This IDC Market Perspective discusses initiatives taking shape in Europe regarding technology self-reliance within the software infrastructure, cloud, and software delivery space in the context of geopolitical changes that affect U.S.-Europe relations. It introduces considerations around investment initiatives and their impact on technology sourcing, skills, and open source."Europe's ambitions to pivot toward tech strategic autonomy may be the dawn of a tectonic shift with massive implications for the industry," said Jen Thomson, EMEA AVP for Cloud Innovation and Services.
Executive Snapshot
New Market Developments and Dynamics
Billions of Euros for Strategic Autonomy
What Is Different This Time: Budget Led–Versus–Regulation Led, Lax-Versus-Scrutinized Builds of Sovereign Tech Stacks
Can the European Software and IT Services Ecosystem Take Advantage of This Shift?
A New Chapter for Digital Resilience
Digital Sovereignty: Moving Up the Agenda
For Mission-Critical, Trust Is Critical
In-Country Factors and Freedom from Lock-In
Open Source: High Aspirations Lead to Surge in Initiatives
Challenges in Unpicking U.S.-Based Services
The Euro Skill Base: A Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma
Closing Thoughts
Advice for the Technology Supplier
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