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Own Your Data. Govern Your AI.

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Discover how digital sovereignty is reshaping cloud and AI adoption across Europe and gain strategic insights on compliance, resilience, and the future of sovereign cloud.

Digital Sovereignty Starts Here

In an era where data defines competitiveness and trust defines success, digital sovereignty has become the cornerstone of sustainable innovation. At Phoenix Technologies, sovereignty is not just a principle — it’s built into every layer of our Cloud and AI infrastructure.

Why Sovereignty Matters

According to IDC, by the end of 2025, over 50 % of European organizations will have adopted a sovereign cloud strategy — a clear sign that enterprises are moving to regain control over their data, operations, and compliance posture.

Sovereignty means ensuring that data residency, governance, and access are fully under your control — not outsourced to third-party jurisdictions or opaque supply chains. It’s the foundation for digital independence, resilience, and trust in the age of AI.

Empower Your Next Move

Despite challenges such as complexity, costs, and integration hurdles, adopting sovereign cloud and AI solutions enables organizations to enhance security, ensure regulatory alignment, and build long-term resilience in an increasingly data-driven world.

Whether you’re a financial institution, public-sector agency, or technology-driven enterprise, Phoenix Technologies delivers the Swiss sovereign cloud and AI platform that lets you innovate securely, scale freely, and comply effortlessly.

Table of Contents

As digital technologies continue to advance, concerns around data privacy and control have driven the emergence of digital sovereignty, a concept that empowers governments, organizations, and individuals with greater control over their data.

This IDC Study contains multiple angles to discover the resilient, compliant, and transparent Cloud Ecosystems

Executive Summary

Defining Digital Sovereignty — IDC’s Digital Sovereignty “Stack”

Building a Sovereign Cloud — IDC’s Sovereign Cloud Taxonomy

Who Is Using Sovereign Cloud Solutions and Why?

Using Sovereign Cloud

Benefits of Sovereign Cloud

AI Workloads and Digital Sovereingty

Ensuring AI Sovereignty

Master Challenges of Sovereign Cloud

Digital Sovereignty Success — Choosing Partners with Expertise

Digital Sovereignty Success — Working Within Sovereign Ecosystems

Recommendations for Clients

Digital Sovereignty in Action
Digital Sovereignty in Action

What does the Whitepaper Include

The Sovereignty Stack (Data, Technical, Operational)
State of Sovereign Cloud Solutions
How AI and Cloud Sovereignty intersect
Partner selection criteria and integration tips