Was does Digital Sovereignty mean?
Digital sovereignty starts with knowing where you depend on technology—and being in control of those dependencies. As an independent partner, msg empowers organizations to strike the perfect balance tailored to their unique circumstances—leveraging hyperscaler collaborations when advantageous, while championing German and European solutions where regulatory requirements or risk considerations demand it.
Our Consulting Approach for Greater Digital Sovereignty
Neutral and Solution-Oriented
We provide independent advice, free from ties to specific vendors or platforms. Our focus is on what makes genuine technical and economic sense for your organization — not on what happens to be trending right now.
Holistic and Transparent
We analyze existing dependencies and identify where new risks could arise. Our analyses are based on clear criteria and transparent assessments.
Realistic and Built for the Future
We help you unlock the potential of the cloud while keeping control firmly in your hands. To achieve this, we develop strategies that strike the right balance between performance, control, and security.
Why msg?
Independent and European
Independent, family-owned, and free from corporate interests
Regulatory compliance
Deep expertise across insurance, banking, public sector, healthcare, defense & aerospace, and other critical infrastructure sectors
Experienced in cloud operations
Operating business-critical systems for leading companies worldwide — with around three-quarters of the world’s reinsurers relying on msg systems
Holistic approach
Consulting on cloud strategies, digital resilience and business continuity
Technological independence
SaaS solutions on public clouds or through European operations (KaaS), private cloud solutions for industry-specific applications, and deep expertise in open-source development
Reliable
Long-term partnerships and proven implementation expertise—trusted by 28 of the 40 companies in Germany’s DAX index
Unlock the Full Potential with Strong Cloud Partnerships
Whether hyperscalers, European cloud platforms, private or public cloud — the choice is yours. In addition to strong cloud partnerships, we offer our own sovereign cloud solutions, designed to provide maximum data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. This enables us to combine technological choice and flexibility with European data protection standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Sovereignty
Verifiable criteria are essential to making the right strategic decision: data residency, contractual exit options, relevant certifications, vendor lock-in, and clearly defined responsibilities throughout ongoing operations. Together, we’ll identify which criteria matter most for your specific business and regulatory environment, then assess the available cloud offerings against both compliance requirements and economic priorities.
The key is to combine different approaches rather than make a sweeping decision for or against a particular provider: Hyperscaler services can be a valuable part of your strategy—while being embedded within a broader approach that brings together greater control, flexibility, and reduced risk.
The right choice depends on the regulatory framework that applies to your organization—from the BSI KRITIS Regulation and NIS2 to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) — as well as your specific security requirements and chosen operating model. We assess the available cloud providers against these criteria to identify the solution that best fits your regulatory, operational, and business needs.
The majority of our customers operate in highly regulated industries — giving us deep expertise in both their specific regulatory environments and the IT operations they depend on. As a family-run, independent company with no external financing, we offer the stability, independence, and long-term commitment our customers need to navigate digital sovereignty with confidence.
We begin by uncovering existing dependencies and assessing your risks and regulatory requirements against clear, verifiable criteria. From there, we develop a tailored strategy that fits your specific business, technology, and compliance landscape.
msg works with leading cloud providers including AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, and is a Launch Partner of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Our ecosystem also extends to European cloud platforms, as well as private and public cloud solutions. Beyond our partnerships, we offer our own sovereign cloud solutions—from SaaS with European operations (KaaS) to open-source development expertise. This broad portfolio gives you the flexibility to combine different technologies while maintaining a strong focus on European data protection and sovereignty.