Amazon's European 'Sovereign' Cloud: A Game-Changer Amidst EU Data Debate

Amazon is launching a separate cloud service called Amazon Web Services European Sovereign Cloud, specifically designed for highly-regulated industries and the public sector in Europe. The new cloud system will allow customers to keep certain data within the European Union, with only EU-resident AWS employees having control and support. This move addresses concerns over data privacy and digital sovereignty, as the EU aims to have stricter rules over the storage and transfer of data and boost European-developed critical technology. Other major tech giants, such as Google and Microsoft, have also introduced features to meet the demand for "sovereign" clouds in the EU.