IAM made in Europe: Digital Sovereignty starts with bold platforms

Digital Sovereignty doesn’t start with rules – It starts with platforms

“Europe, we have a problem.” While the US and China build platforms, Europe discusses laws, privacy, and digital ethics. These are important. But they’re not enough. Digital sovereignty means more than ticking GDPR checkboxes: it means control over infrastructure, identity, and innovation.

➡️ Those who only regulate leave the digital future to others.

➡️ Those who truly want independence must build it themselves.

Rules alone don’t create digital offerings. They provide a framework – but that’s only part of the equation. What we need is a combination of smart regulation and technological implementation. We need digital infrastructures we can rely on.

On our landing page on digital sovereignty, we show what this looks like in practice – and what it takes.

It takes more than rules – we need convincing european solutions

Digital sovereignty only works if we also offer IAM made in Europe – technologically convincing solutions developed and operated within the EU. And they already exist – today. Numerous European providers are developing innovative, scalable, and secure products. At the same time, we see that many international vendors offer great technologies – but often without the necessary sovereignty, for example when hosting, control, or access is outside the EU.

Here’s a real-world example of this dilemma:

Microsoft’s email blockade at the International Criminal Court clearly demonstrated how quickly external dependencies can become real risks.

So it’s not about being against international solutions – it’s about building a strong, independent digital foundation in Europe.

What it takes:

• Solutions that are innovative and user-friendly
• A strong user experience
• Modern features, performance, and scalability – without compromising sovereignty or privacy

Many companies now realize: A sovereign solution is not just a compliance issue – it’s a strategic advantage. It’s not only about controlling access technically, but about partnering with companies that share our understanding of responsibility and reliability – legally, technically, and in terms of partnership. While also delivering powerful functionality.

At cidaas and cnips, we live this approach. Our platforms – cidaas for Identity & Access Management and cnips for integration and automation – are not only GDPR-compliant and hosted in a sovereign environment, but also functionally strong, innovative, and scalable. They prove that digital sovereignty and modern, user-centered technology are not a contradiction – in fact, they belong together.

➡️ Learn more What is cnips – the European iPaaS platform?

Building great products isn’t enough – we must use them

A common problem: Even if European solutions are better, they often fail due to internal processes. Statements like: “Your solution is great – but I’ll go with Microsoft Entra ID, because my boss knows it.” we hear all too often.

That shows: The problem isn’t technology – it’s the lack of courage to decide differently.

We must work together to ensure that:

• Companies make alternatives visible (think awareness & marketing)
• Buyers and decision-makers rethink their choices
• Users question whether convenience is really the best decision

Let’s be honest: Who really wants to buy an inferior solution just because it’s easier to approve internally?

We need to start taking responsibility for technological decisions. Digital infrastructure is no longer a side issue. It defines competitiveness, security, and future viability. That takes courage – to choose not the easiest way, but the best one.

IAM made in Europe is the Key to Digital Sovereignty

Yes, Europe has catching up to do.

Yes, the road is challenging.

But we have everything we need:

• Technology
• Talent
• Regulatory clarity
• Examples that already work – like cidaas

What’s missing is the collective will – not just to discuss, but to build, decide, and adopt. Because in the end, it’s not just about sovereignty. It’s about the future. Ours.

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