Data sovereignty has become a priority for businesses and governments, especially in Europe and Asia, where privacy and data security regulations are becoming increasingly strict. To help organizations meet these digital sovereignty requirements in the cloud, Broadcom and VMware have developed a comprehensive strategy in collaboration with cloud service providers that are accredited in sovereignty, ensuring data protection, regulatory compliance, and portability.
In Europe, a prominent option is Stackscale, a cloud infrastructure provider that offers VMware-based solutions. Stackscale specializes in private cloud environments and colocationHousing facilities are a type of data center …, providing a secure and controlled environment that allows businesses to manage their data without leaving local jurisdiction, in compliance with European privacy laws such as GDPR.
Security: the pillar of data sovereignty
Security is fundamental in data sovereignty. As businesses globalize their operations, ensuring the protection of information at rest and in transit becomes increasingly complex. Regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe require strict security controls and transparency in data management. VMware Sovereign Cloud providers, including Stackscale, meet these requirements by adopting advanced encryption measures, zero-trust architectures, and constant audits, ensuring a sovereign cloud infrastructure without sacrificing innovation or scalability.
Privacy: compliance and trust in the cloud
Complying with data privacy regulations is essential for organizations, which must demonstrate control over the collection, storage, and processing of personal information. VMware Sovereign Cloud providers, such as Stackscale, apply robust encryption and access management to protect privacy and provide transparency to clients. Stackscale also ensures that data handling policies are tailored to the regulatory needs of specific sectors, such as healthcare, offering a secure environment ready for auditing and monitoring access.
Portability: avoiding vendor lock-in and facilitating growth
Data sovereignty is not limited to keeping information within national borders; it also involves ensuring that data is portable and interoperable, allowing businesses to switch providers or systems as needed. Stackscale, as a VMware-based infrastructure provider, supports open standards that facilitate integration between platforms. This enables organizations to migrate data and applications between environments, maintaining control and flexibility over their digital assets and avoiding the risks of exclusive vendor dependence.
Why choose Stackscale and other VMware Sovereign Cloud providers
By choosing providers like Stackscale (Grupo Aire), European companies can be assured that their data will be managed within local jurisdictions, complying with regional security and privacy regulations. In a context where digital sovereignty is increasingly important, VMware and Broadcom’s strategy for a sovereign cloud sets a standard for secure, scalable, and regulatory-compliant cloud solutions that can evolve alongside the technological and regulatory needs of organizations.
source: System Administration News