EU's technological sovereignty plan to triple datacenter capacity, Gartner warns of added complexity for buyers
The European Commission has launched a European Technological Sovereignty Package aimed at tripling datacenter capacity in the EU over the next five to seven years, with plans encompassing sovereign cloud, AI, microprocessors, and open source initiatives. Gartner warns this will add complexity for public sector tech buyers and have significant ramifications for EU tech supply chains. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to reduce dependence on external technology providers, pushing forward despite US opposition.
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We cannot afford to depend on others
The European Commission sought to strengthen its digital autonomy
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