Built for sovereignty
In-house engineered modern cloud platform – deploy however and wherever you want.
Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure for Defense and Security
Ensure total digital autonomy and superior performance with Sovereign Cloud solutions built to meet the most stringent European data residency requirements.
- Secure your data within the EU.
- Deploy on infrastructure immune to non-European jurisdiction.
- Engineered for: Defense, government, and highly regulated industries.
European & ISO27001-certified cloud provider
Jukka, CIO & CISO
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Certified security & compliance
Audited and certified to comply with ISO 27001 and CISPE Code of Conduct. We enable our customers to meet the regulatory requirements of Europe, while not compromising on performance or tooling.
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Sovereign & European
Founded and registered in Finland, UpCloud is proudly under European ownership. UpCloud is outside the reach of U.S. jurisdictions, allowing our customers to achieve true European sovereignty.
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Sovereign-by-design
In-house engineered and operated, UpCloud is built for the most privacy and security oriented organizations in the world. End-to-end control minimises third-party risk and allows us to build with and for our customers.
Key Solutions & benefits
Uncompromised performance and privacy
Leverage the full potential of dedicated AMD EPYC Turin hardware and NVIDIA GPUs in an environment that is physically isolated for your exclusive use. Your data, models, and infrastructure remain yours, shielded from external threats and compliant with GDPR.
Dedicated NVIDIA GPUs: Guaranteed, consistent performance for AI/ML, LLM inference, and 3D rendering without shared hardware.
Physically isolated hardware: Your entire cloud runs on dedicated hosts, ensuring your data is secure and isolated.
MaxIOPS Block Storage: Industry-leading storage performance for your most demanding workloads.
Total control in your environment
Get started on your AI and ML projects. You maintain full control over your infrastructure, from the hardware to your data, all while benefiting from our managed environment.
Full Infrastructure control: You are in complete command of your private cloud environment.
European Data sovereignty: Hosted in Finland, your data is protected by strong EU data privacy laws.
Predictable, sustainable, and scalable
Build your AI infrastructure on a foundation of financial predictability. With our Private Cloud GPU solution, you get dedicated NVIDIA Data Centre GPUs and compute hosts for a fixed monthly price, eliminating surprise costs and allowing for clear budget forecasting.
Predictable monthly pricing: Secure your dedicated hardware, including GPUs, for a flat monthly fee, ensuring your budget is always under control.
100% renewable energy: Run your most demanding tasks sustainably.
Seamless migration: Enjoy a 2-month free migration period to make your transition smooth and cost-effective.
Zero Egress fees
The true cost of a cloud platform often lies in hidden fees, and data transfer charges are the most notorious. At UpCloud, we believe your data belongs to you. Move terabytes of training data, large language models, and finished renderings in and out of your Private Cloud GPU environment as needed, without ever paying egress fees.
Zero Egress fees: All data transfer out is free, giving you the freedom to move your data wherever it needs to go.
True cost predictability: Eliminate the risk of surprise data transfer bills, reinforcing a transparent and predictable monthly cost.
Freedom for large datasets: Ideal for AI/ML and HPC workloads that require frequent movement of large datasets, without financial penalty.
15 data Centers in 12 countries
10 data centers in Europe
NO-SVG1
Stavanger, Norway
DK-CPH1
Copenhagen, Denmark
SE-STO1
Stockholm, Sweden
US-SJO1
San Jose, USA
US-NYC1
New York, USA
US-CHI1
Chicago, USA
UK-LON1
London, UK
SG-SIN1
Singapore, Singapore
PL-WAW1
Warsaw, Poland
NL-AMS1
Amsterdam, Netherlands
ES-MAD1
Madrid, Spain
DE-FRA1
Frankfurt, Germany
AU-SYD1
Sydney, Australia
Detailed Data Centre Information
Equinix
Equinix’s flagship data center belongs to the most networked data center campus in Sydney. With 9,220 cabinets when fully built, it’s the largest Equinix data center in Australia.
Certifications
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- SOC 1 Type II Internal controls related to financial reporting
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Energy source
Mixed energy source
Available products
- Cloud Servers
- Block Storages
- Private Cloud
- Managed Object Storage
APAC-1 - Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Databases
- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
03/2021
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
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
7/2015
Digital Realty
CPH3 provides direct cloud access via diverse carrier connectivity, enterprise-grade infrastructure, 100% renewable energy, and proximity to major fiber routes.
Certifications
- 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
- EU Code of Conduct
Energy source
100% renewable energy
Available products
- Cloud Servers
- Block Storages
- Private Cloud
- Managed Object Storage
EUROPE-1, 2 & 3 - Managed Databases
- Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
12/2025
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
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
- ISO 9001 Quality management
- ISO 14001 Environmental management
- ISO 22301 Security and resilience
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- ISO 50001 Energy 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% hydroelectric power
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
5/2011
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
- OHSAS 18001 Occupational health and safety
- LEED Leadership in energy and environmental design
- CEEDA – Certified energy efficient datacenter
- Katakri 2020 TL IV / TL III, F&T
- FSC, Facility secure clearance
Energy source
100% renewable energy, mainly hydropower
Available products
- Cloud Servers
- GPU Servers
- Block Storage
- File Storage
- 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
1/2018
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
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
3/2017
Green Mountain
SVG-Rennesøy is a unique Tier III certified mountain hall data center in a former high-security NATO ammunition storage facility.
Certifications
- ISO 9001Quality management
- ISO 14001 Environmental management
- ISO/IEC 27001 Information security management
- ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management
- ISO 50001 Energy management
- Green Mountain Code of Conduct
Energy source
100% renewable hydropower
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
01/2026
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
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
11/2020
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
- PCI-DSS Information security
- EU Code of Conduct
- Cyber Essentials
- Climate Neutral Data Center Pact
- HDS
Energy source
100% hydroelectric power
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
11/2023
Equinix
Singapore plays a critical role as Asia’s digital capital with diverse connectivity to other markets within Asia-Pacific. The SG-SIN1 data center is situated in a central part of the city, serving as a strategic location for expansion.
Certifications
- SOC 1 Type II Internal controls related to financial reporting
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- ISO 22301 Security and resilience
- OSPAR Outsourced Service Provider’s Audit Report
- PCI DSS Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
- SS 564 Green Data Center
- TVRA Threat Vulnerability Risk Assessment
Energy source
100% renewable energy
Available products
- Cloud Servers
- Block Storages
- Private Cloud
- Managed Object Storage
APAC-1 - Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Databases
- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
2/2017
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
- 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
8/2012
CoreSite
CoreSite’s Chicago facility is located right next to the Chicago Board of Trade and thus serves customers from one of the largest financial districts in the world. CoreSite’s Chicago facility is SSAE 16 Type 2 compliant, meaning it can be used by customers in highly regulated industries.
Certifications
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- PCI-DSS Information security
- SOC 1 Type II Internal controls related to financial reporting
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
- HIPAA
- NIST 800-53
Energy source
Mixed energy resources
Available products
- Cloud Servers
- Block Storages
- Private Cloud
- Managed Object Storage
US-1 - Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Databases
- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
7/2014
CoreSite
CoreSite’s New York area facility serves conveniently the whole New York metropolitan area and the East Coast of the United States.
Certifications
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- PCI-DSS Information security
- SOC 1 Type II Internal controls related to financial reporting
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
- HIPAA
- NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations
Energy source
Mixed energy sources (60% coal+gas, 34% nuclear and 4% renewable)
Available products
- Cloud Servers
- Block Storages
- Private Cloud
- Managed Object Storage
US-1 - Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Databases
- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
7/2020
CoreSite
In San Jose, we operate from CoreSite’s Santa Clara campus data center which features the latest in data center efficiency and redundancy designs.
Certifications
- ISO 27001 Information security management
- PCI-DSS Information security
- SOC 1 Type II Internal controls related to financial reporting
- SOC 2 Type II Data security and privacy
- HIPAA
- NIST 800-53
Energy source
Mixed energy sources
Available products
- Cloud Servers
- Block Storages
- Private Cloud
- Managed Object Storage
US-1 - Managed Kubernetes
- Managed Databases
- Managed Load Balancer
- Simple Backup
- SDN Private Networks
- VPN & NAT Gateways
Available since
8/2018
Servers, Storage & Sovereignty
Product Toolkit
Compute and isolation
To meet the strict compliance and performance needs of mission-critical operations, organizations require robust processing power and strict tenant separation. Build highly available environments using our scalable Cloud Servers and accelerate intensive computing workloads with GPU Servers.
For ultimate isolation and dedicated hardware, deploy your sensitive applications on our Private Cloud or leverage Private Cloud GPUs. You can also securely orchestrate and scale containerized workloads using Managed Kubernetes to ensure your isolated environments remain agile and resilient.
Network security
Protecting sovereign data requires total control over how traffic moves in and out of your infrastructure. Architect segmented and secure perimeters using our Software Defined Networking capabilities and safely route outbound traffic through a NAT Gateway.
You can establish encrypted tunnels to your on-premises military or government infrastructure via a VPN Gateway while ensuring high availability and secure traffic distribution with our Load Balancers. Keeping your data movement predictable and cost-effective is guaranteed with our Zero-cost Egress policy.
Data Integrity
Ensuring data remains durable, sovereign, and compliant is non-negotiable for highly regulated sectors. Securely store your critical information across high-performance Block Storage, flexible File Storage, and highly scalable Object Storage. You can safeguard your operations against data loss and ensure continuity with automated Simple Backup solutions.
Finally, you can reliably run your stateful applications utilizing our Managed Databases to keep your most sensitive information fully protected and securely within European jurisdictions.
Shaping Europe’s Cloud Future
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
UpCloud Partnered with Solita to Strengthen Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
In an increasingly complex digital landscape, the concept of digital sovereignty has become more critical than ever. Geopolitical tensions and evolving data regulations mean that organizations are looking for more control over their critical digital infrastructure, wanting to know exactly where their data is located, who owns the infrastructure it’s on and that it’s protected under European laws.
This is precisely what our partnership with Solita aims to address.
Uncompromising European data sovereignty
Certified & Secure
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ISO 27001 certified: We guarantee the highest global standards in information security and risk management for your critical infrastructure.
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Fully GDPR compliant: Our architecture is built by design to ensure your sensitive information is handled with strict adherence to European privacy laws.
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Protected from foreign legislation: Your data is completely shielded from external mandates like the US CLOUD Act and is exclusively under your control.
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Enterprise grade reliability: Your workloads are hosted in heavily guarded data centers and backed by a 100 percent network uptime SLA for absolute operational continuity.
European, Sovereign, Secure
Helsinki Headquarters
Founded and headquartered in Finland, we operate under the strictest European privacy laws to guarantee your data sovereignty. Our unwavering commitment to security and robust network architecture ensures your vital operations scale safely without compromising compliance.
We provide a truly independent European cloud experience built on trust, stability, and absolute operational transparency.
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UpCloud Joins the Digital Defence Ecosystem to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Digital Capabilities
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Recent news has brought cloud services to the forefront of public discussion in Finland. At the core of the debate is: Where will critical Finnish […]
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GDPR in the Context of Cloud Computing Explained
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U.S. CLOUD Act and Why Corporate Structure Matters for Data Sovereignty
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- Data Security
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FAQ
UpCloud is completely founded, registered, and headquartered in Finland. This legal and physical presence ensures your data and infrastructure remain strictly under European ownership and entirely outside the reach of foreign mandates like the US CLOUD Act. Your data stays within the EU to give you complete control and true European sovereignty.
Our architecture is built by design to support the strict compliance and privacy requirements of the defence, government, and medical technology sectors. We are audited and certified to comply with ISO 27001 and the CISPE Code of Conduct. We also guarantee absolute operational continuity with a 100 percent network uptime SLA.
You do not have to compromise on speed to achieve high security. Our isolated environments leverage dedicated AMD EPYC Turin hardware and NVIDIA GPUs to deliver consistent performance for intense computing workloads like AI inference and 3D rendering. This is paired with our MaxIOPS block storage to provide industry-leading speed without the risks associated with shared hardware.
Yes. UpCloud provides developer-favorite tooling directly within our secure ecosystem. You can build highly available environments using our Managed Kubernetes, Managed Databases, and S3-compatible Object Storage. You can also streamline your infrastructure management using existing tools like Terraform while keeping your data fully encrypted at rest.
You have complete control over your data residency. You can deploy your infrastructure in any of our 10 secure data centers located across Europe to ensure strict in-country data retention. If you require on-premises deployment, you can use our UpCloud Anywhere solution to deploy our modular container architecture directly into your own physical location.
Yes. Our infrastructure and company operations are fully GDPR compliant. We ensure your sensitive information is handled with strict adherence to European privacy laws to protect your organization from third-party risks and external data exposure.