European Data Sovereignty
Meet sovereignty requirements with a European & ISO27001-certified cloud provider.
Ensure European data remains in Europe, without compromising modern cloud-native tooling.
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Discover Cloudscapes
Cloudscapes is UpCloud’s podcast created for those building, scaling, and navigating the cloud with purpose.
In each episode, we chat with cloud experts, partners, and customers about real challenges, trends, and decisions – from data sovereignty to cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, security, startup scaling, and much more. Straightforward, insightful, and grounded – this is your space for smarter cloud conversations.
Scaling Smart
Hailey HR on Agility, Compliance & European Cloud
Dive into the challenges and opportunities of building HR software in a region defined by strict regulations and high expectations for data protection. From navigating GDPR to making intentional choices about cloud infrastructure, Hailey HR shares how they’re using European cloud solutions to keep sensitive data secure while supporting rapid growth. With transparency, trust, and data sovereignty top of mind, this conversation highlights how smart infrastructure decisions can support innovation without compromising compliance.
Securing Healthcare Data
Cloud, Compliance and the European Advantage with Oiva Health
We explore the legal and ethical implications of handling sensitive health data, especially within the European regulatory landscape, and why storing that data outside of the EU poses serious risks. Johannes offers a deep dive into Oiva Health’s cloud strategy, touching on infrastructure choices, compliance challenges, and what it takes to scale a healthcare operation securely while balancing agility with governance.
Hidden Champion to Cloud Leader
CEO Arno Schäfer on UpCloud’s Vision
UpCloud CEO, Arno, shares what convinced him to take on the role at UpCloud, the surprising strengths he discovered within the team and product, and why he believes the European cloud industry is at a pivotal moment. From tackling the challenge of visibility as a “hidden champion,” to seizing the opportunity of data sovereignty and compliance in a shifting geopolitical landscape, Arno reflects on both the opportunities and responsibilities facing European providers today.
Embrace European Data Sovereignty
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Equinix
HE6 is a premium Equinix International Business Exchange™ (IBX) with a flexible design infrastructure. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure that HE6 meets every standard for security, resilience, quality and environmental management.
Certifications
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Telia
Telia Helsinki Data Center is the largest open data center in the Nordics, and it provides secure services for both Finnish and international companies and organizations. In addition to Telia’s own connections, this carrier-neutral data center provides access to all major providers and local internet exchanges.
Certifications
- ISO 9001 Quality management
- ISO 14001 Environmental management
- ISO 22301 Security and resilience
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- ISO 50001 Energy management
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Available since
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Equinix
SK2 is strategically located in Stockholm, a global center of engineering, technology and innovation, and hosts one of Europe’s most exciting start-up scenes.
Certifications
- ISO 9001 Quality management
- ISO 14001 Environmental management
- ISO 22301 Security and resilience
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- ISO 50001 Energy management
- SOC 1 Type II Internal controls related to financial reporting
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
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Energy source
100% hydroelectric power
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EUROPE-1, 2 & 3 - Managed Kubernetes
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Available since
11/2023
Digital Realty
The Netherlands boasts one of the most important connection points regarding European network infrastructure. NL-AMS1 is a top-quality, secure European data center with low-latency connectivity to key European markets.
Certifications
- ISO 22301 Security and resilience
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- SOC 1 Type II Internal controls related to financial reporting
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
- PCI-DSS Information security
Energy source
100% renewable energy
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EUROPE-1, 2 & 3 - Managed Kubernetes
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- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
3/2017
Equinix
Warsaw is one of East-Central Europe’s key economic hubs, with connectivity in Poland linking western and eastern Europe. The IBX® WA3, opened in Q1 2020, offers state-of-the-art colocation, as well as a host of advanced interconnection services.
Certifications
- ISO 27001 Information security management
Energy source
100% renewable energy
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EUROPE-1, 2 & 3 - Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Databases
- Managed Load Balancer
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- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
11/2020
Digital Realty
Digital Realty is one of the largest data center operators with multiple facilities in Frankfurt. DE-FRA1 lies at the connection points to multiple transit providers and DE-CIX.
Certifications
- ISO 9001 Quality management
- ISO 14001 Environmental management
- ISO 22301 Security and resilience
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- ISO 50001 Energy management
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
- PCI-DSS Information security
Energy source
100% renewable energy
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- Block Storages
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- Managed Object Storage
EUROPE-1, 2 & 3 - Managed Kubernetes
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- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
7/2015
Verne
The data center features a Carrier-neutral data center with 10+ diverse entry points for complete connectivity, total security and maximum power. Offering industry-leading resilience in central London, Verne’s clients benefit from two separate 33kV supplies via two independent grid substations.
Certifications
- ISO 9001 Quality management
- ISO 14001 Environmental management
- ISO 14644-8 Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- PCI-DSS Information security
- OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- PAS 99 Integrated Management Systems
Energy source
100% renewable energy
Available products
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- Block Storages
- Private Cloud
- Managed Object Storage
EUROPE-1, 2 & 3 - Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Databases
- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
8/2012
Digital Realty
Digital Reality’s modern network-neutral data center campus offers the best connectivity in Spain.
Certifications
- ISO 9001 Quality management
- ISO 14001 Environmental management
- ISO 22301 Security and resilience
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- ISO 50001 Energy management
- ISO 20000 IT Service Management
- ENS National Security Framework
- PCI-DSS Information security
- SOC 1 Type II Internal controls related to financial reporting
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
Energy source
100% renewable energy
Available products
- Cloud Servers
- Block Storages
- Private Cloud
- Managed Object Storage
EUROPE-1, 2 & 3 - Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Databases
- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
10/2020
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