Technology Magazine December 2025 | Page 198

WHAT IS SOVEREIGN CLOUD?
Sovereign cloud refers to cloud infrastructure and services designed to meet specific data residency, privacy and regulatory requirements within defined geographic boundaries. Sovereign cloud deployments typically include features such as in-country data storage and processing, local personnel controlling operations, customer-managed encryption keys and compliance with regional regulations. The approach addresses concerns about foreign jurisdiction access to sensitive data whilst providing access to cloud computing capabilities including AI, analytics and enterprise applications.