Mikael Storbjörk
Partner Manager, UpCloud
May 13, 2025 UTC
UpCloud Connect: Shaping Europe’s Cloud Future
UpCloud Connect is now available on-demand!
Recap on the conversations from the event and hear from our strategic partners – Elastisys and Pionative, and customers – Telia and TAGGRS.
In May we had the pleasure of hosting business leaders in our Helsinki Office to explore the future of European Cloud against the backdrop of the complex geopolitical landscape.
This event brought together those navigating said complexities, striving to scale and grow securely. It was an afternoon of connection and discussion with lots learned from others transversing the same choppy waters.
On the day we dove into the power of collaborative partnerships and secure, European cloud solutions together with UpCloud strategic partners – Elastisys and Pionative, and customers – Telia and TAGGRS.
In case you missed it, you can now catch both panels on-demand now!
Check out the highlights!
Key takehomes
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Digital Sovereignty
There is an urgent need to develop a robust, independent European cloud to ensure digital sovereignty, data protection, and foster local innovation, offering an alternative to U.S. hyperscalers.
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Cloud Act Concerns
European businesses prioritize data autonomy and compliance, with many, especially in regulated sectors, viewing a move to European cloud providers as essential due to concerns like the U.S. Cloud Act.
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Kubernetes
European cloud solutions demonstrate strong scalability and reliability, capable of handling significant workloads, as evidenced by experiences with services like UpCloud Kubernetes Service.
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Multicloud Strategy
Multicloud strategies, particularly those with a European focus, are gaining momentum, offering businesses flexibility, control, and future-proofing in response to geopolitical considerations.
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Strategic Partnerships
Strategic partnerships among European companies are crucial for delivering enhanced cloud capabilities and ensuring compliance with national and regional data sovereignty regulations and frameworks.
Meet our speakers
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Jussi Jääskeläinen
Chief Architect & Head of Solution Architecture, Telia
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Simon Ekman
VP of Sales, Elastisys
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Pieter van der Giessen
Founder, Pionative
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Niels Olivier
CEO, TAGGRS
Watch On-Demand now
Both panels are now available to watch on-demand! Catch up on all things European Cloud and join the conversation!