european data centers

Microsoft has opened an “urgent” external review after investigative reporting alleged that Israel’s Unit 8200 used a bespoke environment on Microsoft Azure to ingest, store and analyse vast volumes of intercepted Palestinian communications — claims that raise immediate questions about cloud...

In a recent French Senate hearing, Microsoft France's legal director, Anton Carniaux, admitted under oath that the company cannot guarantee that data stored in European data centers is immune from access by U.S. authorities. This revelation has intensified the ongoing debate over Europe's...

In a recent testimony before the French Senate, Anton Carniaux, Legal Director of Microsoft France, acknowledged that Microsoft cannot guarantee that European user data is immune from access by U.S. authorities, even when stored within the European Union. This admission underscores the complex...

Microsoft's ongoing efforts to address antitrust concerns in Europe have encountered significant challenges, particularly in its dealings with the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE). Despite initial agreements aimed at fostering fair competition, recent developments...

The European Commission is reportedly in advanced discussions with French cloud service provider OVHcloud to transition its cloud services away from Microsoft. This move underscores the EU's growing emphasis on digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on non-European technology providers...

Microsoft’s unveiling of its Comprehensive Sovereign Solutions suite has sent distinct ripples across the European tech landscape, carving a new benchmark for data residency, governance, and digital sovereignty at a time when the stakes for trust, regulatory compliance, and national autonomy...

As data sovereignty rapidly ascends the list of priorities for European enterprises, Microsoft’s newly announced Sovereign Cloud program represents one of the tech industry’s most consequential responses to mounting regulatory, geopolitical, and privacy pressures. With the nuances of digital...

Microsoft’s most recent announcement of its European Sovereign Cloud Initiative is nothing short of a milestone for the technology giant, Europe’s digital landscape, and the ongoing evolution of cloud compliance and security worldwide. For many Windows users and IT professionals, this move feels...

As cloud computing continues to reshape the global technology landscape, few companies are under as much pressure to scale as Microsoft. With surging demand for cloud services—driven by analytics, workload migrations, and a rapidly growing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI)...

In a bold move to safeguard its European cloud operations, Microsoft has declared its intent to legally challenge any U.S. government directive that would compel the company to suspend or cease its services within Europe. This commitment was articulated by Microsoft President Brad Smith, who...

In a significant move to safeguard its European operations amid escalating transatlantic trade tensions, Microsoft has pledged to contest any U.S. government directives that could disrupt its cloud services in Europe. This commitment was articulated by Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, during a...

Microsoft’s announcement to increase its European data center capacity by 40 percent over the next two years marks a significant escalation in the ongoing battle for digital sovereignty and global cloud dominance. This move not only highlights the company’s technical ambition and business...