Qlik, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), announced its role as a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. This new independent cloud, designed for Europe, is scheduled to launch in the State of Brandenburg, Germany, by the end of 2025. Qlik’s data and analytics solutions will be available on this cloud, offering European organizations governed analytics and AI capabilities with EU data residency, alongside AWS-grade security, availability, and performance. This initiative aims to assist customers in meeting stringent EU requirements for operational autonomy and data residency.
Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik, stated, “Launching our AI, data, and analytics portfolio on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud is a clear step for European organizations that want AI outcomes without giving up control of their data. Together with AWS’s sovereign-by-design architecture, we give customers trusted AI solutions so they can move faster, meet EU requirements, and avoid lock-in, while we expand our European compliance portfolio, including BSI C5 in Germany and HDS in France.”The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is structured as a fully-featured, independently operated sovereign cloud, supported by technical controls, sovereign assurances, and legal protections. It is designed to cater to the requirements of European governments and enterprises. Its infrastructure will be entirely located within the EU and will operate independently from existing AWS Regions. Only AWS employees residing in the EU will manage day-to-day operations, including data center access and technical support. Customers will retain control and assurance that AWS will not access or use their data without their agreement.
For Qlik’s European sovereign deployment on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, day-to-day Qlik Cloud operations, technical support, and customer service will be managed by Qlik employees based in the EU. Qlik’s customer-managed encryption key feature will also be available for this deployment, providing customers with additional options to align data access and key management with their internal policies and EU guidelines.
To further support EU member state sovereignty and regulated-industry assurance, Qlik is enhancing its presence, building on its recently launched Qlik France Region, which operates on the AWS Europe (Paris) Region to fulfill French data residency requirements. Qlik is also working to strengthen its certifications and controls relevant to the European market, planning for BSI C5 in Germany by early 2026; controls aligned to NIS2 (EU), HDS (France), and ACN (Italy) in 2026; ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management systems) targeted for Q1 2026; and ISO 9001 quality management requirements within the scope for the ACN pathway in late 2026.
Qlik’s European sovereign deployment of Qlik Cloud on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud is projected to be available in 2026.
