Why Geopolitics Now Shapes Your Cloud Strategy

The Shift: From Efficiency to Resilience

Geopolitical tensions, cross-border surveillance laws, and changing global alliances are reshaping how organizations view their cloud infrastructure. The Schrems II ruling, which invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, along with the increasing monitoring of U.S.-based hyperscalers under legislation such as the U.S. CLOUD Act, has prompted significant inquiries regarding control, compliance, and data access. 

For many European organizations, this has led to a re-evaluation of cloud strategies. Relying solely on non-European hyperscalers can expose businesses to data access by foreign jurisdictions, market concentration risks, and potential service disruptions in politically sensitive situations. 

A New Operating Reality: Cloud Exit Strategies

To remain resilient in the face of geopolitical instability, organizations must be ready to move — not just away from hyperscalers, but between environments. This calls for bidirectional exit strategies:

• Moving off a hyperscaler when geopolitical or legal risks become too high
• Or, conversely, shifting toward hyperscalers if local infrastructure is compromised due to natural disasters, war, or power outages
  

This flexible approach ensures continuity, availability, and operational control, no matter the geopolitical scenario.

Cegeka: A Trusted Partner in a Shifting Landscape

Cegeka provides cloud infrastructure across three European regions (BeNe, Luxembourg, Italy) and integrates hyperscaler technologies within a compliant and sovereign framework. Our Multi-Compliance Framework, ISAE 3000 Type II assurance, and support for upcoming EU regulations (AI Act, EUCS, NIS2, DORA) ensure we are not only responsive to today’s risks — but prepared for tomorrow’s.

Conclusion

The geopolitical environment is unpredictable, but your cloud strategy doesn't have to be. European businesses need partners who understand both the regulatory expectations and the strategic implications of digital infrastructure. With Cegeka, you gain a European partner who delivers resilience, compliance, and innovation in a turbulent world.