As Europe faces increasing pressure to define its own digital future, there’s a growing urgency to build a strong, independent cloud force that can stand as a viable alternative to U.S. hyperscalers. This isn’t just about infrastructure — it’s about data sovereignty, data protection, transparency, and ensuring that European innovation drives significant growth on the world stage.
“With American hyperscalers, the infrastructure might look technically sovereign, but ownership still matters — it’s a company. For highly regulated businesses like ours serving customers that are critical to the society, data autonomy and location are essential. Political and commercial shifts can change the game overnight, so we need transparency, predictability, and a more controlled way to run our services.”
– Jussi Jääskeläinen, Chief Architect ICT Products at Telia
