The Path of an AI Creator News: The battle for data sovereignty is intensifying! How will the cloud market change with the entry of major hyperscalers? #SovereignCloud #Hyperscaler #DataPrivacy
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What is the "sovereign cloud" that we've been hearing about a lot lately? Why is it attracting the attention of major IT companies?
Hello, I'm John! In the world of AI and technology, new words keep appearing one after another, which is very interesting. Today, I'd like to talk about a new word that has been gaining attention lately:Sovereign CloudI would like to take a look at this together with you. You may have heard of the "cloud" but wondered what a "sovereign" is. Don't worry! As always, I'll explain it in an easy-to-understand way for beginners.
In fact, even big companies like Microsoft have recently started to focus on sovereign clouds. Is there a special reason for this? Let's solve the mystery together!
First of all, what is a "sovereign cloud"?
First, let's briefly review what the "cloud" is. Cloud computing is a service that allows you to store data and use convenient software via the Internet. The idea is that you don't have to pack all your data onto your own PC or smartphone; instead, a large computer on the other side of the Internet can help you.
So what does "sovereign" mean? This is written as "sovereign" in English,Sovereignty"And"from" In other words, a sovereign cloud is roughly speaking "A cloud service that manages data in strict accordance with the rules of your country or region" That's what I mean.
The main reasons why cloud computing is attracting so much attention are as follows:
- Data Privacy: To address concerns such as, "Will my information be used or seen without my permission?"
- Data location: This is to meet the demand of "We want our data to remain in our own country (or a specified location)!"
- Compliance with Laws and Regulations: This is to comply with country and region-specific rules regarding how data should be handled.
In particular, when dealing with highly sensitive data such as important national information, hospital medical records, or confidential company information, the questions "Where, who, and how is it being managed?" become extremely important.
Big IT companies are also getting involved! Microsoft's moves
Recently, a new sovereign cloud company, alongside Amazon and Google, has entered the sovereign cloud market.HyperscalerMicrosoft, the IT giant known as "Cloud Computing (a company that provides cloud services on a huge scale!"), is also starting to make serious efforts in this field.
For example, Microsoft has announced new sovereign cloud products in Europe, including:Data Guardian" This feature includes information such as "Only Microsoft personnel in Europe will be able to remotely access and manage the system," and "Customers will be able to manage their own data encryption keys (the keys to protect their data)."
If you just hear this, you might think, "Oh, the big companies are really thinking about this! That's reassuring!" It's true that having more options is a good thing. But there are actually some things you need to be careful about.
Aren't all good things good? Pitfalls of sovereign clouds
At first glance, it may seem like a great thing that major IT companies offer sovereign clouds. However, in reality, it is a double-edged sword, meaning that while there are good and bad aspects, there are also bad and bad aspects.
One concern that is often raised is the possibility that US law may come into play, especially when it comes to cloud services provided by US companies.
For example, "CLOUD Act". Simply put, this law states that "American companies must provide data stored overseas if requested by an investigative agency, even if the data is not located in the United States." Hmm, that sounds a bit troubling.
Other,"FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act)There is also Section 702 of the law, which allows the US government to collect information about people outside the US for national security reasons.
These laws raise the question of whether a country can truly be called "sovereign," meaning that its data is protected by the rules of its own country. Even if the data is stored in a European data center, if the company providing it is an American company, it may be subject to American law.
Are experts worried? What is the real "Sovereign"?
Some experts have expressed concern about this situation. For example, Benjamin Schiltz, CEO of Wire, a company that provides secure communications services, said, "Microsoft's use of the word 'sovereign' may not be quite literal, given US law."
Shilts points out, "The US government has previously forced companies to submit data even when it is located outside the US. So to what extent is sovereignty truly protected in a 'sovereign cloud'?"
In fact, in some parts of Europe, such as Denmark and the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, there are apparently some movements where people are worried about how American IT companies' products handle their data, so instead they're thinking about switching to locally managed open source (software whose blueprints are publicly available and that anyone can use freely) services. It seems that trust in large American companies is starting to waver a little.
What should we, the users, do?
This situation is a big concern, especially for companies in industries where data handling is strictly regulated by law. Large companies known as hyperscalers certainly have high technical capabilities and networks around the world, and seem very reliable. However, on the other hand, there may be some concerns about the "real" protection of data.
Companies may be faced with a number of choices:
- Should you choose a major company that gives you peace of mind? But is data "sovereignty" really a problem?
- Would you choose a specialized startup that puts "sovereignty" first? However, the variety and scale of services may not be as extensive as those offered by major companies.
Up until now, when choosing a cloud service, people have focused on "convenience," "cheapness," and "new features."Where is our important data managed, by whom, and under what rules?"Data sovereignty" is likely to become a very important point.
What's next for the sovereign cloud market?
According to experts, the sovereign cloud market is expected to continue to grow as awareness of data privacy and compliance with the laws of each country increases across various industries.
However, as the market grows, so does the confusion. Laws differ from country to country, and rules on where data should be stored vary. And as more and more companies start offering various sovereign cloud services, it can be hard to know which one to choose.
That's why companies will need to carefully research and choose the cloud that best suits their company, asking themselves, "Which cloud will truly protect our data sovereignty while also meeting the performance and rules required for our business?" It may no longer be as simple as, "It's a sovereign cloud, so it's safe!"
A word from John
The cloud is a very convenient technology that supports our daily lives and work. But after listening to the talk today, I feel that behind the scenes, there are some difficult but important issues at stake, such as "data sovereignty" and "handling data across borders."
It may be important for us as individuals to be a little more conscious of where and how our information is being handled. We want to value both convenience and peace of mind!
This article is based on the following original articles and is summarized from the author's perspective:
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