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Digital sovereignty
Digital sovereignty begins with control. Over your infrastructure, your storage and most importantly: over your data. In a world of increasing dependence on foreign cloud providers, organizations are making a difference by strategically and securely positioning critical data. The choice of truly European storage is decisive here.
We help organizations in the public sector, industry, healthcare, finance and beyond take back control. With Zero Loss storage as our foundation.
The right data, in the right place, according to the right principles.
What is digital sovereignty?
Digital sovereignty means that, as an organization, you decide where your data resides, who has access to it and under what laws and regulations. It’s not just about technology, but mostly about control and trust. In short, complete control over your data.
With the growing reliance on foreign cloud providers, that control is coming under increasing pressure. The U.S. CLOUD Act, geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about data privacy make digital autonomy a strategic issue for any organization.
The Dutch government also recognizes this urgency: the House of Representatives earlier this year called for a national government cloud and called for reducing dependence on American tech giants. This led to much discussion, from which it can be concluded that the massive transition to a fully European sovereign cloud will take a tremendously long time and that currently there is no party that can stand up to the real hyperscalers.
So digital sovereignty is not about rejecting the cloud, but about making conscious choices based on risk, relevance and compliance. In doing so, there are Zero Loss and maximum control are central.
No longer a theoretical possibility
Meanwhile, the risks of digital dependency have become tangible. In May 2025, at the request of the U.S. government, Microsoft temporarily blocked the mailbox of the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. A European judicial body, blocked through a U.S. IT vendor.
It was a wake-up call for governments, institutions and companies: control over your data and infrastructure is not a luxury, but a necessity. Because those who depend on foreign technology and legislation run the risk that access to systems or data will come under pressure. Legally, operationally or even politically. What if tomorrow HPE or Dell also have to refuse parts or service to European customers by order of the U.S. government?
This new reality underscores the importance of European IT solutions being within our own jurisdiction. Especially in the area of storage, where data is permanently stored and recoverability is crucial, sovereignty is a foundation and not an option.
The impact of digital sovereignty on your organization
For many organizations, data storage seems like an IT issue. In reality, it’s a strategic challenge. Because once you no longer have control over where your data resides or who has access to it, you also lose control over security, availability and compliance.
Without digital sovereignty, you run risks such as:
Inadvertent access by foreign laws (such as the U.S. CLOUD Act and FISA 702)
Difficult or delayed access to critical data during incidents or geopolitical tensions
Dependence on external parties, while your data is crucial for continuity and trust
Failure to comply with European laws and regulations, such as DORA, NIS2 and GDPR
Organizations in the public sector, healthcare, industry and finance work with data that is sensitive, essential or even mission critical. That very data belongs under direct, local control and not in the cloud by default.
Digital sovereignty allows you to store the right data, in the right place, according to the right principles. With safety, availability and autonomy in mind.
The role of storage in digital sovereignty
Digital sovereignty starts with the basics: where and how your data is stored. Because you can design your IT environment all you want, if your storage structure depends on outside parties or foreign laws, you have no real control.
With backups and archives in particular, this risk is often under the radar. While these datasets are crucial for incident recovery, legal evidence or long-term availability.
Therefore, storage is not an IT detail, but a strategic choice.
Especially when it comes to sensitive, long-term storage or business-critical data.
Our vision:
- Critical data should remain local or within a hybrid infrastructure
- Classify data before deciding where to store it
- The right storage principles – such as airgap, immutability and Zero Loss – make the difference
A modern, hybrid storage strategy combines the power of the cloud with the security of local storage, preferably developed and produced in Europe. This way you maintain speed, scalability and maximum control.
All-European storage that truly contributes to digital sovereignty
True control over your data starts with the right storage. At Comex, we offer three Europe-made solutions that help organizations keep their data secure, available and sovereign. Whether it’s archiving, backup or AI, we offer reliable solutions tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
Silent Cubes
For archives that should always be available.
Silent Bricks
For backup and recovery with maximum control and security.
Silent AI
For sovereign AI infrastructure without cloud dependence.
Designed for long-term and secure data archiving. Meets the most stringent compliance requirements and ensures that archives always remain accessible, without data loss and without relying on cloud recovery.
On-prem backup solution focused on speed, reliability and protection against ransomware. Thanks to airgap technology and immutability, Silent Bricks guarantees maximum control and Zero Loss, even in the event of incidents.
An off-cloud AI appliance that enables organizations to run AI securely, locally and compliantly. Combines storage, compute power and models in a single system, fully self-managed. With intelligent access management.
The benefits of European storage?
- Data protection under European law
No impact from U.S. laws such as the CLOUD Act. Your data remains within EU jurisdiction, which helps with compliance with GDPR, NIS2 and other European frameworks.
- Complete control over your data and infrastructure
No vendor lock-in or dependence on cloud providers. You know where your data is, who has access to it, and how quickly you can recover. Plus, you also know exactly the price you’ll pay for the next 10 years through a transparent service contract. No unexpected price increases, no surprises.
- Independence from geopolitical pressure
With U.S. or Asian suppliers, geopolitical tensions or sanctions can directly impact your access to data, support or delivery time. European storage avoids that risk.
- Local production and delivery
Faster delivery times, no dependence on global supply chains and transparency about where and how your storage is produced.
- Fast and direct support within Europe
Support in your own language, within your time zone, with short lines.
- Security by design
Systems such as FAST LTA provide hardware WORM, airgap functionality and immutability. Designed to European standards for backup and archiving.
- Trust and audit-proof solutions
European storage helps demonstrate compliance, risk control and responsible data management, crucial for audits and IT governance.
Ready to take back full control of your data?
Digital sovereignty begins with understanding. Into your risks, your infrastructure and the role storage plays in it. Whether you operate in the public sector, healthcare, industry, finance or beyond, now is the time to approach data issues strategically and take back control.
Want to know how your organization can achieve digital sovereignty?
View our whitepaper, schedule a free consultation or find out how other organizations are keeping their data secure, compliant and under control.
