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title: "Data sovereignty - Fairbanks"
description: "Ensure your digital sovereignty with open source private cloud infrastructure. Ensure full control over access, location and legal compliance with solutions designed for sovereignty and resilience."
url: "https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/nl/sovereignty/data-sovereignty/"
language: "en"
---

# Data sovereignty

When data crosses borders, so do the risks. Data sovereignty means staying in control of where your data lives, who can access it and under what legal conditions. Organizations turn to private cloud environments built on open source technology to protect that control. Designed for independence, aligned with European governance and ready for long-term continuity. 

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Where your data lives, and who controls it

## When access to your own data is no longer guaranteed 

What happens when a cloud provider decides to cut off access? When geopolitical developments, sanctions or vendor policy changes interrupt your operations? Data sovereignty is not just a theoretical issue. Its implications are real, immediate and potentially devastating. 

The bankruptcy of ATB Bank in 2024 is a telling example. Despite being financially healthy, the bank collapsed when cloud providers including Microsoft and AWS terminated access to essential systems. Their actions followed US sanctions but came without delay, cutting off email, applications and internal records. Critical data became unreachable. Operational control was lost. Legal and financial processes stalled. The consequence: full business failure due to a lack of data access. 

This is what a lack of sovereignty can look like. Not a compliance violation, but a complete loss of continuity. 

![data sovereignty](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/12/data-sovereignty.webp?width=1500 "data sovereignty")

Watch our online keynote

## Sovereignty without concessions: full control, zero compromise

The US Cloud Act can shut down your operations overnight, even when your data sits in Europe. Real companies have lost access to critical systems, backups, and email within minutes due to foreign jurisdictional reach. 

This keynote reveals why data location isn’t protection. Discover how operational and technological sovereignty work together, and why open source infrastructure is your path to genuine independence without rebuilding everything. 

Learn the three-pillar framework tech leaders need to navigate geopolitical risks and maintain business continuity.

[Watch this keynote now](https://www.fairbanks.nl/3x-cloud-sovereignty-what-every-cxos-needs-to-know-in-2026/)

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Your cloud, your rules

## What is data sovereignty?

Data sovereignty means having full control over your digital environment, over where your data resides, who can access it, and under what conditions that access is maintained. It requires more than just compliance with laws like the GDPR or the CLOUD Act. It demands that your infrastructure is designed to remain independent, even in the face of external pressure. 

Governance, accessibility and continuity are not guaranteed when using third-party cloud services. If a provider’s decision or a foreign legal process can override your access rights, your sovereignty is compromised. 

Data sovereignty

## How to stay in control

Data sovereignty is not a product or checkbox. It is a strategic choice, one that starts at the infrastructure level.

That is why we support organizations in building private cloud environments based entirely on open source software. With platforms like Kubernetes, Linux, OpenStack and Ceph, we help you:

- Avoid vendor lock-in and licensing dependencies
- Host data and workloads within trusted legal jurisdictions
- Maintain full visibility and access at all times
- Align your infrastructure with European governance standards

## Download the whitepaper: The sovereign cloud

This whitepaper explores the growing demand for digital sovereignty and explains how organizations can regain control over data, technology, and operations. It reveals the risks of public cloud dependency and outlines how open source infrastructure provides a resilient, sovereign alternative.

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What our customers say

## Success stories

The University of Luxembourg modernized its IT infrastructure with OpenStack to support high-performance computing and large-scale research. In collaboration with Fairbanks, the university improved scalability, automation, and resource efficiency while reducing costs and manual workload. The transformation enhanced agility, data security, and compliance, empowering cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary innovation.

![University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024×867](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024x867-1.webp?width=500 "University_of_Luxembourg_logo_fr.svg.png-1024×867")

University of Luxembourg

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SURF, the collaborative ICT organization for Dutch education and research, modernized its digital infrastructure to support high-performance computing, secure data management, and nationwide collaboration. With Fairbanks’ expertise, SURF enhanced scalability, security, and innovation, empowering institutions to share resources and accelerate research. The transformation improved efficiency, equity, and member engagement across the sector.

![Surf-logo.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/06/Surf-logo.png.webp?width=500 "Surf-logo.png")

SURF

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Fingent optimized its OpenStack environment with the help of Fairbanks, resulting in higher performance, more stable networks, and improved backup and monitoring processes. Thanks to global collaboration and support, Fingent was able to operate more efficiently, minimize risks, and deliver software solutions to clients worldwide more quickly.

![fingent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/figent.webp?width=500 "fingent")

Fingent

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KPN modernized its infrastructure with a scalable, open cloud platform to enable faster virtualization and higher service quality. Thanks to Fairbanks, KPN is now better equipped to handle network traffic, launch innovative services, and strengthen its leadership in the telecom sector.

![kpn](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/kpn.webp?width=500 "kpn")

KPN

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Delta Electronics improved operational efficiency and agility with a tailor-made OpenStack solution from Fairbanks. Thanks to optimized resource management, digital twins, and energy-efficient technologies, Delta achieved significant gains in production performance and sustainability.

![delta](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/delta.webp?width=500 "delta")

Delta Electronics

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ODC-Noord modernized its IT infrastructure with scalable, secure cloud solutions to support Dutch government services. Thanks to Fairbanks, flexibility increased, security and compliance improved, and significant progress was made toward a CO₂-neutral data center operation. The efficiency and reliability of the service delivery improved noticeably.

![Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768×1536.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768x1536.png.webp?width=500 "Logo_rijksoverheid.svg-1-768×1536.png")

ODC-Noord

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Realtime Solutions transformed its IT infrastructure with OpenStack to enhance real-time performance for sectors such as logistics, finance, and telecom. Thanks to Fairbanks’ expertise, the company now benefits from a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environment with low latency. This led to increased operational efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and a stronger competitive position.

![Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768×203.png](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768x203.png.webp?width=500 "Realtime-Solutions-BV-logo-768×203.png")

Realtime Solutions

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The Danish Ministry of Children and Education transformed its IT infrastructure to reduce costs, eliminate vendor lock-in, and improve agility. With Fairbanks’ open-source expertise, the Ministry gained full control over its cloud environment, leading to faster service delivery, lower operational costs, and greater system stability. This shift positioned the Ministry as a leader in public-sector digital innovation, enhancing support for educators and students across Denmark.

![PNG-CycleSoftware](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2026/01/PNG-CycleSoftware.png?width=500 "PNG-CycleSoftware")

CycleSoftware

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The Danish Ministry of Children and Education transformed its IT infrastructure to reduce costs, eliminate vendor lock-in, and improve agility. With Fairbanks’ open-source expertise, the Ministry gained full control over its cloud environment, leading to faster service delivery, lower operational costs, and greater system stability. This shift positioned the Ministry as a leader in public-sector digital innovation, enhancing support for educators and students across Denmark.

Danish Ministry of Children and Education

[Read full story](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/danish-ministry-of-children-and-education/)

VodafoneZiggo unified its cloud environments with a scalable OpenStack solution, supported by Fairbanks. This resulted in increased efficiency, improved control, and a smooth transition without disruption. The new infrastructure provides the flexibility to respond more quickly to customer demands and market developments.

![VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768×190](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/media/uploads/2025/07/VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768x190-1.webp?width=500 "VodafoneZiggo-Lockup-RGB.width-800-768×190")

VodafoneZiggo

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Insights & resources

## Latest blogs & news

[Insights & resources](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/insights-resources/)

[KeynoteSustainable private cloud: how to balance energy, performance and business impact![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)Sustainable private cloud: how to balance energy, performance and business impactEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/sustainable-private-cloud/)

[BlogOpenStack Hibiscus is here: What’s new in the latest release![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)October 20, 2026OpenStack Hibiscus is here: What’s new in the latest releaseTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/openstack-hibiscus-is-here-whats-new-in-the-latest-release/)

[KeynoteHow Kubernetes and Talos make OpenStack easier to upgrade, manage and scale![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)How Kubernetes and Talos make OpenStack easier to upgrade, manage and scaleEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/how-kubernetes-and-talos-make-openstack-easier-to-upgrade-manage-and-scale/)

[KeynoteFrom infrastructure complexity to cloud control: how to orchestrate your datacenter with software![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)From infrastructure complexity to cloud control: how to orchestrate your datacenter with softwareEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/from-infrastructure-complexity-to-cloud-control-how-to-orchestrate-your-datacenter-with-software/)

[BlogDigital autonomy: looking beyond the cloud![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)September 9, 2026Digital autonomy: looking beyond the cloudTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/digital-autonomy-looking-beyond-the-cloud/)

[BlogUpgrading OpenStack: why containerization and Kubernetes are the answer![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)August 26, 2026Upgrading OpenStack: why containerization and Kubernetes are the answerTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/upgrading-openstack-containerization-kubernetes/)

[BlogCloud infrastructure migration: what are your options and where do you start?![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)July 24, 2026Cloud infrastructure migration: what are your options and where do you start?Technology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/cloud-infrastructure-migration-what-are-your-options-and-where-do-you-start/)

[BlogFairbanks named as a representative vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)July 21, 2026Fairbanks named as a representative vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for cloud infrastructure sovereign solutionsTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/fairbanks-named-as-a-representative-vendor-in-the-2026-gartner-market-guide-for-cloud-infrastructure-sovereign-solutions/)

[BlogMutable vs. immutable infrastructure![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)June 18, 2026Mutable vs. immutable infrastructure: What it means for your datacenterTechnology](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/mutable-vs-immutable-infrastructure-what-it-means-for-your-datacenter/)

[BlogPress release![Post background](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/static/background_column.jpg)June 10, 2026Press releaseEvent](https://fairbanks-upgrade.ubo-dev.nl/press-release/)

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