Sommerevent 2025: Topthema Souveränität
Many companies in the Austrian market are seeking sovereign cloud alternatives to reduce reliance on U.S. hyperscalers. However, these alternatives must meet essential functionality requirements.
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Open Telekom Cloud registered for IT-Grundschutz
The IT-Grundschutz certification by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is emerging as the new gold standard for cloud certifications in Germany. This blog post provides an update on the current status of the certification process.
European cloud alternatives to U.S. hyperscalers
In May 2025, iX magazine commissioned Söldner IT to evaluate eight European cloud providers based on functionality. The resulting report provides valuable guidance for companies seeking a sovereign cloud solution. The Open Telekom Cloud was the only provider to meet all functional requirements.
AI for business – opportunities, challenges, and best practices for implementation
AI for businesses holds great promise, yet many organizations are hesitant to adopt it. Key barriers include legal uncertainties and a lack of in-house expertise. That’s why having access to expert guidance can be invaluable when navigating the complex AI landscape.
Price reduction opportunities thanks to new x flavors
June 2025 marks a major milestone in Open Telekom Cloud’s evolution. In addition to standard compute instances, such as general-purpose and compute-optimized, the new flexible x flavors are now available, offering price reductions of 30 to 40%.
Digitalization, the European way
A key gathering in the German IT landscape, the d.velop SUMMIT 2025 brought together participants to explore how Europe can achieve digital sovereignty – supported by a vibrant ecosystem of European software vendors (ISVs) and regional cloud platforms like the Open Telekom Cloud.
OpenStack - the standard for the sovereign public cloud
Cloud users face a key decision: vendor lock-in with a hyperscaler, or open technology? OpenStack enables organizations in both business and public administration to support digital sovereignty strategies effectively.
Object Storage Service – Gaia-X compliant? Yes!
Gaia-X is a European initiative focused on the sovereign use of IT resources and data exchange – and its importance continues to grow. The Gaia-X Clearing House provides an opportunity to have cloud services assessed for compliance with its standards. The Open Telekom Cloud took advantage of this by having its Object Storage Services (OBS) evaluated.
Broadcast is on: Radio OTC is online
For partners, customers, and anyone interested – Radio OTC gives the Open Telekom Cloud a face and delivers first-hand insights. In this video podcast, users share their experiences and discuss the products they’re building on the Open Telekom Cloud platform.
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