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NetApp Bolsters European Data Sovereignty
30 Sep
Summary
- New offering addresses European data sovereignty needs.
- Features include EU-based data residency and support.
- Pilots launching in Germany and France soon.
NetApp is enhancing data sovereignty options for qualified European customers with its new NetApp Keystone Sovereign offering. This service aims to address evolving customer demands that extend beyond simple data residency to encompass operational access, telemetry, and data flow transparency within specific geographic boundaries.
The solution is designed to provide European customers with stronger assurances through regional operational, support, and data-handling controls. These include European-based data residency for customer data, logs, backups, and telemetry, alongside European-based support and escalation paths.
Additionally, NetApp Keystone Sovereign incorporates European-controlled access and management processes, clear documentation of telemetry and data flows, and contractual structures to reinforce sovereignty expectations. This move aligns with market trends where data sovereignty is becoming a defining requirement for regulated industries seeking cloud-like operational models.
Initial pilot programs for NetApp Keystone Sovereign are slated to begin in Germany and France. The company plans to expand availability to additional European countries in the future, signaling a growing commitment to data governance in the region.
