The recent addition of new services to the SAP Sovereign Cloud lineup allows European clients to utilize a wide range of cutting-edge technology, such as SAP Cloud Infrastructure and SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site. This announcement further solidifies SAP’s commitment to providing secure, compliant, and scalable innovation, highlighting the importance of digital sovereignty in Europe’s technological strength and strategic independence.

According to Thomas Saueressig, a member of the Executive Board of SAP SE for Customer Services & Delivery, Europe’s AI leadership in the upcoming era of digital innovation will rely on its successful implementation in addressing unique use cases across industries. To achieve this, SAP is introducing an expanded SAP Sovereign Cloud solution that grants access to an array of cloud innovations and AI capabilities for all sectors and markets, including regulated environments and the public sector. This is done while ensuring compliance with a sovereign framework and meeting customers’ specific requirements.

Various deployment options available for each security profile.

With the expansion of SAP Sovereign Cloud, customers now have the option to select from a range of deployment models that cater to their unique regulatory and operational requirements. This level of flexibility allows organizations to securely innovate while adhering to local laws, all while having the liberty to scale according to their preferences. The available SAP Sovereign Cloud solutions include:

SAP’s Cloud Infrastructure in Europe combines open-source technologies and SAP’s data center network to offer a secure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform. To comply with European data protection regulations, all data is stored within the EU.

SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site: SAP provides a solution for customers who wish to house their infrastructure in their own data center or one of their choosing. With this option, customers can maintain complete control over their data and operations, while still benefitting from SAP’s cutting-edge cloud technology and structure.

SAP provides Delos Cloud, a secure and sovereign cloud solution catered specifically to the public sector in Germany. This platform enables flexible and speedy transformation while ensuring compliance with country-specific sovereignty regulations.

Investing in Europe’s digital resilience for the future.

With a significant investment of over €20 billion Euros, SAP has made prioritizing digital sovereignty a key focus. This reflects their determination to uphold Europe’s autonomy in the digital realm by providing secure cloud solutions that adhere to local regulations and cater specifically to the public sector and heavily regulated industries.

Through the utilization of SAP Sovereign Cloud, customers can not only maintain command over their infrastructure, but also unleash the complete capabilities of SAP’s cloud solutions. The service allows companies to operate their SAP Business Suite in sovereign settings while taking advantage of ongoing innovation cycles, such as the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and embedded SAP Business AI features. This guarantees that customers can securely and locally drive innovation without sacrificing the speed or extent of their transformation.

Martin Merz, President of SAP Sovereign Cloud, emphasized the crucial role of secure and scalable sovereignty in ensuring the digital resilience of Europe. He stated that SAP’s full-stack sovereign cloud solution offers just that, granting customers the flexibility to select their preferred deployment method while maintaining compliance with top-level standards.

Presently, SAP Sovereign Cloud is accessible in various countries and will continue to expand. It is backed by a large team of localized delivery specialists and a wide range of certifications. This offering enables customers to maintain complete sovereignty over their data, operations, technology, and legal requirements, providing them with the confidence to meet regulations and drive innovation.