The rising need for the Cloud and sovereign solutions

As we all know, one of the main advantages of the cloud is the enormous flexibility it offers in terms of scale as well as functionality. This is exactly what we want to reflect in our Proximus NXT hybrid cloud offering as well: unlimited flexibility that offers a mix of solutions that can serve every customer in their digital transformation journey. Sovereignty of these solutions is an integral part of getting the right environment mapped to the right workloads and data, in public as well as in private technologies. When combining the extended functionality of the public cloud with the different sovereignty requests from our customers, Microsoft Encrypted Public Cloud and Google Disconnected Cloud Hosted are essential in getting a full-blown hybrid cloud offering to the market.”

Raf Peeters
VP Cloud Security Enterprise market

Ultimately it is the combination of the advantages of the public cloud and compliance with European data regulations that really makes the difference with the sovereign cloud. The innovation of the public cloud lies in the services that the hyperscalers offer on their infrastructure. That level can only be found in the public cloud.

Proximus NXT aims to empower customers seeking to transition to the public or hybrid cloud by offering a wide range of sovereign cloud solutions. Our goal is to break down barriers related to security, confidentiality and compliance, thereby enabling EU companies to innovate and expand freely, guided by the key principles of digital sovereignty.”

Gwenaëlle Hervé
Public & Sovereign Cloud Lead

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My central points for the future of cloud revolve around security, compliance, and cutting-edge capabilities. Our strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Google pave the way for Proximus to offer hybrid cloud solutions with robust encryption, ensuring compliance with stringent European legislation.

Sovereign Cloud is integral to our strategy, providing the highest level of security and compliance. Enhanced data protection, independent security attestation, and dedicated chipsets for secure AI workloads are key considerations. Our investment in secure quantum communications further ensures ultra-secure connectivity, adding an invaluable layer of protection.

In essence, Sovereign Cloud is not just a solution; it's pivotal in shaping our future IT landscape. It enables us to deliver secure, cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an evolving digital era."

Antonietta Mastroianni
Chief Digital & IT Officer
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Our customers need a secure, reliable and sustainableIT infrastructure as a foundation for business continuity and growth. Publiccloud is the enabler, but also brings some challenges. Our customersbelieve that the Sovereign Cloud solution is the missing piece in thepuzzle to make the public cloud fully secure. ."

Joris Leupen,
CEO at Telindus Netherlands

The future is now. Artificial Intelligence, GenerativeAI is changing the way we interact, it changes the way communication works, itwill change the internet and most likely our society in general. Europeanorganizations want a cloud provider that meets their requirements for security,privacy and autonomy, without compromising on functionality or innovation. Oursovereign disconnected Cloud solution ensures that businesses maintains controlover their data and digital infrastructure. It empowers them to safeguard theirdata privacy, and strengthen their digital sovereignty. With this initiative,Proximus is sending a powerful message to the world: Europe is committed tomaintain control over business digital destinies. "

Gerard Hoffmann,
CEO at Proximus Luxembourg