Defense contractor in Ditzingen – Thales is building a German cloud with Google:
The German subsidiary of defense contractor Thales plans to build a data cloud ...
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Thales Develops Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure in GermanyA Google-backed but fully independent cloud with three data centers will be nationwide by late 2026, ensuring European data control.
Key FactsMay 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Thales Germany is creating a cloud platform focused on protecting data from non-European access.
- Although Google provides the infrastructure, Thales operates the cloud with full legal and operational independence.
- Software updates are implemented only after content verification by Thales, maintaining strict security oversight.
- Currently in testing with three data centers near Berlin, the cloud service aims for nationwide availability by the end of 2026.
Germany is a key market for sovereign technologies, and this partnership is a direct response to the demand from German companies and public authorities for the performance of Google Cloud technology under full German control— Christoph Ruffner, CEO of Thales Deutschland, at a press conference in Ditzingen
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