Europe’s tech reset gives the UK a chance to lead on security and sovereignty
Across Europe, “tech sovereignty” is rising up the agenda. For business leaders, however, the implications are practical rather than political. At its core, sovereignty is about control, resilience and trust in the systems that underpin modern operations.
The European Commission’s recently announced technology sovereignty package reflects this shift. With proposals including the Chips Act 2.0, the Cloud and AI Development Act, an EU Open-Source Strategy and a Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in Energy, it is intended to strengthen Europe’s digital independence and resilience.
That matters because IT infrastructure is now vital infrastructure. Cloud platforms, connectivity, AI systems and cyber security capabilities are becoming as essential to economic growth and national stability as energy and transport networks.
For years, digital transformation was driven by globalization, scale and efficiency, with organizations prioritizing rapid innovation, cost optimization and access to global technology ecosystems.
But cyber-attacks, regulatory divergence and geopolitical uncertainty have...
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