Commvault Expands Sovereign Cloud Play with STACKIT Partnership in Europe
Event summary
- Commvault partners with STACKIT to offer sovereign cloud storage solutions in Germany and Austria, targeting spring 2026 availability.
- STACKIT's sovereign cloud will host Commvault's immutable, air-gapped data protection solutions, with customers retaining control over data location, security, and encryption key management.
- Partnership addresses European customers' need for data sovereignty and cyber resilience amid evolving regulations and threats.
- STACKIT is among the first sovereign cloud providers integrated with Commvault's Geo Shield framework.
The big picture
This partnership aligns with the growing trend of European enterprises prioritizing data sovereignty and cyber resilience amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and cyber threats. Commvault's integration with STACKIT's sovereign cloud expands its footprint in a region where data localization requirements are becoming more stringent. The move also builds on Commvault's recent launch of Geo Shield, a framework designed to address varying degrees of data sovereignty.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- How European data sovereignty regulations will shape demand for Commvault-STACKIT solutions.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Commvault adds additional regional sovereign cloud providers.
- Competitive Dynamics
- Whether this partnership strengthens Commvault's position against competitors in the European cyber resilience market.
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