They disconnected the European cloud from the global one, the result is seamless

On October 24, AWS conducted a public technical test to fully separate its European Sovereign Cloud from its non-EU infrastructure. This cloud environment relied solely on its own hardware, software, and local operational teams for several hours. Launched in January, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud is designed to meet strict data management and digital sovereignty requirements of European organizations, ensuring that customer data remains within the EU. During the test, AWS experts disconnected two global systems used in normal cloud operations, securely redirecting data traffic while maintaining application functionality. The successful test demonstrates AWS's capability to operate independently of non-EU infrastructure, which is crucial for European public institutions and regulated sectors. Stéphane Israël, CEO of AWS European Sovereign Cloud, noted that these results can aid organizations in compliance discussions with authorities. The demand for EU-compliant sovereign cloud…