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NIS2 came into force in December 2025. The new directive will affect far more companies than its predecessor, NIS. What will change, and how can companies prepare to easily meet the new NIS2 requirements? Our blog post has the answers.
Esquema Nacional de Seguridad – with certification under the essential Spanish sovereignty standard, the Open Telekom Cloud further strengthens its position as a European cloud platform. It can now also be offered in Spain for IT projects in the public sector.
Between April and August, IT users once again had the chance to vote. With their ballots, they selected the top three providers of sovereign clouds, and the Open Telekom Cloud emerged as the winner of the IT Award in Gold from Vogel IT-Medien.
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.
Relying on cloud providers outside the EU risks losing control over sensitive data—even if it is hosted in Europe. True digital sovereignty is only achievable with European clouds like the Open Telekom Cloud. Learn how companies can safeguard both data protection and independence.
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.
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?
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.
Gaia-X is a European initiative focused on the sovereign use of IT resources and data exchange – and its importance continues to grow. The Gaia-X Clearing House provides an opportunity to have cloud services assessed for compliance with its standards. The Open Telekom Cloud took advantage of this by having its Object Storage Services (OBS) evaluated.
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