Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has made a binding promise regarding the storage of European users' data exclusively on the continent. This initiative aims to strengthen the digital independence of businesses and public institutions in the European Union. The company is introducing innovative artificial intelligence solutions that enable offline operation and is developing the concept of a sovereign cloud, tailored to the rigorous legal requirements of member states.
Data location guarantee
Microsoft has committed to storing and processing all European user data exclusively on servers within the European Union.
Offline artificial intelligence
The introduction of AI models capable of operating without network access eliminates the risk of sensitive information leaking outside the customer's secure infrastructure.
Support for Polish companies
The corporation declares assistance in building the digital independence of Polish enterprises based on local data centers and EU legal norms.
The American tech giant Microsoft is redefining its strategy for presence in the European market, placing the postulate of digital sovereignty first. Satya Nadella, the company's CEO, during a series of meetings with European partners, declared that data generated by customers from the European Union will not be transferred outside its borders. This is a direct response to growing concerns about privacy and risks associated with American legislation, such as the CLOUD Act. A key element of the new offering is the development of a sovereign cloud, which is to ensure full control over information resources. Microsoft is going a step further by announcing AI models capable of functioning completely without an internet connection. This solution is dedicated to strategically important industries, including the defense and financial sectors, where even the theoretical risk of data transmission to external servers is unacceptable. This approach aims to build trust in an era of widespread integration of digital productivity tools with AI algorithms. Technological relations between the USA and Europe have for years been shaped by disputes over privacy protection, initiated by rulings of the EU Court of Justice, which invalidated successive legal frameworks for data transfer, deeming U.S. protection standards insufficient. In the Polish context, Microsoft places strong emphasis on the digital independence of domestic enterprises. The use of local data center infrastructure is to guarantee that Polish companies can utilize the most modern solutions while being fully compliant with GDPR. This strategy is seen as an attempt to avoid further restrictions from EU regulators and to strengthen its market position against growing competition from local cloud service providers. Nadella emphasizes that technology must be aligned with the values of the region in which it operates. „We can now guarantee data and AI model sovereignty for every European customer.” — Satya Nadella
Mentioned People
- Satya Nadella — Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft, responsible for the new data sovereignty strategy.