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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.
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.
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.
Searching for the right public cloud? The independent report from the analysts at the Information Services Group (ISG) can help. The Provider Lens evaluates public cloud providers in the German market and highlights their strengths. The report is available for download.
The new Forrester WAVE™ report provides guidance in the European cloud market. Our blog post summarizes the most important findings: Who are the leading public cloud providers in Europe? What trends and criteria are shaping the market and what recommendations does Forrester make for successful cloud deployment?
NIS2 actually on October 18 or later? 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.
The Digital Act makes it possible for the healthcare sector to use the cloud. The central condition for this is compliance with the BSI C5 criteria. What are the differences between a type 1 and a type 2 audit – and why is this important?
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