Technology
Dutch cloud providers work together to take on US big-tech
The Netherlands faces cybersecurity and sovereignty risks due to heavy reliance on US cloud services across government, healthcare, and education sectors.
An analysis by NOS of 16,500 domain names used by Dutch government bodies, hospitals, schools, and other essential organisations shows that 67% are linked to at least one American cloud service. This dependence raises concerns about data sovereignty, supply‑chain resilience, and exposure to foreign surveillance or service disruptions. The story highlights efforts by Dutch cloud providers to form a collective to reduce reliance on US big‑tech platforms and secure critical infrastructure with local alternatives.
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- active
- Location
- Netherlands
- Date added
- 2026-04-02 07:58 UTC
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- nikieuropeapdrmis
- Last updated
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- https://www.dutchnews.nl
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