Amazon Web Services (AWS) is about to offer its new sovereign cloud solution in the European Union (EU) 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 tight data privacy rules and the concept of ‘digital sovereignty,’ which emphasises European control over data and technology.
Dubbed the Amazon Web Services European Sovereign Cloud, this new infrastructure will operate separately from Amazon’s other cloud services, exclusively using servers located within the EU.
AWS employees who are residents of EU member states will be granted access and control over the operations of this cloud service, as well as providing customer support, ensuring a heightened level of data security and regulatory compliance.
AWS will be rolling out its sovereign cloud services in Germany as its first launch location, with subsequent expansion planned to serve all European customers.
This expansion will provide clients with a range of cloud computing services, including storage, processing, and secure data management, all under the stringent regulatory compliance of the EU.
The new sovereign cloud service is designed to meet the growing need for strong, region-specific data security and management. This will let government agencies and industries with strict rules about data sovereignty and privacy use cloud technology.
The cloud service allows customers to retain all metadata generated within the EU. Furthermore, it will introduce its billing and usage metering systems, providing transparency and control to its users, AWS says.
Amazon stressed its commitment to data privacy and sovereignty: “Customers will have the control and assurance that AWS will not access or use customer data for any purpose without their agreement, as well as access to the strongest sovereignty controls among leading cloud providers.”
