Blog for Cloud Computing

12/08/2025

New certificate: Esquema Nacional de Seguridad

Esquema Nacional de Seguridad – with certification under the essential Spanish sovereignty standard, the Open Telekom Cloud further strengthens its position as a European cloud platform. It can now also be offered in Spain for IT projects in the public sector.

12/01/2025

IT Award in Gold 2025 won as sovereign cloud

Between April and August, IT users once again had the chance to vote. With their ballots, they selected the top three providers of sovereign clouds, and the Open Telekom Cloud emerged as the winner of the IT Award in Gold from Vogel IT-Medien.

11/24/2025

The next generation of computing: More compute power at lower cost

New c9 instances deliver top-tier compute performance in the cloud. Beginning in November 2025, the Open Telekom Cloud will offer the latest generation of Intel Xeon CPUs. The Intel Xeon 6900 processors provide significantly more computing power at no additional cost. Learn what the new chips can do.

11/17/2025

Everything you need to know about the Data Act

Since September 2025, the EU Data Act has been in force. Its goal is to make it easier to develop modern, data-driven services while ensuring that data owners retain control over their information. Cloud providers are required to establish the conditions needed for seamless data sharing.

11/03/2025

Hyperscaler risk assessment for financial institutions

Risk assessment is a core responsibility for management in the financial sector. What risks arise from reliance on hyperscalers? A Hyperscaler Risk Assessment identifies and quantifies these risks while highlighting mitigation strategies.

10/29/2025

The new Open Telekom Cloud newsletter is coming

This new customer newsletter will deliver the latest news from the cloud world and Open Telekom Cloud every two months. You can look forward to upcoming events, webinars, product updates, inspiring customer stories, and practical guides. Sign up now to stay fully informed. 

10/15/2025

Digitalization in public administration

More regulations, more tasks, fewer staff: How can public administration become fit for the future? Digitalization creates efficiency — even in times of skilled labor shortages. But it needs a strong foundation: a sovereign cloud on which AI solutions and automation can be built.

10/07/2025

Meeting Data Protection Requirements with the Cloud

One of the key questions when using the cloud is whether it meets European data protection requirements, i.e., the handling of personal data. The EU GDPR sets the standard for this. Various certifications, including the EU Cloud Code of Conduct, confirm the GDPR compliance of cloud services.

10/02/2025

Sovereign Cloud: Greater Protection for Europe’s Data

Relying on cloud providers outside the EU risks losing control over sensitive data—even if it is hosted in Europe. True digital sovereignty is only achievable with European clouds like the Open Telekom Cloud. Learn how companies can safeguard both data protection and independence.