- 51% of British companies consider the sovereignty of the “crucial” data, says the report
- The almost equal measures see it as a burden or as an asset, Ovhcloud finds
- Access to data, handling, storage and portability are all benefits
New research has revealed the growing need for data sovereignty, influenced by continuous geopolitical tensions and market competition research.
A report by the Ovhcloud cloud computing giant found that half (51%) of British companies now consider the sovereignty of the data as a crucial part of their data management strategies.
In addition, three out of four (77%) IT decision makers now say that the sovereignty of the data is more important than three years ago.
The sovereignty of the data is in the heart of the construction of customer confidence
However, exactly why companies are so interested in the sovereignty of the data vary: two out of five (40%) see it as a compliance problem, but more than a third (36%) said that it implies access of data data , handling and storage. Another 28% said that sovereignty is related to the portability of the data.
The sovereignty of the data has gained popularity in recent years after the battle of the United States with China and research on the domain of US hyperscalers in the global cloud markets; In 2024, AWS confirmed that it would support the sovereignty of European data, choosing Germany as its first location.
“Having a robust data sovereignty strategy means that he knows who controls his data, where he is, who has access to what regulations are subject,” said the evangelist of the Ovhcloud cloud Matt Tebay.
Of the 500 decision makers surveyed, 41% said it is something they need to comply, however, 42% added that data sovereignty is important for their customers and, therefore, an asset for their business.
“Organizations are increasingly realized that it is not simply a cost and regulatory load, but can generate better customer confidence, improve governance and provide a layer of safety and transparency to customers,” Tebay added.
“Clearly, the intersection of customer confidence, technology, regulation and commercial considerations can make a challenging trip, but it is important and, like all trips, the first step is the most important.”
