With Atos Sovereign Cloud, Atos is bringing a born and bred European cloud platform to the market that meets digital sovereignty requirements. The platform focuses on governments, defense, and critical sectors.
French IT company Atos is jumping on the sovereignty hype with a new cloud platform. The new solution aims to enable digital autonomy and innovation simultaneously. The offering meets the growing demand for local control over critical systems, with cyber resilience and compliance at the forefront.
According to Gartner, more than fifty percent of multinational organizations will have a digital sovereignty strategy by 2029, compared to less than ten percent today. This trend is forcing companies to rethink their digital infrastructure, particularly in sectors where sensitive data and operational independence are crucial. Atos Sovereign Cloud provides a solution for this that aligns with European regulations while leaving room for technological progress.
Platform design focused on sovereignty
Atos Sovereign Cloud combines enterprise-grade cloud functionality with advanced data management and cybersecurity measures. The platform is designed with open-source components, guaranteeing portability and flexibility. Customers can choose hosting within the EU or via other Atos locations, tailored to their specific compliance requirements. Additionally, a dedicated marketplace is offered, where organizations gain access to services from Atos and trusted partners within a secure ecosystem.
The architecture supports various deployment models and integrates AI innovations without compromising on security or control. Organizations maintain full autonomy over their workloads and IT supply chain while benefiting from a modern cloud operating model. This approach enables them to modernize critical applications without becoming dependent on external providers.
Fully European
With this launch, Atos emphasizes its role as a European player in digital transformation and cybersecurity. Organizations receive not only a cloud solution but also access to advisory services via Atos Amplify. These services help customers find the right balance between sovereign control, innovation, and costs, tailored to their specific needs and regulations.
Michael Kollar, Digital Sovereignty Leader at Atos, emphasizes that digital sovereignty is not a local but a global issue. Atos Sovereign Cloud offers organizations the opportunity to mitigate jurisdictional risks and continue innovation safely, even within complex regulatory frameworks. The platform positions itself as a reliable alternative for organizations looking to modernize their digital activities without sacrificing autonomy or security.
Atos is by no means the only cloud player to come up with a sovereign offering. But because the company was born and bred in France, it can rightfully make that claim. The company’s ten data centers are spread across France, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. After several difficult years, Atos is gradually climbing out of the valley.