Schwarz Group Unveils European Sovereign Stack Standard

Key Takeaways
- 1New ES³ framework launched for evaluating cloud sovereignty
- 2Sets a maturity model across multiple digital dimensions
- 3Aims to enhance national digital autonomy against external dependencies
The Schwarz Group's IT division has introduced the European Sovereign Stack Standard (ES³) at the Hannover Messe, aiming to provide industries with a framework to assess the digital sovereignty of cloud services and IT systems. This new model is built upon the EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework (CSF) by the European Commission and incorporates measurable maturity levels through a comprehensive grading system and external audits.