2025 Sovereign IT Study

Whitelane Research’s 2025 Sovereign IT Study explores how organizations are adapting to the rising demand for technology solutions that ensure data sovereignty. As regulatory pressures, data privacy concerns, and geopolitical issues intensify, enterprises across Northern Europe are reassessing their IT strategies, cloud adoption, and vendor relationships.

This exclusive report is based on insights from 300+ CIOs and senior IT executives in Northern Europe (Scandinavia, Finland and Benelux). It provides a comprehensive view of how sovereignty is shaping IT decisions across industries, including financial services, manufacturing, and the public sector.

Key Findings:

  • Sovereign IT is a strategic priority: Over two-thirds of organizations report that sovereignty significantly influences their IT strategy.

  • Data privacy and security are the top drivers: Compliance with GDPR and national security concerns are the leading reasons organizations pursue sovereign IT solutions.

  • Shifts away from US hyperscalers and SaaS: 35% of organizations plan to reduce their use of major hyperscalers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google), while nearly one-third expect to decrease reliance on US-based SaaS providers.

  • European data centers on the rise: 61% of organizations plan to maintain or expand usage of European private/insourced data centers.

  • Challenges remain: The lack of viable European alternatives is the number one barrier to adoption, cited by 88% of respondents.

  • Willingness to invest: Nearly half of organizations are prepared to pay more for sovereign IT solutions.

  • Urgency is growing: Most organizations expect to implement significant changes within the next two years, with the public sector leading adoption.

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  • Detailed sector-by-sector analysis across Northern Europe

  • Comparative insights into how industries differ in adoption and readiness

  • Data-driven perspectives on the future of IT sovereignty in Europe.