As businesses grow more concerned with data sovereignty, security, and compliance risks, the demand for private cloud solutions that operate independently of America’s tech giants is accelerating. Many organizations are re-evaluating their reliance on hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud due to concerns over data control, regulatory pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties.
A recent episode of BNR’s Wereldspelers podcast highlights this shift, emphasizing how companies are prioritizing cloud solutions that provide full control over their data. The ability to decide where and how data is stored has become a unique selling point in today’s cloud market.
The CLOUD Act (Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act) poses significant risks for organizations relying on American Big Tech for their data storage and processing. This U.S. legislation allows the government to access data stored by American companies, even if that data is hosted outside the U.S. In other words, any data held by U.S.-based cloud providers—such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure—can be subject to U.S. government surveillance requests, potentially without the knowledge or consent of the data owner.
Given today’s geopolitical tensions and increasing concerns about digital sovereignty, this creates a high-risk scenario for businesses, especially those handling sensitive or strategic data. European regulations, such as the GDPR, aim to protect data privacy, but the extraterritorial reach of the CLOUD Act conflicts with these principles. This legal uncertainty, combined with growing fears of economic espionage and foreign interference, makes reliance on U.S. cloud services a potential liability.
For companies that prioritize data security, compliance, and independence, the current landscape underscores the need to explore EU-based or sovereign cloud solutions that offer greater legal protection and control over their information.
AnyWare: A Private Cloud for Asset Management
For businesses managing critical assets, AnyWare Asset Management Cloud offers a compelling alternative. Unlike traditional cloud services that tie users to specific data centers, AnyWare allows full deployment flexibility—on-premise, in a private cloud, or in a trusted local data center. This ensures businesses remain in control, safeguarding their operations against external dependencies and regulatory risks.
As more companies seek autonomy over their digital infrastructure, solutions like AnyWare provide a secure, scalable, and independent approach to cloud-based asset management. The era of unquestioned reliance on Big Tech cloud services is shifting—businesses now demand cloud solutions on their own terms.