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From regulation to innovation:  mastering sovereignty in the cloud

Abstract Business Background

Digital sovereignty in a cloud‑first world

As regulations expand and geopolitical pressures grow, sovereignty has moved from a technical concern to an executive priority. More than 50% of organizations cite digital sovereignty related regulatory constraints as a key barrier to adopting public cloud1.

This guide cuts through the noise, showing how to modernize securely while maintaining control over data, operations, and risk – without losing the scale and agility of the cloud.

Main takeaways:

  • The four pillars of sovereignty: data, operational, technology, and resiliency.
  • How evolving regulations and multi‑country operations impact cloud strategy.
  • Key AWS capabilities that support sovereignty, from data residency controls to operator‑access restrictions.
  • What the AWS European Sovereign Cloud offers for highly sensitive workloads.
  • A simple, actionable framework for assessing, architecting, building, and operating sovereign‑aligned cloud environments.
  • A real‑world case study showing sovereignty‑by‑design in action.

Download our practical guide “Digital sovereignty in a cloud‑first world” to start building secure, compliant, and resilient cloud foundations Empowering organizations to innovate with confidence, control without compromise.

1Source= Forrester’s global cloud survey, 2025