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Innovation and competitiveness are top priorities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany. As labor shortages continue to grow, digitalization is becoming increasingly essential. But what exactly defines a secure cloud solution for businesses?
One of the key questions when using the cloud is whether it meets European data protection requirements, i.e., the handling of personal data. The EU GDPR sets the standard for this. Various certifications, including the EU Cloud Code of Conduct, confirm the GDPR compliance of cloud services.
Many companies in the Austrian market are seeking sovereign cloud alternatives to reduce reliance on U.S. hyperscalers. However, these alternatives must meet essential functionality requirements.
The IT-Grundschutz certification by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is emerging as the new gold standard for cloud certifications in Germany. This blog post provides an update on the current status of the certification process.
In May 2025, iX magazine commissioned Söldner IT to evaluate eight European cloud providers based on functionality. The resulting report provides valuable guidance for companies seeking a sovereign cloud solution. The Open Telekom Cloud was the only provider to meet all functional requirements.
AI for businesses holds great promise, yet many organizations are hesitant to adopt it. Key barriers include legal uncertainties and a lack of in-house expertise. That’s why having access to expert guidance can be invaluable when navigating the complex AI landscape.
June 2025 marks a major milestone in Open Telekom Cloud’s evolution. In addition to standard compute instances, such as general-purpose and compute-optimized, the new flexible x flavors are now available, offering price reductions of 30 to 40%.
A key gathering in the German IT landscape, the d.velop SUMMIT 2025 brought together participants to explore how Europe can achieve digital sovereignty – supported by a vibrant ecosystem of European software vendors (ISVs) and regional cloud platforms like the Open Telekom Cloud.
Cloud users face a key decision: vendor lock-in with a hyperscaler, or open technology? OpenStack enables organizations in both business and public administration to support digital sovereignty strategies effectively.
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