{"id":34,"date":"2025-12-15T09:49:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T07:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/us\/2025\/12\/15\/driving-cloud-sovereignty-europe-upcloud-sigma-join-forces\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T07:49:36","slug":"driving-cloud-sovereignty-europe-upcloud-sigma-join-forces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/blog\/driving-cloud-sovereignty-europe-upcloud-sigma-join-forces\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Cloud Sovereignty in Europe, UpCloud and Sigma Software Join Forces\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re pleased to announce a new partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/sigma.software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sigma Software<\/a>, a long-established technology consultancy with deep expertise in digital transformation, cloud engineering and regulated-industry solutions. Together, we\u2019re strengthening the foundation for a more sovereign, secure and resilient European cloud ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data sovereignty, compliance and operational independence continue to shape how European organizations plan their cloud strategies. This partnership brings together Sigma Software\u2019s capabilities in complex solution delivery with UpCloud\u2019s European-built, Finnish-owned <a href=\"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/solutions\/european-cloud\/\">sovereign cloud platform<\/a>, giving businesses a modern, compliant and high-performance foundation for their digital services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enabling secure and scalable cloud adoption<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the partnership, Sigma Software\u2019s clients gain access to UpCloud\u2019s cloud infrastructure, engineered for consistent performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. With data centers across Europe and additional regions worldwide, UpCloud offers cloud-native services on proprietary-built infrastructure, designed from the ground up with <a href=\"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/compliance-and-security\/\">security<\/a> and sovereignty in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combined with Sigma Software\u2019s experience delivering cloud and DevOps solutions in highly regulated sectors, the collaboration enables organizations to modernize their IT environments while remaining fully aligned with European legal and data governance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to announce our partnership with Sigma Software, a company that truly shares our vision for a European, sovereign cloud. Together with Sigma Software\u2019s DevOps and Cloud Competence Center, we can deliver secure, resilient cloud environments that meet both business and regulatory requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arno Sch\u00e4fer, CEO at UpCloud<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sigma Software echoes this commitment to building long-term, sustainable cloud strategies for its customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPartnering with UpCloud allows us to deliver cloud solutions that meet the highest standards of compliance and performance. This is a natural step in our strategy to support clients with sovereign, scalable environments that foster innovation and resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anatoliy Kochetov, COO at Sigma Software<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A partnership already creating value<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration has already demonstrated tangible benefits for Sigma Software\u2019s customers. One recent example is <a href=\"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/blog\/inkufy-upcloud-power-fair-workplaces-secure-european-cloud\/\">Inkufy<\/a>, a Swedish company delivering workforce management solutions for public authorities and private organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inkufy\u2019s new application handles sensitive operational data, including contract information and service providers\u2019 personal details. To meet the project\u2019s security and compliance expectations, Sigma Software designed a cloud architecture built on UpCloud, ensuring full alignment with EU data governance standards while providing the scalability needed for future growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sigma Software and UpCloud continues to work closely with Inkufy, adding new functionality and preparing the application for its upcoming market launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advancing a more sovereign digital Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UpCloud remains committed to strengthening Europe\u2019s digital autonomy by enabling organizations to operate on secure and independently controlled <a href=\"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/products\/cloud-servers\/\">cloud infrastructure<\/a>. Our partnership with Sigma Software expands this mission and empowers more European businesses to move confidently to the cloud, without compromising on performance or sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to working together to support organizations across industries as they modernize critical systems, adopt cloud-native technologies, and navigate increasingly complex compliance landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See what UpCloud and Sigma Software can do for your infrastructure. <a href=\"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/contact\/#form\">Get in touch<\/a> with our team today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Sigma Software<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sigma.software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sigma Software<\/strong><\/a> is a global technology consultancy delivering high-quality software development, cloud engineering, and digital transformation services. With more than 2,000 specialists across Europe, North America, and APAC, the company supports enterprises, public organizations, and fast-growing startups in building secure, scalable, and compliant digital solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sigma Software has extensive experience in regulated sectors, including GovTech, defense, BFSI, and healthcare, and holds certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO\/IEC 27001, and ISO 13485, along with JOSCAR accreditation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re pleased to announce a new partnership with Sigma Software, a long-established technology consultancy with deep expertise in digital transformation, cloud engineering and regulated-industry solutions. 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