White Paper
Digital Sovereignty In 2026
Digital Sovereignty in 2026 focuses on helping organizations maintain control, resilience, and flexibility over their data in an increasingly complex digital landscape. The concept emphasizes self-determination, allowing organizations to decide where data resides, how it is managed, and who can access it while meeting regulatory and operational requirements. The paper explores five major IT trends shaping the future of data management: cloud-smart strategies and data portability, edge computing and micro data centers, AIOps and autonomous operations, autonomous AI agents, and cybersecurity. Rather than following technology hype, organizations are encouraged to build sovereign data architectures that prioritize resilience, control, and adaptability. Key elements include reducing dependence
