign Cloud Initiative
Key Takeaways
- 1EU selects four consortiums for €180M sovereign cloud contract.
- 2New framework ensures high-level security and reduced foreign dependency.
- 3Increases EU's control over cloud services and data sovereignty.
The European Commission has finalized its selection of four providers for a sovereign cloud initiative valued at approximately €180 million, which will span six years. The chosen consortiums include CleverCloud, OVHcloud, and StackIT, among others, aiming to equip European institutions with cloud services that meet specific sovereignty requirements. These services were selected following a recent tender aimed at reducing reliance on non-European technology providers, ensuring enhanced security and compliance under EU laws.