SAP SE Advances Digital Sovereignty and AI with New Cloud Innovations
- SAP SE enhances its Sovereign Cloud portfolio, focusing on digital sovereignty and AI innovation for European customers.
- The new SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site model allows customers to host managed cloud infrastructure on their premises.
- SAP SE invests over €20 billion to enhance digital autonomy and provide secure, regulation-compliant cloud solutions for various sectors.
SAP SE Champions Digital Sovereignty and AI Innovation
SAP SE, the German software giant headquartered in Walldorf, has recently unveiled an expansive strategy emphasizing digital sovereignty and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. This initiative, announced on September 2, 2025, significantly enhances the SAP Sovereign Cloud portfolio, which now includes the SAP Cloud Infrastructure and the SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site solutions. By focusing on secure, compliant, and scalable innovation, SAP aims to empower European customers to maintain control over their data while meeting stringent regulatory standards. Thomas Saueressig, a member of SAP’s Executive Board, asserts that Europe's capacity to lead in digital innovation, particularly in AI, depends on leveraging these technologies to address unique industry challenges.
The newly introduced SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site model allows customers to host SAP's managed cloud infrastructure on their premises, ensuring maximum physical control and data residency. This offering responds to a global demand for digital sovereignty while maintaining the efficiency and innovation that cloud solutions provide. Customers can choose from various deployment models tailored to their specific regulatory and operational needs, resulting in enhanced flexibility. The core capabilities of the On-Site solution include Data Sovereignty, Operational Sovereignty, Technical Sovereignty, and Legal Sovereignty, all designed to align with regional compliance frameworks. Martin Merz, President of SAP Sovereign Cloud, highlights that this initiative redefines sovereignty by placing SAP-managed infrastructure directly within customer facilities, thus facilitating secure and compliant digital operations.
SAP’s commitment to digital sovereignty is further underlined by a significant long-term investment of over €20 billion, dedicated to enhancing Europe’s digital autonomy. This investment aims to provide secure and regulation-compliant cloud solutions, particularly benefiting the public sector and other highly regulated industries. As organizations increasingly prioritize digital transformation, SAP's strategic focus positions it as a leader in delivering trustworthy cloud services that align with local compliance requirements. Moreover, the integration of advanced AI capabilities into its cloud services promises to provide clients with valuable data-driven insights while ensuring that they retain full sovereignty over their information.
In addition to the Sovereign Cloud enhancements, SAP SE launches its Delos Cloud in Germany, aimed at supporting public sector transformation while addressing specific sovereignty needs. This expansion reinforces SAP's commitment to fostering a resilient digital infrastructure that meets the demands of modern enterprises. The initiatives undertaken by SAP SE not only bolster its competitive stance in the cloud market but also reflect a broader industry trend towards ensuring localized data management solutions that prioritize both innovation and compliance.