The European Cloud Dilemma: Trust, Compliance, and Control

The European Cloud Dilemma: Trust, Compliance, and Control

Why you should attend:

Data sovereignty, operational control, and multi-cloud integration are some of the toughest challenges facing Nordic IT leaders today. Recent shifts in American business policy have only heightened these concerns, as European organizations grapple with the risks of vendor lock-in, data exposure, and regulatory conflict.

If you're responsible for securing sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and aligning technology decisions with business strategy, this 20-minute expert interview is for you.

Join Russell Lack, Aidan Finn, and Carl Schultz for a fast-paced, up-to-date review of the best options for securing your Nordic cloud strategy. You'll get practical insights from our two experts who have been in the trenches, helping organizations navigate the complexities of data residency, operational transparency, and the critical choice between US-based and European cloud providers.

What you'll learn:

Data Sovereignty from a Software Architect's Perspective

• How Microsoft's fully implemented EU Data Boundary keeps customer data within the EU, aligning with GDPR and other stringent local regulations.
• The technical advantages of Azure Arc for managing data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, reducing vendor lock-in and ensuring operational consistency.
• Why choosing the right architecture today can reduce long-term technical debt and improve operational agility.

Business and Operational Strategy for Multi-Cloud Success

• How to align cloud strategy with business goals, balancing control, compliance, and flexibility.
• The impact of data sovereignty on operational efficiency and long-term business resilience.
• How to choose the right cloud partner for your business – comparing Microsoft's approach to AWS's planned European Sovereign Cloud and Google's partner-led models.

Making the Right Cloud Decision

• The technical trade-offs of different sovereignty models and what they mean for enterprise architects and business leaders.
• How to avoid vendor lock-in and maintain control over your most critical data.

Actionable Takeaways

• How to build a cloud strategy that prioritizes flexibility, control, and long-term resilience.
• Why investing in a hybrid approach today can reduce technical debt tomorrow.

Our expert panel:

Aidan Finn – Software Architect and Cloud Security Strategist
Aidan is an Azure MVP and a seasoned IT architect with deep experience in implementing cloud security, data sovereignty, and regulatory compliance. He helps organizations design secure, resilient cloud architectures that meet the strictest data privacy requirements.

Carl Schultz – Business and Operational Strategy Leader
Carl has been guiding organizations through complex digital transformations for two decades. He specializes in aligning cloud strategies with business goals, helping companies reduce risk, avoid vendor lock-in, and achieve long-term operational resilience.

Russell Lack – Moderator and Technology Evangelist
Russell is a cloud consulting principal, enterprise architect and project manager at Innofactor. He helps bring a practical approach to designing architecture and data-driven processes that enable collaboration and support decision-making.

Event info
Date and time: 10th of June at 10.00-11.00 (Finland), 9.00-10.00 (Norway, Sweden, Denmark)