Sovereign European hosting: the power shift your business needs.
Compliance is no longer a choice, it's a risk.With NIS2 enforcement and tightening European regulations, simply choosing a 'European region' is an illusion of compliance if your provider is a US-based entity subject to foreign surveillance laws. Don't let your cloud provider become your biggest liability. We provide a proven path to 100% sovereign hosting, ensuring the security of your organization.
As a digital product agency, our job is to ensure the products we build are resilient. That means looking beyond the 'standard' US stack. Over the past year, our engineering teams have been benchmarking European alternatives to see how they stack up in terms of developer experience, scalability, and security.
Why shift now?
Three paths to sovereignty
We don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" migration. Depending on your current architecture and internal expertise, we offer three distinct strategic tracks:
Focus: Compliance & speed.
For whom: Organizations that are technically sound but legally vulnerable. We migrate your existing setup to European infrastructure with minimal friction, ensuring immediate NIS2 compliance and data sovereignty.
Focus: Performance & future-proofing.
For whom: Legacy systems that need a refresh. We don't just move your code; we rebuild it using open-architecture standards. This eliminates vendor lock-in and optimizes your cloud spend from day one.
Focus: Control & internal empowerment.
For whom: Organizations that want to manage their own sovereign cloud but need the blueprint. We act as your strategic partner, designing the architecture and training your team to run a secure, independent infrastructure under your own management.
"The reality of sovereign hosting is an 80/20 rule: for 80% of standard applications, the migration to European infrastructure is seamless and proven. For the complex 20%, those requiring specialized cloud features, we don’t just 'move' them; we architect the custom bridge needed to make them work."
- Maarten Anckaert, Innovation manager at icapps
Your European cloud FAQ
1. Is AWS actually GDPR compliant in 2026?
Technically, yes, but it’s complicated. While AWS offers “data residency” in Frankfurt or Paris, they are still a US-based company subject to the US CLOUD Act. This means US authorities could theoretically request access to data stored on their servers.
2. How much can I save on “Egress Fees” by switching to a European provider?
On average, businesses save up to 80% on networking costs. Hyperscalers like AWS and Azure typically charge around $0.05–$0.09 per GB just to move your data out of their cloud.
3. What are the specific NIS2 requirements for my cloud infrastructure?
Under the 2026 NIS2 enforcement, “Important” and “Essential” entities must prove supply chain security. This means you are legally responsible for the security of your cloud provider.
4. Can I use Terraform and Kubernetes on Scaleway?
Yes. In 2026, “Vendor Lock-in” is the #1 fear for CTOs. Most European clouds now offer Managed Kubernetes (Kapsule) and full Terraform providers.
5. Which European cloud is best for AI and GPUs in 2026?
For AI startups, the search is usually for H100/B200 availability. While US giants often have long waitlists or high “on-demand” prices, European providers like Scaleway have carved out a niche as the AI Cloud of Europe.
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