Privacy Focus Leads Benelux Firms to Sovereign Cloud

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The ISG Provider Lens™ report reveals a rising trend towards sovereign and sustainable cloud services in the Benelux region. Enterprises are increasingly adopting hybrid cloud solutions, merging private clouds with public cloud services. The report highlights that the Netherlands leads in digital transformation due to its lenient regulations, while Luxembourg's strict regulations present challenges for providers. The study assesses 48 service providers, designating Accenture, Atos, Kyndryl, and Sopra Steria as leaders across multiple quadrants. Overall, the demand for data protection and cloud solutions is set to grow significantly.

Positive

• Rising demand for sovereign cloud services due to EU security and privacy regulations.
• Increased adoption of hybrid cloud environments among large and mid-sized enterprises.
• The Netherlands shows strong digital transformation engagement, attracting over 200 British firms.
• Accenture, Atos, Kyndryl, and Sopra Steria recognized as leaders in two quadrants each.

Negative

• Luxembourg's strict regulations complicate entry for new cloud service providers.
• Belgium's networking community may disadvantage outside service providers.

Region’s distinctive needs and regulatory environments also boost hybrid clouds, sustainable providers and localization, ISG Provider Lens™ report says

BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Enterprises in the Benelux region are increasingly pursuing sovereign clouds and sustainable cloud services, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.

The 2022 ISG Provider Lens™ Next-Gen Private/Hybrid Cloud — Data Center Services & Solutions report for Benelux finds that despite marked differences in their economies and regulatory environments, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have some common traits in terms of private/hybrid cloud trends.

“Like the European Union as a whole, Benelux is a dynamic market,” said Ola Chowning, partner, ISG North Europe. “Its fast networks and highly qualified workforce attract many cloud service providers.”

Sovereign cloud services, which can help enterprises meet security and privacy rules from the EU and some national governments, are gaining traction throughout the Benelux region, the report says. The area’s unique industrial landscape and highly regulated financial sectors have increased demand for data protection. ISG expects a significant increase in sovereign cloud use cases, especially in the Netherlands, with its high concentration of companies in critical industries that emphasize data security.

Across the Benelux region, many large and midsize enterprises also are adopting hybrid cloud environments that include both private clouds and best-of-breed services from public clouds, ISG says. To reduce time to market, clients often prefer service providers that have deep partnerships with hyperscalers and can automate multi-cloud orchestration.

The Netherlands ranks higher than Belgium and Luxembourg in digital transformation, based on the size and number of engagements between enterprises and service providers, the report says. The country’s more lenient interpretation of EU regulations has attracted at least 200 British firms since 2016. Its Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX), one of the world’s largest, draws many data center operators and hyperscalers.

Luxembourg, the region’s financial center and a hub for many multinationals, is highly regulated and difficult for providers to enter, the report says. A local presence is required, so many data center operators partner with local players. Belgium is less tightly regulated but has a close-knit networking community that can disadvantage outside service providers, ISG says.

The report also highlights other trends in the region, including data center industry consolidation and the emergence of facilities in smaller cities, which could speed up development of edge computing applications.

The 2022 ISG Provider Lens™ Next-Gen Private/Hybrid Cloud — Data Center Services & Solutions report for Benelux evaluates the capabilities of 48 providers across four quadrants: Managed Services for Large Accounts, Managed Services for Midmarket, Managed Hosting, and Colocation Services.

The report names Accenture, Atos, Kyndryl and Sopra Steria as Leaders in two quadrants each. It names Capgemini, Cloudreach, Interxion (Digital Realty), Equinix, NorthC and TCS as Leaders in one quadrant each.

In addition, Axians and Sopra Steria are named as Rising Stars — companies with a “promising portfolio” and “high future potential” by ISG’s definition — in one quadrant each.

The 2022 ISG Provider Lens™ Next-Gen Private/Hybrid Cloud — Data Center Services & Solutions report for Benelux is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage.

About ISG Provider Lens™ Research

The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG's global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG's enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

A companion research series, the ISG Provider Lens Archetype reports, offer a first-of-its-kind evaluation of providers from the perspective of specific buyer types.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 800 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

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Will Thoretz, ISG

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will.thoretz@isg-one.com

Kate Hartley, Carrot Communications for ISG

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kate.hartley@carrotcomms.co.uk

Source: Information Services Group, Inc.

FAQ

What new trends are identified in the ISG Provider Lens report for Benelux?

The report highlights a growing demand for sovereign and sustainable cloud services, along with an adoption of hybrid cloud solutions.

Which country leads in digital transformation according to the ISG report?

The Netherlands ranks higher than Belgium and Luxembourg in digital transformation, attracting many firms due to lenient regulations.

Who are the leading service providers in the ISG report?

Accenture, Atos, Kyndryl, and Sopra Steria are named as leaders in the report.

What challenges do cloud providers face in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg's high regulations create entry barriers for many cloud service providers.

How many service providers were evaluated in the ISG Provider Lens report?

The report evaluates 48 service providers across different quadrants.