Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Digital sovereignty is becoming increasingly important in a world of geopolitical tension, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and rising cyber risk. It’s not about isolation, but about having control over critical systems and data. Organizations can achieve sovereignty by using open, hybrid technologies, software that is sovereign by design, data access controlled by the customer, and investing in capability rather than just consuming technology. Companies like BNP Paribas, Riyadh Air, and Telkom Indonesia are already implementing these strategies.
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The strategy enters a familiar phase.
IBM is pushing the concept of digital sovereignty, emphasizing the need for control over critical systems and data. The company is promoting its hybrid cloud platform and AI solutions as a way for organizations to achieve sovereignty. IBM’s clients, such as BNP Paribas and Riyadh Air, are already implementing these strategies. The company is also highlighting the importance of data access controlled by the customer and investment in capability rather than just consuming technology.
The numbers tell one story, but IBM’s marketing tells another.
Author: Evan Null
