Press Release
15. January 2026
Arvato Systems Named Launch Partner for AWS European Sovereign Cloud
- Arvato Systems is a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, which is specifically designed to meet stringent operational autonomy and data residency requirements within the European Union (EU).
- Focus on security and compliance: The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is a fully featured, independently operated sovereign cloud, entirely located within the EU and operating independently from other AWS Regions.
- Arvato Systems assumes end-to-end responsibility for secure operations and audit readiness, supporting highly regulated industries such as healthcare, the public sector, pharmaceuticals, as well as energy and infrastructure companies.
Gütersloh – Arvato Systems announced today that it is a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new independent cloud for Europe.
As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner and holder of the AWS Digital Sovereignty Services Competency, Arvato Systems supports highly regulated industries in achieving secure digital transformation. As an international IT service provider and AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) launch partner, Arvato Systems offers companies—particularly in the public sector, the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, as well as energy and infrastructure operators - a trusted cloud strategy.
The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is a fully featured, independently operated sovereign cloud backed by strong technical controls, sovereign assurances, and legal protections designed to meet the needs of European governments and enterprises. Customers using the AWS European Sovereign Cloud will benefit from the full power of AWS including the same service portfolio, security, availability, performance, familiar architecture, APIs, and innovations such as the AWS Nitro System.
"The AWS European Sovereign Cloud and our close partnership with AWS give us exactly the leverage we need for sovereign, modern, and powerful IT. This enables us to create real added value for our customers – especially in highly sensitive industries such as healthcare – with state-of-the-art technology, needs-based sovereignty, and immediate availability."
- Matthias Moeller, CEO Arvato Systems
Arvato Systems combines years of experience in cloud transformations with deep compliance expertise and assumes end-to-end responsibility — from architecture and secure operations to audit readiness. By combining Arvato Systems’ own digital sovereignty expertise and industry know-how with the AWS European Sovereign Cloud’s enhanced sovereignty controls and technical assurances, customers are able to accelerate their digital transformation while meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
Customers can begin planning their transition to the AWS European Sovereign Cloud today.
About Arvato Systems
Arvato Systems is an international IT specialist that supports major companies in Digital Transformation. We stand for strong industry knowledge, in-depth technology expertise and a clear focus on customer requirements. Working as a team, we develop innovative IT solutions, transition our clients into the Cloud, integrate digital processes, and take on IT systems operation and support. As part of Bertelsmann, we are built on the solid foundations of a German global corporation. At the same time, we rely on our strong strategic partner network with top international players such as AWS, Google, Microsoft and SAP. We make the digital world easier, more efficient and more secure and our customers more successful. We Empower Digital Leaders. arvato-systems.com
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