A concrete response to sovereignty challenges and a new benchmark for European cloud
In a context of increasing reliance on non-European technologies, this decision highlights the ability of these three players to deliver concrete, competitive solutions aligned with European values.
Through this selection, the Commission demonstrates that technological performance can be combined with strategic control. It also confirms a multi-vendor approach, aimed at strengthening resilience and avoiding dependency on a single provider.
A European consortium serving the EU’s strategic autonomy
The selected consortium brings together leading and complementary European players, meeting the highest standards in terms of sovereignty, security and performance.
OVHcloud provides, through its OPCP platform, a standardized, scalable and operational cloud solution designed to deliver massive compute resources and enable rapid large-scale deployment via OPCP Core.
Clever Cloud contributes an advanced orchestration layer — including PaaS, containerization and managed services — enabling the management, automation and unification of complex environments. This approach supports hybrid architectures combining public cloud, private cloud and dedicated infrastructures with a high level of flexibility.
DEEP contributes both its hosting capabilities and its expertise in cloud, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
A strong signal for Europe’s digital future
This framework raises the bar for sovereignty requirements, encourages the adoption of European standards, and paves the way for more balanced competition in cloud and AI.
It also reflects strict alignment with the European Commission’s Cloud Sovereignty Framework, which sets high standards in terms of strategic and legal control, security and European compliance, dependency transparency, technological openness and environmental performance.
Octave Klaba, CEO of OVHcloud, said:“We are very pleased with the trust placed by the European Commission in our consortium. This project proves that strong alternatives exist in Europe, capable of meeting the highest standards. It also shows that when European players join forces, they make a difference.”
Quentin Adam, CEO of Clever Cloud, added:“We are very proud to have been selected. This is the result of significant collective work carried out with OVHcloud and DEEP. We have built a robust response capable of meeting the requirements of European institutions. What is interesting here is that technological sovereignty is no longer just a concept: it takes shape through infrastructures, platforms and players capable of operating together in production. It also proves that European players can cooperate effectively and strengthen the entire ecosystem.”
Sébastien Genesca, Managing Director of DEEP by POST Group, concluded:“We thank the European Commission for the trust placed in our consortium. Together with OVHcloud and Clever Cloud, we have carried out demanding and exciting work with a shared objective: to build a sovereign cloud offering by combining the best of our technological expertise, while sharing common European values.”
About OVHcloud
OVHcloud is a global player and the leading European cloud provider, operating more than 500,000 servers across 46 data centers on 4 continents, serving 1.6 million customers in over 140 countries. A pioneer of trusted and sustainable cloud with a competitive performance-to-price ratio, the Group has relied for over 20 years on an integrated model that ensures full control over its value chain — from server design to data center construction and operation, including the orchestration of its fiber optic network. This unique approach enables OVHcloud to independently cover all customer use cases, while promoting a responsible model with efficient resource usage and one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry. Today, OVHcloud delivers next-generation solutions combining performance, price predictability, and full data sovereignty to support customers’ growth with complete freedom.
About DEEP by POST Luxembourg Group
DEEP by POST Luxembourg Group is an entity of POST Telecom S.A., a subsidiary of POST Luxembourg, bringing together all the Group’s telecom and ICT expertise to support the digital transformation of businesses and organizations. With more than 750 employees, DEEP is a leading partner for professional digital services in Luxembourg, the Greater Region, and internationally.
DEEP offers a comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions across seven technological domains, with Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence playing a key role. As both a Luxembourg-based player and a provider of critical services for the national economy, DEEP delivers solutions designed and operated by its own teams.
DEEP relies on some of the most advanced and resilient telecom and data center infrastructures in the country, recognized among the most robust in Europe. The convergence of telecom and ICT expertise enables DEEP to cover the entire value chain, from connectivity needs to data valorization.
More information: www.deep.eu – www.postgroup.lu
About Clever Cloud
Clever Cloud was founded in 2010 in Nantes, France, and specializes in cloud hosting and automation. Its platform enables applications to be deployed in just a few clicks, on public cloud environments as well as on customer infrastructures, without having to manage scaling or maintenance. At the same time, it ensures a high level of security and data control, in line with sovereignty requirements. Its customers include Airbus, Great Place to Work, MAIF, Docaposte, Fairphone, Solocal, and Limagrain.