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EU sovereignty push gives tech buyers a new alphabet soup to swallow
The EU's plan to triple datacenter capacity and strengthen digital sovereignty through the Technological Sovereignty Package introduces complex requirements for public sector tech buyers, including Union Assurance Levels (UALs) to ensure control over data and supply chains. Concerns stem from reliance on US cloud providers, highlighted by Microsoft's actions under US sanctions and the CLOUD Act.
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