Europe’s government IT is undergoing a dramatic shift as institutions migrate away from U.S. giants like Microsoft, driven by sovereignty concerns, legal conflicts, and high-profile incidents. Here’s how the continent is building a new, independent digital future.
As the EU’s Digital Omnibus reforms threaten to erode data protections, European companies are racing to adopt Private AI solutions to safeguard their competitive edge and digital sovereignty.
A wave of sovereign AI is sweeping public administration, enabling governments to innovate with open models while keeping citizen data secure and costs down.
#Sovereign AI | #Digital Sovereignty | #Public Administration
Europe is poised to force out high-risk foreign tech suppliers from its critical networks, targeting Chinese firms and ramping up cybersecurity defenses in an unprecedented legislative push.
#EU Cybersecurity | #High-Risk Suppliers | #Digital Sovereignty
The EU’s new GCVE database marks a turning point in global cybersecurity, offering a decentralized, European-managed alternative to the US-run CVE system and ensuring resilience against future threats.
Iran’s Internet shutdown during protests is a stark warning: in a connected world, the power to disconnect is the power to control society. This feature investigates how centralized infrastructure enables blackouts, the limits of satellite solutions, and the urgent need for digital resilience.
With the 2 GHz satellite band up for renewal, Europe stands at a crossroads: will it secure its digital independence or leave its critical communications in the hands of foreign tech titans? The outcome could define the continent’s digital future.
#Digital sovereignty | #Satellite spectrum | #EU communications
A corruption probe and expert resignations have left Italy’s privacy watchdog crippled just as AI and American interests intensify the battle for control over European data. The consequences could be dire for citizens and digital sovereignty alike.
Amazon’s AWS European Sovereign Cloud is live, promising unprecedented EU data control and compliance. This feature investigates the technology, governance, and broader implications for cloud sovereignty in Europe.
Almaviva has named Antonio Pisano as Group CSO, tasking the seasoned security leader with unifying and fortifying the company’s global security posture amid international expansion and rising digital threats.