Why We Must Say Goodbye to AWS, Azure & Google Cloud Now

Digital transformation is no longer a thing of the future – it is a reality. It affects not only e-commerce or digital tools in the office but has deeply penetrated the foundation of our society: connected production processes, automated supply chains, digital healthcare, smart energy grids, and the management of critical infrastructures. In short: the backbone of our economy and administration.

Yet this very backbone is currently reliant on foreign legislation – and that’s dangerous.

The Invisible Dependence on US Hyperscalers

Many companies and public institutions in Germany rely on cloud solutions from Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure), or Google Cloud. At first glance, this seems pragmatic: high scalability, a broad ecosystem, strong innovation cycles. But a closer look reveals: this apparent technological superiority comes at a price.

The CLOUD Act, a US law, obliges US companies to release data – regardless of where it is stored. This means: even if your data is in a data center in Frankfurt or Munich, US authorities can access it. Without a court order in Germany. Without your consent. Without a real legal process.

What does this mean concretely?

Digital Sovereignty is Not a Luxury – It is Vital

What many dismiss as an ideological issue is, in fact, a strategic necessity. Losing control over your data and digital processes means losing your ability to act – economically and politically. Digital sovereignty means:

• Sovereignty over your own data
• Transparent and verifiable infrastructure
• Interoperability and portability
• Legal compliance within European standards

Why Now is the Right Time to Switch

The technologies for sovereign cloud infrastructures are here. Projects like GAIA-X, Sovereign Cloud Stack (SCS), or Open Source-based platforms offer real alternatives – secure, scalable, and economically attractive.

What is Needed Now:

• Bold decision-makers who do not delegate responsibility but shape it.
• Political groundwork, e.g., through a digital ministry that not only manages but empowers.
• Partners at eye level who support the migration, setup, and operation of sovereign infrastructures.

ayedo: Your Partner for Digital Self-Determination

At ayedo, we accompany organizations on their journey to a sovereign cloud. Our approach is holistic:

• Architectural consulting for sovereign IT infrastructures
• Building and operating European cloud alternatives
• Integration of Open Source technologies
• Focus on security, sustainability, and future viability

Whether public administration, critical infrastructure, or medium-sized businesses – those who still rely on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud today must face consequences tomorrow. Now is the moment for change.

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Are you considering a change? We show you what digital sovereignty looks like in practice – without compromises in performance, security, or scalability.

Let’s shape the future together. The right time is now.