Sovereign Cloud Solutions for German SMBs

The Data Jurisdiction Dilemma for German SMBs

In 2025, controlling your data is no longer just a best practice. It's now legally required and vital for your reputation.

While US-based cloud providers offer powerful tools, foreign laws like the US CLOUD Act create ongoing compliance uncertainty for GDPR, BDSG, and the upcoming EU AI Act, even for data in their EU data centers. This can directly affect your compliance with GDPR and BDSG, and how ready you are for the EU AI Act.

This uncertainty means more than just legal risk. It limits what you can do with your data in areas like AI and Industry 4.0. When sensitive customer information or key intellectual property is involved, this confusion can stop important projects. We help you move past this.

The Path to True Data Control: Engineered Sovereign Solutions

True data control is about more than choosing an EU data center. It's about your data being stored, handled, and managed strictly under German or EU law by compliant companies.

At STX Next, we build these solutions, often using trusted German platforms like StackIt. This not only gives you peace of mind but also the freedom to use your data in ways that were previously restricted.

I'm Janusz Kukla, Head of Cloud at STX Next.

My team specializes in developing cloud solutions that meet the strict data protection and jurisdictional requirements of the German Mittelstand.

We analyze your specific data flows, compliance obligations (GDPR, BDSG, AI Act), and innovation goals. This allows us to design solutions that provide genuine data control, often on platforms like StackIt. Our focus is on providing you with Rechtssicherheit and a secure foundation for your digital transformation.

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Your Path to Sovereign Cloud Operations: A Collaborative Engineering Approach

Comprehensive Risk & Requirements Analysis (Your 'Sovereign Compliance & Innovation Audit')

We begin by understanding your specific data landscape, current cloud usage, critical applications (especially those involving PII, IP, or AI training data), and precise compliance obligations under GDPR, BDSG, and the forthcoming EU AI Act. We identify specific jurisdictional risks and areas where data sovereignty is paramount for your business continuity and innovation.
Tailored Sovereign Architecture Design

Based on the audit, we design a robust cloud architecture. This often involves leveraging German-domiciled platforms like StackIt for critical workloads, ensuring data residency and processing occur exclusively under German/EU law. We map out secure data migration paths and integration points with your existing systems, prioritizing minimal disruption and maximum security.
Expert Engineering, Migration & Implementation

Our certified cloud engineers and data specialists execute the plan. This includes secure data migration, configuring the sovereign cloud environment (e.g., Kubernetes clusters on StackIt, secure network configurations, identity and access management aligned with German standards), and deploying or re-architecting your applications for optimal performance and compliance within this sovereign framework.
Verification, Validation & Ongoing Governance Enablement

We work with your teams to verify that all data controls are in place and that the solution meets all specified compliance requirements. We provide documentation and can assist in establishing governance protocols to maintain long-term data sovereignty and compliance, ensuring your solution remains resilient and aligned with evolving regulations.

What This Means For You: Key Technical & Strategic Advantages

Unambiguous Legal & Jurisdictional Certainty

Operate with confidence knowing your designated critical data is stored and processed on German soil (e.g., via StackIt), governed exclusively by German and EU law. This directly addresses GDPR and BDSG requirements and mitigates risks associated with foreign legislation like the US CLOUD Act.

Robust Security & Access Control by Design

Benefit from infrastructure and application architectures engineered for security from the ground up. This includes stringent access controls, end-to-end encryption, and audit trails aligned with German data protection expectations, leveraging platforms with certifications like ISO 27001 and BSI C5 where applicable.

Foundation for New AI & Data Initiatives

Build and use AI models, and run other data-heavy applications with sensitive German or EU data, knowing it never leaves European soil. This is key for meeting the EU AI Act and protecting your valuable intellectual property. For example, you can safely train AI on protected customer health data, or analyze manufacturing data for predictive maintenance without concern about foreign access. This opens doors to new business models and services that rely on absolute data trust.

Operational Alignment & Efficiency

Work with systems and processes that understand German business practices. Contracts, billing, and support can be structured under German/EU terms, simplifying procurement and ongoing management for your German operations.

Reduced Risk of Vendor Lock-in & Enhanced Strategic Flexibility

While leveraging robust platforms, our engineering approach focuses on open standards and portable solutions where possible, giving you greater long-term flexibility and control over your technology stack, avoiding over-reliance on single-vendor ecosystems for your most critical sovereign needs.

Secure Your Data's Future in Germany

Identify your specific data jurisdiction risks and unlock compliant innovation pathways. Request your Sovereign Compliance & Innovation Audit.

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Your Expected Outcomes: Beyond Compliance to Strategic Advantage

Demonstrable GDPR & BDSG Adherence

Gain verifiable proof that your critical data operations meet stringent German and EU data protection laws, simplifying audits and building trust with customers and regulators.

Mitigation of Extraterritorial Legal Risks

Significantly reduce exposure to foreign laws (e.g., US CLOUD Act) for data processed within your engineered sovereign environment, safeguarding your company's autonomy.

Accelerated & Secure Innovation Cycles

Your R&D and product teams can now use sensitive data for AI, analytics, and Industry 4.0 projects with clear legal and security rules. This means you can move faster and be more confident in developing new products and services that truly stand out in the market, built on data you fully control.

Enhanced Data Governance & Control

Implement clear data lineage, access controls, and management protocols within a framework designed for sovereignty, giving your CDO and compliance teams greater oversight and control.

Increased Stakeholder & Customer Trust

Reinforce your commitment to data protection and privacy, enhancing your reputation with German customers, partners, and regulatory bodies who prioritize these values.

Read the Full Success Story

Engineering for Complex & Secure Systems

While every client's sovereignty needs are unique, our work with enterprises like Linde – developing secure internal tools for sensitive operational data – demonstrates our capability in handling complex data environments with a focus on security and reliability. We apply this same rigorous engineering approach to your sovereign cloud requirements.

Don’t just take our word for it:

5.0

STX Next displayed exemplary project management throughout our collaboration.

Project Manager

CloudCompli

Verified by Clutch, Jan 17, 2024

5.0

STX Next has been a great partner in helping us reach our goals.

Chief Technology Officer

Real Estate Technology Company

Verified by Clutch, Nov 8, 2024

5.0

I appreciate the flexibility with which they roll teammates on and off the project.

Chief Technology Officer

B Generous

Verified by Clutch, Jan 12, 2023

5.0

They’re very inquisitive engineers, plugged in designers, and want to know your business in a genuine way.

Chief Operating Officer

Alpha Technology, Man Group

Verified by Clutch, Jun 30, 2020

Assess Your Path to True Data Control and Compliant Innovation

Curious about your current data jurisdiction exposure and how an engineered sovereign cloud solution could benefit your business? Request your complimentary, no-obligation 'Sovereign Compliance & Innovation Audit'.

In a confidential 45-minute discussion, our senior cloud strategists will help you:

Objectively map your current data jurisdiction and pinpoint potential exposures.
Identify bottlenecks to sovereign innovation for 1-2 key initiatives.
Outline pragmatic, high-level considerations for transitioning to a truly sovereign EU cloud environment.

This audit is designed to provide you with actionable insights to inform your strategic decisions. There is no obligation beyond this initial discussion.

Request Your Sovereign Audit

Clarify your data compliance posture and explore secure innovation pathways for your German operations.

Secure, Compliant Cloud Solutions for German SMBs

Cloud Agility You Need, With the Data Sovereignty German Law Demands.