AWS announces 'European Sovereign Cloud' for government and regulated industries

The first sovereign cloud services will be rolled out in Germany

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AWS announces 'European Sovereign Cloud' for government and regulated industries
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AWS announces 'European Sovereign Cloud' for government and regulated industries

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is set to unveil a new sovereign cloud solution in the European Union (EU) specifically tailored to cater to government entities and industries with stringent regulatory requirements.

The move comes in response to the increasing demand for cloud solutions that adhere to Europe's stringent data privacy rules and the concept of "digital sovereignty," which emphasises European cont...

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