Delos Cloud & Arvato Systems
Partnership for the sovereign cloud in Germany
Sovereign Cloud for Public Administration
Arvato Systems is a partner of Delos Cloud – the cloud for German administrations, which is specially tailored to the requirements of federal, state, and municipal authorities. Together, we are creating a secure, data protection-compliant, and powerful cloud ecosystem that supports authorities and public institutions on their way to digital sovereignty.
Our mission: Technological excellence, regulatory certainty and practical advice for the public sector.
The Delos Cloud is a sovereign cloud offering for public administration operated in Germany. It is based on Microsoft Azure, meets high data protection, compliance and certification requirements and is provided under German law. This creates a legally compliant, high-performance basis for specialist processes, collaboration (e.g. Microsoft 365) and modern workplaces.
Sovereign IT from a Single Source: Arvato Systems & Delos Cloud
Why Delos Cloud? Benefits & special features
The digital transformation of public administration requires high-performance, secure and sovereign cloud solutions. The partnership between Arvato Systems and Delos Cloud forms a strong basis for this - technologically robust, legally compliant and operationally reliable.
With trained personnel and recognized certifications we create the basis for a high level of data protection and compliance. The Delos Cloud is based on Microsoft Azure and provides a sovereignly operated infrastructure for federal, state and local authorities - including Microsoft Office 365 and other proven services.
Service portfolio: The sovereign cloud for administration
Arvato Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio around the Delos Cloud - the sovereign cloud platform for Germany, based on Microsoft technology and specially developed for the requirements of public administration. We are your partner from consulting to implementation to operation. The Delos Cloud is particularly suitable for applications that require the highest security standards and digital sovereignty.
In our partnership with Delos Cloud, we are creating the ideal basis for advancing the digitization of German administration and providing the sovereign hyperscale platform of the future with modern and innovative services.
Why Arvato Systems as a Partner for the Delos Cloud?
We understand the challenges of public administration - and have the right solutions. Contact us if you would like to become a Delos Cloud customer or find out more about pricing models, procurement and test environments.
Frequently asked questions about the Delos Cloud
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What is the Delos Cloud?
The Delos Cloud is a sovereign cloud offering specifically for public administration in Germany. It combines Microsoft Azure-based hyperscaler technology with clear data protection, certification and compliance requirements, creating a legally compliant, future-proof platform for digital administrative processes.
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What advantages does the Delos Cloud offer?
Authorities receive a very high level of protection for sensitive data, a close fit with the German Administrative Cloud Strategy (DVS) and the ability to seamlessly implement multi-cloud strategies. Certifications and compliance are centralized; flexible procurement and pricing models are also provided.
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When will the Delos Cloud be available?
Pilot POCs and secure test environments are already possible today. From 2025, Delos Cloud will provide initial services for evaluations, including Microsoft Office 365, followed by core services for infrastructure, data management and solutions for specialist processes, collaboration and modern workplaces.
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Can the Delos Cloud be integrated into a multi-cloud strategy?
Yes. Delos Cloud is not an isolated system, but fits into existing environments - for example alongside Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud or other sovereign offerings. The result is a hybrid, secure and future-proof IT landscape that combines sovereignty and innovation.
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What is the difference between the Delos Cloud and other Microsoft cloud offerings?
It is based on Microsoft Azure, but is operated sovereignly in Germany - with independent operation, application of German law and very high data protection standards. It therefore addresses the specific requirements of the public sector in Germany.
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How is Arvato Systems supporting the introduction of the Delos Cloud?
As a Delos Cloud partner, Arvato Systems supports public authorities in architecture assessment, cloud readiness, multi-cloud integration and the operation of sovereign Microsoft and SAP applications on the Delos Cloud.
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Why is the Delos Cloud ideal for the German administration?
The Delos Cloud meets all BSI requirements and offers a sovereign cloud infrastructure for federal, state and local authorities - with Microsoft technology, but operated independently. It is the sovereign cloud for Germany.
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