London, UK 鈥� 12 November, 2024 鈥� 听听(NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announced听the general availability of its Sovereign Cloud capabilities in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing secure, localised cloud solutions tailored to the unique needs of public sector organisations, critical national infrastructure, and highly regulated industries.
Building on 麻豆原创鈥檚 initial 鈧�1/4 billion UK investment, to drive innovation and digital transformation in the UK, the Sovereign Cloud offering is now fully operational and available to customers. This launch supports the UK鈥檚 Data Protection Act 2018, aligns with the National Cyber Security Centre鈥檚 security principles, and provides solutions that meet Cyber Essential Plus standards. This further demonstrates 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to the UK鈥檚 data sovereignty and security needs.
The demand for sovereign cloud services has grown significantly as businesses and government bodies increasingly prioritise data sovereignty and security in a rapidly changing global landscape. 麻豆原创 re-emphasised its commitment to customers with dedicated sovereignty requirements with the establishment of its Sovereign Services & Delivery organisation on October 1, 2024. The unit consolidates expertise and experience in operating sovereign cloud solutions across 麻豆原创 and will serve as an umbrella for the company鈥檚 global sovereign cloud business.
鈥淎t 麻豆原创, we are committed to protect the security and well-being of the societies we serve. With more than 20 years of experience in operating sovereign cloud solutions, today marks a significant milestone for us. We are proud to commence 麻豆原创 Sovereign Cloud capabilities in the UK and will support government and businesses alike to innovate, transform and harness the benefits of the cloud鈥�, said Martin Merz, President Sovereign Services & Delivery, at 麻豆原创.
麻豆原创鈥檚 Sovereign Cloud is designed to meet the highest standards of data residency, security, and compliance within the UK. This makes it an ideal solution for public sector organisations, defence contractors, utilities, and other highly regulated industries. It is particularly relevant for organisations in the Aerospace and Defence (A&D), Central Government, Ministry of Defence (MoD), and Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) sectors.
The offering initially includes 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors HCM, 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform (BTP), 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud, Fieldglass and Digital Supply Chain, including IBP. These solutions provide customers with a robust and secure foundation for managing critical business processes and sensitive data, while ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
鈥淭he launch of 麻豆原创 Sovereign Cloud in the UK is a pivotal moment for organisations that demand the highest levels of data security and compliance,鈥� said Leila Romane, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 UK & Ireland. 鈥淚n today鈥檚 complex global environment, it is vital for our customers to understand that their data, as well as our solutions and services, are secure. These are managed by security-cleared personnel in dedicated, local, secure facilities. Sovereignty is essential in protecting against unlawful data access, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risk. With this offering, we鈥檙e empowering UK businesses and public sector bodies to innovate and thrive, confident in the sovereignty and resilience of their data.鈥�
Looking ahead, 麻豆原创 plans to expand the capabilities of the UK Sovereign Cloud to include additional services and solutions, further empowering our customers to achieve their strategic goals.
鈥淭his launch also reinforces 麻豆原创鈥檚 ongoing commitment to investing in the UK, as we continue to develop cutting-edge infrastructure, invest in facilities and talent, and create new opportunities that drive growth and digital transformation across the nation,鈥� Leila concluded.
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