Sovereign Cloud Solutions for German SMBs

The Data Jurisdiction Dilemma for German SMBs

Your company's data decisions in 2025 carry real legal weight. What used to be optional compliance is now mandatory under GDPR, BDSG, and the coming EU AI Act.

Here's the problem: Even when US cloud providers store your data in European data centers, the US CLOUD Act still applies. This creates a legal gray area that puts your GDPR compliance at risk and makes EU AI Act preparation complicated.

The result? Your legal team says no to AI projects. Your Industry 4.0 initiatives get delayed. You watch competitors move faster while you stay stuck wondering if your next data decision will trigger a compliance issue.

How We Solve This: Sovereign Cloud Solutions

Real data sovereignty means your information stays under German and EU law completely. No foreign government access. No legal confusion. Just clear compliance.

We build these solutions using German platforms like StackIt. Your data gets the protection it needs, and your teams get the green light to move forward with AI and advanced data projects they've been waiting to start.

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

Data Compliance Audit

We map out where your sensitive data lives right now. Which applications handle customer information? What AI projects are on hold? Where are the GDPR weak spots that keep your legal team up at night? We document everything and show you exactly which data needs sovereign protection and why.
Sovereign Cloud Blueprint

We design your new setup using German platforms like StackIt where it matters most. You get a clear migration plan that shows how we'll move your critical systems without breaking anything. No guesswork about what goes where or when your teams can start their AI projects.
Build and Migration

Our engineers handle the technical work. We set up your sovereign environment, move your data securely, and reconfigure your applications to work in the new setup. Your teams stay productive while we handle the complex migration work behind the scenes.
Handoff and Documentation

We test everything twice, document how it all works, and train your team to maintain it. You get compliance reports for your auditors and clear procedures so your IT team knows exactly how to keep everything running smoothly.

What This Means For You: Key Technical & Strategic Advantages

Legal Compliance Solved

Your critical data stays on German soil under German law. No CLOUD Act worries. No GDPR gray areas. Clear compliance for current regulations and the upcoming EU AI Act.

Security Built In

End-to-end encryption, strict access controls, and full audit trails. Built on platforms with ISO 27001 and BSI C5 certifications that German regulators trust.

AI Projects Get Green Light

Train AI models on customer health data. Run predictive maintenance on manufacturing systems. Your sensitive data never leaves Europe, so your legal team says yes to innovation projects.

German Business Operations

Contracts, billing, and support all work under German business law. Simpler procurement, easier vendor management, familiar business practices.

No Vendor Lock-in

Open standards and portable solutions mean you control your technology choices. Switch platforms when you need to without rebuilding everything from scratch.

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Your Expected Outcomes: Beyond Compliance to Strategic Advantage

Pass Every Audit

Clear documentation proves your data handling meets GDPR and BDSG requirements. Auditors get the evidence they need, and you avoid compliance headaches.

No Foreign Law Worries

Your sovereign setup protects you from US CLOUD Act requests and other foreign legal complications. Your data stays under German control.

R&D Gets Unstuck

Your product teams can finally use sensitive customer data for AI training and Industry 4.0 projects. Clear legal guidelines mean faster innovation and better products that competitors can't match.

Better Data Oversight

Your compliance team gets clear visibility into where data lives, who accesses it, and how it moves. Simple controls that actually work.

Customer Trust

German customers and partners see you take data protection seriously. Your reputation strengthens with regulators and clients who value privacy.

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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

Sovereign Compliance & Innovation Audit

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.

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Navigate German and EU data laws with confidence and empower your digital transformation.

Page last updated:

September 23, 2025

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