Sovereign Cloud
Fundaments is the first in the Netherlands to achieve VMware Sovereign Cloud status. We would like to explain exactly what this entails and what it means for our Fundaments Cloud.
What is a sovereign cloud?
A sovereign cloud is a cloud where data is 100% controlled, managed, and monitored by you, resides on Dutch soil, and complies with Dutch laws and regulations regarding privacy and data storage.
VMware Sovereign Cloud
The Fundaments IaaS platform utilizes standard building blocks wherever possible to offer maximum flexibility and continuity. We use top-tier technology from first-class suppliers. Our data centers hold the highest possible status and are distributed across the East, Central, and West of the Netherlands. This ensures that all security aspects, such as emergency power supply, cooling, and fire and physical security, meet the strictest requirements. The result is 99.95% availability. Naturally, our performance is fully transparent and accessible via reports. Due to increasingly stringent laws and regulations, the rise in cyberattacks, and the importance of data protection and management, more and more organizations are looking for a sovereign cloud provider. VMware therefore launched the VMware Sovereign Cloud Initiative; a collection of global cloud providers that deliver VMware Cloud Verified services and use an architecture built on VMware Validated Designs. Cloud providers must demonstrate that they comply with a framework of principles, best practices, and technical architectural requirements to deliver cloud services that meet the data sovereignty requirements of the jurisdiction in which the cloud operates.
With our VMware Sovereign Cloud status, we demonstrate that Fundaments is taking cloud sovereignty to the next level. This means we are committed to ensuring data privacy and compliance, while adhering to national laws and regulations and protecting all data in the cloud against increasing digital threats.
The Fundaments sovereign cloud
With our sovereign Fundaments Cloud, we provide our partners with the most secure and reliable cloud foundation. We operate the Fundaments Cloud independently and maintain full control from A to Z in control: from people and processes to technology. This starts with how we set up a data center and extends to how we ensure organizational continuity through our choices in hardware, software, and infrastructure. In addition, our skilled team ensures that daily management is elevated to the highest level. How the cloud is consumed must be clear throughout the entire chain, and we are extremely critical in this regard. Continuity is the keyword here: business-critical applications must always be able to run without interruption. For this reason, our data centers are geographically separated and we exclusively use Dutch data centers. Furthermore, both our organization and our data centers meet the appropriate certifications regarding information security and continuity.
The sovereign Cloud for ISV and MSP services
As a Managed Service Provider or Independent Software Vendor, you want to offer your customers the most reliable service possible. Our sovereign cloud makes this possible, allowing you to comply with all laws and regulations while guaranteeing maximum data protection. With the VMware Sovereign Cloud, we offer MSP and ISV partners the opportunity to take their services to the next level. Sovereign data, technical optimization, and resilience against cyber threats—all on Dutch soil. Furthermore, the sovereign cloud adds value to services including:
- Infrastructure as a Service
- Cloud Connectivity as a Service
- Firewall as a Service
- Storage as a Service
- Backup as a Service
- Disaster Recovery as a Service
- Container Platform as a Service
- Platform as a Service
- Security as a Service
The benefits of the Fundaments sovereign Cloud
Secure
The Fundaments sovereign Cloud protects critical data against cyberattacks and unauthorized external access.
Sovereign
Data is stored on Dutch soil and is fully managed throughout the entire chain: from data location and hardware to every management and security process.
Regulated
Compliance with changing local regulations.
