EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows
The proposal would favor EU-made software and hardware in sensitive contracts and could sideline providers with more than 60% of the global cloud market.
- The European Commission announced plans on Monday for strict cloud computing criteria in critical state tenders, potentially excluding Amazon, Microsoft, and Google from lucrative government contracts.
- Fears of surveillance by the United States under its Cloud Act prompted the proposal, as officials seek to reduce dependence on foreign providers controlling over 60% of the market.
- The draft mandates non-price award criteria requiring software and hardware developed within Europe; the Commission will act as central purchasing body for data centres and AI systems.
- Major providers have already launched ventures to address sovereignty concerns, including Microsoft's Bleu and Google's S3NS, using locally controlled infrastructure to maintain eligibility for sensitive European work.
- EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen will announce the measures on Wednesday, though the plan requires approval from the bloc's 27 countries in coming months and could trigger U.S. backlash.
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The European Commission wants to make it difficult for large US technology companies to participate in certain tenders.
EU plans tougher cloud tender rules that may squeeze out big tech, draft document reveals
The European Union is preparing stricter cloud procurement rules for critical government projects, a move that could limit the role of U.S. tech giants while boosting European digital sovereignty
Brussels prepares tough criteria for procurement of cloud services in critical sectors such as energy, banking and healthcare
The ban on US technology companies is part of the Regulation on the Development of Cloud and Artificial Intelligence. The reason is the concern about the use of personal data stored abroad. The post EU excludes large US technology companies from strategic tenders appeared first on in.gr.
EU plans strict cloud rules that could sideline US tech giants
The European Union is preparing new rules that would restrict access for American cloud providers such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google to highly sensitive state contracts, according to a draft document. The proposal forms part of the Cloud and AI Development Act, which EU technology chief Henna Virkkunen will present on Wednesday. The initiative aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on U.S. technology and strengthen the position of European companies…
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