SAP’s $20 Billion Bet on European Digital Sovereignty

SAP SE has unveiled the largest strategic investment in its corporate history, committing over ?20 billion to establish a sovereign cloud infrastructure designed to reduce Europe’s reliance on American technology providers. This massive initiative aims to redefine the continent’s technological landscape by ensuring that sensitive data remains within EU borders while providing access to cutting-edge innovations, including artificial intelligence capabilities.

The centerpiece of this ambitious plan is the “SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site” solution, which represents a significant departure from traditional cloud offerings. For the first time, European clients?particularly those in the public sector and highly regulated industries?will be able to operate SAP-managed cloud infrastructure within their own data centers while maintaining full physical control Read more...