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GDPR and encryption
Cloud Basics, European Sovereign Cloud

The GDPR bluff: Why a server in Frankfurt won't automatically save you (and encryption is more than just a tick box)

The GDPR bluff: Why a server in Frankfurt won't automatically save you (and encryption is more than just a tick box) Discussions about GDPR compliance in the cloud often end in a dead end of country abbreviations: „US cloud bad, EU cloud good.“ But those who reduce cloud security to geography overlook the crucial technical point: who actually controls the data while it is being processed? The [...]

AWS European Sovereign Cloud
European Sovereign Cloud, Cloud Basics

Why AWS is setting new standards with the European Sovereign Cloud

Why AWS is setting new standards with the European Sovereign Cloud I was at an AWS partner event in Munich two weeks ago. Among all the exciting presentations, there was one that I found strategically very interesting: The renewed, emphatic emphasis on the imminent launch of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) by the end of 2025.For some, this may have been

Is lift & shift just expensive problem shifting?
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Expensive problem shifting through lift & shift? There is no single, universally correct path to the cloud.

Is Lift & Shift simply an expensive problem shift? Companies today are faced with a decision: Replace old servers or migrate to the cloud? The promises are tempting, but if you simply move your existing systems one-to-one to a hyperscaler such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, you run the risk of only perpetuating the problems of your own data center at a higher cost.

Support when it counts
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Support when it counts

We won't leave you on your own: support when it counts In recent weeks, we have talked a lot about how we make IT teams and specialist departments fit for everyday life. With practical training courses, we ensure that our customers' teams are not only ready to go quickly, but also feel confident in using new tools in the long term

Training for specialist departments
Cloud Basics

Into the cloud without training? 5 typical mistakes and how to avoid them

Moving to the cloud without training? 5 typical mistakes and how to avoid them Migrating to the cloud not only changes a company's IT landscape, it also has a direct impact on processes, working methods and day-to-day collaboration in specialist departments. Nevertheless, one crucial aspect is often underestimated: the targeted training of employees. The assumption often prevails:

OpenStack in practice
Cloud Basics

Cloud lift with a plan: how we achieved real migration success with Public OpenStack

Cloud lift with a plan: how we achieved real migration success with Public OpenStack Cloud migrations rarely fail because of the technology - but because of the implementation. A lack of automation, complex dependencies and a rigid understanding of infrastructure often mean that the "lift" does not succeed and the "shift" fails to materialize. But what if you rely on an open platform such as OpenStack?

OpenStack relevance
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Open, independent, future-proof: OpenStack is more relevant than ever!

Open, independent, future-proof: OpenStack is more relevant than ever! Proprietary cloud services offer convenience - but often at the expense of flexibility, transparency and cost-effectiveness. High operating costs, dependence on individual providers and limited customization options are making some people think twice. At a time when digital sovereignty, regulatory requirements and pressure to innovate are playing key roles, OpenStack is becoming increasingly important as an open, scalable

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