Sovereign Cloud · Made in Germany
The sovereign cloud for your digital workspace
A sovereign cloud means: your data stays in Germany, is subject to German law and is protected from third-country access. Souvera Workspace is the sovereign cloud for your digital workspace: email, files, office and video conferencing in one platform, without US dependency and without the CLOUD Act.
What sovereign really means
These 6 criteria make a cloud sovereign
Sovereignty is more than a marketing term. These criteria decide whether your cloud is truly sovereign:
Data location: Germany
All data resides exclusively in German data centers: not just contractually promised, but technically enforced.
No US access
Souvera is not subject to the US CLOUD Act. US authorities cannot access your data: not even with secret orders.
GDPR without addendums
GDPR compliance is standard at Souvera: without standard contractual clauses, without addendums, without grey areas.
German law
Your data is subject exclusively to German and European law. No foreign law can reach your data.
Dedicated infrastructure per customer
Every workspace gets its own dedicated mail server: no shared systems, no neighbourhood effects.
Full transparency
You always know where your data lives and who has access. No hidden telemetry, no silent data transfers.
The comparison
Sovereign cloud vs. US cloud
Why a sovereign cloud from Germany is the better choice for your business:
Legal certainty
No contradictions between US law and GDPR. Your compliance audits become easier, not harder.
Data protection impact assessment
No third-country transfer means: your DPIA becomes significantly simpler and faster.
Protection from secret access
Without the CLOUD Act there are no secret disclosure orders from the US: your data stays your data.
Customer trust
Public bodies, law firms and compliance-driven companies only trust sovereign providers.
Independence
You don't depend on a US corporation that can change laws, prices and products at any time.
Future-proofing
Digital sovereignty is the EU's fastest-growing topic: with Souvera you are already where everyone needs to be tomorrow.
Who it's for
Who is the sovereign cloud suitable for?
A sovereign cloud is the right choice wherever data protection, compliance and independence are decisive:
Law firms & tax advisors
Client confidentiality, GDPR and GoBD-compliant archiving: without third-country transfers and without addendums.
Public bodies & authorities
Meets the requirements for digital sovereignty and data ownership: operated exclusively in Germany.
SMEs & mid-sized companies
Turnkey alternative to Microsoft 365: transparent pricing from €4.99 per user, no licensing maze.
Healthcare & social services
Sensitive data stays in Germany: protected from third-country access.
Education & research
Open-source based, fairly priced and without lock-in: ideal for schools and universities.
Associations & NGOs
Affordable prices, personal support from Germany and full data control for non-profit organisations.
The migration
How to switch to the sovereign cloud: in 4 steps
Switching is easier than you think: and fully supported:
1. Consultation
We analyse your requirements and show you the sovereign cloud in a personal live demo.
2. Mail import
The integrated import wizard fetches your existing emails via IMAP into the sovereign cloud: including all folders.
3. Update DNS
You only set the DNS entries for your domain: Souvera handles the rest fully automatically.
4. Get started
Your sovereign cloud is ready within minutes: parallel operation possible during the transition phase.
The comparison
Sovereign cloud vs. US cloud in a direct comparison
Why a sovereign cloud from Germany is the better choice for your organisation:
| Criterion | Sovereign Cloud (Souvera) | Typical US cloud (e.g. Microsoft 365) |
|---|---|---|
| Data location exclusively in Germany | ||
| GDPR-compliant without third-country transfer | only with addendums | |
| Independent of the US CLOUD Act | ||
| Dedicated mail server per customer | ||
| Email, office & video conferencing integrated | ||
| Open standards & full data portability | limited | |
| Transparent per-user pricing (from €4.99) | complex licensing | |
| Personal support from Germany | ||
| Encryption at rest & backups |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sovereign clouds
The most important answers about sovereign cloud solutions from Germany.
What is a sovereign cloud workspace?
A sovereign cloud workspace unites all the tools of the digital working day: email, files, online office and video conferencing: in one platform whose data resides exclusively in Germany. It is subject only to German or European law and is independent of foreign laws such as the US CLOUD Act. Souvera Workspace is exactly that: the sovereign cloud workspace from Germany.
Which providers offer sovereign workspace solutions?
Providers of sovereign workspace solutions include Souvera Workspace, STACKIT, IONOS and Delos Cloud. The decisive difference: Souvera combines a sovereign cloud with a dedicated mail server, fully integrated office and GDPR compliance without addendums: turnkey from German data centers.
What is a sovereign cloud?
A sovereign cloud stores and processes data exclusively in Germany and is subject only to German or European law. It is independent of foreign laws such as the US CLOUD Act, giving you real legal and technical control over your data.
Why is the US CLOUD Act a problem?
The CLOUD Act allows US authorities to access data of US providers: even if stored in Europe. Even EU data centers of Microsoft or Google don't protect against this. A sovereign provider without a US parent company is not affected.
How does Souvera differ from Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace?
The core difference is sovereignty: your data resides exclusively in German data centers, is subject to German law and is not exposed to the CLOUD Act. In addition, every customer gets a dedicated mail server instead of shared infrastructure.
Is a sovereign cloud as easy to use?
Yes. Souvera unites email, files, online office, chat and video conferencing in one interface: with one login and a modern user experience. Your staff needs no retraining.
Who is a sovereign cloud suitable for?
For companies of any size, law firms, public bodies, educational institutions and organisations that must work GDPR-compliant: wherever data protection, legal certainty and independence matter.
How long does the migration take?
Your Souvera workspace is ready within minutes of ordering. The integrated mail importer fetches your existing emails automatically via IMAP from your old provider: migration without data loss and without downtime.
How much does a sovereign cloud cost?
Souvera Workspace starts at €4.99 per user per month (gross): including a dedicated mail server, 200 GB storage, the Shield security suite and GDPR-compliant hosting in Germany. Add-ons like Desk (online office) and Link (chat & video) are available flexibly: no hidden costs.
How secure is my data in a sovereign cloud?
Four layers of protection work together: exclusively German data centers under German law (no US access, no CLOUD Act), encryption of all data at rest, physical security according to ISO standards and professional backups with restoration.
Can I use a sovereign cloud with Outlook?
Yes. Using combined app passwords you connect Outlook via IMAP/SMTP and calendar plus contacts via CalDAV/CardDAV to your sovereign cloud. One app password covers all services.
How does the migration to the sovereign cloud work?
In four steps: consultation, automatic mail import via IMAP (including all folders), set DNS entries, get started. Parallel operation of both systems is possible at any time during the transition phase.
In which data centers does the sovereign cloud reside?
Souvera Workspace is operated exclusively in ISO-certified data centers in Germany. Your data never leaves Germany: neither for storage nor for processing.
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