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German Companies Seek Local Hyperscalers as Cloud Dependency Grows

Security fears over U.S. policy shifts are fueling demand for domestic cloud alternatives.

Overview

  • 90% of German firms now use cloud applications and 62% say they would be unable to operate without these services.
  • 47% of IT applications are currently run in the cloud, up from 38% last year and forecast to reach 58% by 2030.
  • Half of companies report they are rethinking cloud strategies in response to recent U.S. government data access policies.
  • 82% of businesses want large cloud providers based in Germany or Europe to rival non-European market leaders.
  • 67% of firms now require the provider’s country of origin as a mandatory criterion and Dr. Ralf Wintergerst says cutting foreign cloud dependence must be a top priority for the new government.