Bundeswehr relies on Google technology for pCloudBW – why not a European solution for a national security project?
The recent decision by the Bundeswehr to implement the new pCloudBW, which is based on Google technology, raises the question of why European solutions are not being used for a project that affects national security.
In his latest article for Table.Media, Mirko Ross highlights the risks of this decision.
Cloud software requires ongoing support from Google to resolve issues in the Bundeswehr’ cloud infrastructure.
If Google were to discontinue support for the cloud stack at the behest of the US government, the Bundeswehr would be unable to guarantee secure operations. Its own data centres would therefore pose a threat to national security.
Read the article here to find out about the current status of digital sovereignty in Germany.
Konrad Buck
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I speak openly, fact-based, and without PR spin. I am a former IT journalist with decades of experience in the IT and cybersecurity space, familiar with the highs and lows of the industry. Off-the-record discussions are possible upon request.
