Many see the cloud dependency – few know where to begin
Summary
The article argues that organizations rely too heavily on a few large cloud and technology vendors without real control over data, systems, and operations. It explains that digital sovereignty depends on law, platform technology, and day-to-day operations working together. The piece recommends breaking the problem into concrete areas such as cloud infrastructure, collaboration tools, and identity access before planning a practical digital backup plan. It points to public-sector examples in Europe, including Schleswig-Holstein, where organizations are moving toward open alternatives to reduce dependency. The core message is that companies and public institutions should start with a structured assessment and then prioritize the most critical systems first.