AWS Unveils the European Sovereign Cloud to Strengthen Data Control within the EU

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS European Sovereign Cloud Introducing a cloud framework specifically engineered for Europe, this service aims to cater to the particular requirements of public sector clients and heavily regulated markets, guaranteeing rigorous adherence to data residency and operational mandates.

The AWS European Sovereign Cloud, distinct from the existing AWS Regions, maintains the same elevated standards of security, availability, and performance that the AWS brand is well-regarded for. With its inaugural region based in Germany, it presents European users with yet another option to effectively handle their data residency, operational independence, and resilience requirements. This launch reaffirms AWS’s dedication to delivering the most sophisticated sovereignty controls, privacy protections, and security capabilities available in the cloud landscape.

Control of operations and support for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud will be managed exclusively by AWS personnel residing in the EU. Clients with heightened data residency criteria will also have the ability to retain all metadata generated within the EU, including roles, permissions, resource designations, and configurations necessary for AWS operations. Additionally, it will come equipped with its own billing and usage monitoring systems.

European Entities Express Backing for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud

The introduction of AWS European Sovereign Cloud has received robust support from a range of organizations, AWS Partners, and regulatory bodies all across Europe. Notable supporters include the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI), the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, Finland’s Ministry of Finance, the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) in the Czech Republic, the National Cyber Security Directorate of Romania, in addition to major companies such as SAP, Dedalus, Deutsche Telekom, O2 Telefónica in Germany, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Raisin, Scalable Capital, de Volksbank, Telia Company, Accenture, AlmavivA, Deloitte, Eviden, Materna, and msg group.

Moreover, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud stands as evidence of AWS's unwavering commitment to adapting to the rising needs associated with cybersecurity, data privacy, data localization, and the principle of digital sovereignty across Europe. This initiative offers clients and partners an expanded array of options to attain the operational independence they seek without sacrificing the extensive suite of cloud services that AWS provides.

"For over a decade, we’ve collaborated with governmental and regulatory institutions throughout Europe to comprehend and respond to the changing demands related to cybersecurity, data privacy and localization, and recently, digital sovereignty,\" stated Max Peterson, the vice president of Sovereign Cloud at AWS.

"This new service will empower clients and partners throughout Europe to have more options to secure the operational independence they require without sacrificing access to the comprehensive and intricate cloud services that millions of users have come to rely on,\" he further explained.

This Cloud aims to fast-track the digital evolution in Europe, offering a secure, compliant, and robust cloud infrastructure. As the European Union intensifies its focus on data sovereignty and residency, AWS's offering is set to impact a wide array of sectors and public services across the continent. It will help organizations align with stringent regulatory obligations while delivering customers a reliable, secure, and sovereign cloud experience.

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