On June 10, 2025, Microsoft France's legal director, Anton Carniaux, testified before the French Senate inquiry commission on public procurement and digital sovereignty. When asked if he could guarantee that French citizens' data stored in Microsoft's EU data centers would not be accessed by...
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Microsoft's recent unveiling of "Microsoft 365 Local" marks a significant shift in its cloud strategy, introducing on-premises solutions tailored for European customers. This move appears to be a direct response to the escalating demand for digital sovereignty across Europe, where concerns over...
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Here’s a summary of the major points from the TechRadar article about Microsoft 365 Local—the on-premise edition of Microsoft 365:
Key Takeaways:
Microsoft 365 Local is a new, fully on-premises solution, designed to meet strict data sovereignty and security requirements.
It is built on Azure...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled "Microsoft 365 Local," a tailored version of its cloud-based productivity suite designed to address the European Union's stringent data protection regulations. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to aligning its services with the EU's General Data...
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Microsoft has unveiled its Sovereign Cloud for Europe, a strategic initiative designed to address the growing demand for data sovereignty and compliance with European regulations. This development underscores Microsoft's commitment to providing cloud solutions that align with the stringent data...
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Microsoft has never been shy about pushing its customers firmly but politely into the future, like a gloved usher in a cloud-powered opera house. But as we march, perhaps a little dazed, toward the promised land of Microsoft 365, a growing chorus of IT professionals, digital sovereignty...
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