SAP SE announced the general availability of its Sovereign Cloud capabilities in the U.K., marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing secure, localized cloud solutions tailored to the unique needs of public sector organizations, critical national infrastructure, and highly regulated industries.
This launch supports the U.K.’s Data Protection Act 2018, aligns with the National Cyber Security Centre’s security principles, and provides solutions that meet Cyber Essential Plus standards. This further demonstrates SAP’s commitment to the U.K.’s data sovereignty and security needs, according to SAP.
The demand for sovereign cloud services has grown significantly as businesses and government bodies increasingly prioritize data sovereignty and security in a rapidly changing global landscape. SAP re-emphasized its commitment to customers with dedicated sovereignty requirements with the establishment of its Sovereign Services & Delivery organization on October 1, 2024. The unit consolidates expertise and experience in operating sovereign cloud solutions across SAP and will serve as an umbrella for the company’s global sovereign cloud business.
“At SAP, we are committed to protect the security and well-being of the societies we serve. With more than 20 years of experience in operating sovereign cloud solutions, today marks a significant milestone for us. We are proud to commence SAP Sovereign Cloud capabilities in the UK and will support government and businesses alike to innovate, transform and harness the benefits of the cloud”, said Martin Merz, president sovereign services and delivery, at SAP.
SAP’s Sovereign Cloud is designed to meet the highest standards of data residency, security, and compliance within the U.K.
This makes it an ideal solution for public sector organizations, defense contractors, utilities, and other highly regulated industries. It is particularly relevant for organizations in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D), Central Government, Ministry of Defense (MoD), and Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) sectors.
The offering initially includes SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, SAP SuccessFactors HCM, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Analytics Cloud, Fieldglass and Digital Supply Chain, including IBP.
These solutions provide customers with a robust and secure foundation for managing critical business processes and sensitive data, while ensuring compliance with U.K. regulations.
Looking ahead, SAP plans to expand the capabilities of the U.K. Sovereign Cloud to include additional services and solutions, further empowering our customers to achieve their strategic goals.
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