What are Sovereign Cloud Platforms?

Sovereign cloud platforms are cloud infrastructures that operate under strict jurisdictional and regulatory boundaries, ensuring that data remains under local control and cannot be accessed by foreign governments. These platforms are typically operated by European cloud providers like IONOS Cloud, OVHcloud, STACKIT, or built as private or community clouds. They are designed to comply with local laws such as GDPR, national security policies, and digital sovereignty frameworks. When using tools like meshStack, organizations can integrate sovereign cloud platforms into a unified governance and orchestration layer, ensuring consistent access control, security policies, and cost visibility—across both sovereign and hyperscale clouds.