Rethinking Digital Sovereignty – A Response to the Public Cloud Critique
I understand it, believe me. The public cloud promised a lot: speed, scale, flexibility. But over time, cracks have appeared. Bills grow faster than workloads and compliance becomes harder, not easier. And some applications never really fit, especially those that demand low latency or strict...
Oracle Compute Cloud@Customer – 10 IaaS Use Cases for SMBs
Not every workload belongs in the public cloud. For small and mid-sized businesses, the reasons are often crystal clear: compliance, data residency, latency sensitivity, or the simple need for control. Oracle Compute Cloud@Customer (C3) brings the full Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) IaaS stack...
Why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Should Be Your Go-To for Price and Performance
When it comes to choosing a cloud provider, price and performance are king. But how often do we get a cloud vendor that genuinely excels at both? Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) stands out in this regard. Thanks to its unique Gen2 architecture, OCI delivers powerful performance while offering...
Oracle Compute Cloud@Customer – The Sovereign Cloud Platform Europe Has Been Waiting For
Europe has always taken data privacy, neutrality, and independence seriously. Whether you are operating in government, healthcare, banking, or energy, the message is clear: sensitive workloads need to stay within national borders. However, sovereignty shouldn't come at the expense of innovation,...
Sovereignty Without Stagnation And The Real Cost of Operational Autonomy
Everyone talks about sovereignty. But few talk about the trade-offs.Across Europe, especially in Germany and Switzerland, operational autonomy is often seen as the gold standard for digital sovereignty. The idea: full control, no external dependencies, no surprises. In theory, it's a strong...
Enabling Public Sector Unity – How Oracle Alloy Could Power a Government Cloud and Cross-Agency Collaboration
Building a "National Cloud" or a "Government Cloud" is a major strategic endeavour with implications for digital sovereignty, data protection, operational efficiency, and national resilience. Oracle Alloy is a powerful technology platform that can support such an initiative and that allows...
Modern Platform Engineering with OCI Dedicated Region
While the cloud has redefined how we build and operate software, not every organization can or should adopt a public cloud-only approach and at the same time, traditional on-premises platforms have reached their limits in delivering the agility, scalability, and developer experience required...
A Primer On Oracle Compute Cloud@Customer
Enterprises across regulated industries, such as banking, healthcare, and the public sector, often find themselves caught in a dilemma: they want the scale and innovation of the public cloud, but they can't move their data off-premises due to regulatory, latency, or sovereignty concerns. The...
I focus on sovereign cloud, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and data privacy in regulated industries.
The views and opinions expressed here are entirely my own, reflecting my journey and insights.
