EU Awards €180M Cloud Contract to Boost Digital Sovereignty (bankinfosecurity.com)

• Contract valued at €180 million covers cloud services for EU institutions.
• Awarded to four European providers, reinforcing EU digital sovereignty.
• Mandates data residency, GDPR compliance, and EU cybersecurity standards.

"The European Commission has awarded a €180 million (approx. $213 million) multi-vendor cloud contract to four European cloud service providers. The contract, structured to reduce reliance on dominant non-EU hyperscalers, mandates strict data residency and compliance with GDPR and EU cybersecurity standards. This marks a significant step in the EU's strategic push for digital autonomy in public sector IT procurement."