{"id":13167,"date":"2025-04-04T14:12:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=13167"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:16:07","slug":"importance-local-cloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/importance-local-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons to choose a local cloud provider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>U.S. President Donald Trump's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/trump-us-cloud-services-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">policies<\/a> have many European companies shaking in their boots. Is it still safe to store your data with American hyperscalers such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS)? These developments highlight the importance of reliable, local cloud providers. Discover why.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-dd1ab65e     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Table of contents<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#increasing-concerns-about-security-risks-from-the-us\">Increasing concerns about security risks from the US<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#1-secure-reliable-and-accessible-local-data-centers\">1. Secure, reliable, and accessible local data centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#2-local-cloud-providers-adhere-to-european-regulations\">2. Local cloud providers adhere to European regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3-predictable-pricing\">3. Predictable pricing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#4-independent-from-geopolitical-tensions\">4. Independent from geopolitical tensions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#5-flexibility-and-customer-centric-solutions\">5. Flexibility and customer-centric solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#6-investing-in-the-local-economy-and-employment\">6. Investing in the local economy and employment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#choose-security-and-reliability\">Choose security and reliability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>The privacy policies of the Trump administration are causing growing uncertainty among European companies. In particular, American cloud providers are drawing attention. <strong>Significant doubts have emerged about the confidentiality of corporate data stored<\/strong> with American providers such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increasing concerns about security risks from the US<\/h2>\n<p>Growing concerns about security risks originating from the US (and China as well!) are leading companies in the European Union to reconsider their relationships with hyperscalers. Currently, there are insufficient guarantees regarding the secure and transparent storage of data in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>\"Europe wants to reduce or eliminate its dependency on American tech companies out of fear that these companies could be used against European interests,\" <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/trump-us-cloud-services-europe\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">says Marietje Schaake<\/a>, former Member of the European Parliament, now affiliated with Stanford\u2019s Cyber Policy Center.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/server-europe@2x-1024x731.png\" alt=\"With Combell, your data is stored on local, European servers\" class=\"wp-image-13175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/server-europe@2x-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/server-europe@2x-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/server-europe@2x-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/server-europe@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With Combell, your data is stored on local, European servers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Companies that value data security should avoid becoming entangled in political and economic developments in the United States. <strong>Better safe than sorry.<\/strong> Storing your data with a European, thus local, provider ensures you're playing it safe. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Secure, reliable, and accessible local data centers<\/h3>\n<p>With a local cloud expert, your data is in ultra-safe hands. Belgian cloud providers such as Combell operate their <strong>own data centers within the Benelux<\/strong> region. These providers must adhere to European legislation regarding security and transparency.<\/p>\n<p>This means you have complete control over your data. Moreover, choosing a <strong>private cloud<\/strong> allows you to fully determine where your data resides.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no need to worry, as Combell\u2019s data centers are fortified fortresses that cannot be easily accessed.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-bc5ffe47 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-private-cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The advantages and disadvantages of private cloud.<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Where you can always turn, however, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our support<\/a>! Customers can rely on fast, <strong>personalized assistance in their own language<\/strong>\u2014something international providers rarely match.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a look inside our data center:<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Neem een kijkje in ons datacenter: ontdek het topniveau van Interxion\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/th3cbp7WBLI?feature=oembed&hl=en&cc_lang_pref=en&cc_load_policy=1&modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Local cloud providers adhere to European regulations<\/h3>\n<p>So-called \u2018data sovereignty\u2019 is central to local cloud providers. Working with Combell guarantees that your corporate data remains within European borders, automatically ensuring compliance with European regulations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gdpr\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Equally important: cybersecurity is a <strong>top priority<\/strong> for Combell. By choosing us as your local cloud partner, you can rest assured that all our systems and policies are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/nis2-directive-belgium\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NIS2-compliant<\/a>. Read more about this on our blog.<\/p>\n<p>Recent court cases challenging data exchange between the EU and US underscore the importance of local storage to avoid legal risks.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, in 2020, the <strong>European Court of Justice<\/strong> made a significant ruling to better protect Europeans' personal data in America.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Predictable pricing<\/h3>\n<p>The US is perilously close to engaging in trade wars with other (European) countries. There is a genuine possibility that major foreign cloud providers will have to significantly raise their prices.<\/p>\n<p>This could result in complete uncertainty about your costs. You don\u2019t want to experience a sudden scenario where cloud services you rely on no longer fit your budget.<\/p>\n<p>A local cloud expert can provide you with that certainty. Besides determining your own capacity and economies of scale, <strong>your costs are much more predictable.<\/strong> When opting for Combell\u2019s private cloud, you gain far better insight into your monthly expenses.<\/p>\n<p>You only pay for what you actually use\u2014a guarantee clearly provided beforehand.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/tailored@2x-2-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Local providers, such as Combell, can offer tailor-made solutions\" class=\"wp-image-13177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/tailored@2x-2-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/tailored@2x-2-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/tailored@2x-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/tailored@2x-2.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local providers, such as Combell, can offer tailor-made solutions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Independent from geopolitical tensions<\/h3>\n<p>Dependence on American technology companies makes European businesses <strong>vulnerable to sudden policy changes and geopolitical tensions,<\/strong> as demonstrated during Trump\u2019s presidency.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing trade conflicts between the US and China and sanctions against Russia illustrate how quickly political decisions can affect business stability.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a local cloud significantly reduces these risks, allowing you to maintain full autonomy over your IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-02528f90 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p>Why are European companies avoiding the American cloud? Team.blue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/business-prefer-not-to-store-data-in-us\/\">surveyed 2,000 organisations<\/a>, and the results are striking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Flexibility and customer-centric solutions<\/h3>\n<p>Where large international cloud providers often stick to fixed packages with occasionally unpredictable costs, local cloud providers like Combell offer tailored and flexible solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Local providers better understand their customers and can <strong>swiftly respond to specific needs and requirements, giving businesses precisely what they need. <\/strong>Or as Combell client Horta puts it: \"Initially, we chose Microsoft Azure as our cloud partner. Yet, we found a better match at Combell, emphasizing stability and performance.\"<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-iconic-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/horta-chose-combell-as-its-hosting-partner-a-big-hit\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">Read the success story of Horta<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Investing in the local economy and employment<\/h3>\n<p>By choosing a local cloud provider, your company directly invests in the Belgian and European economies. <strong>It is important to support employment and stimulate technological innovation within the local market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Investments in local tech companies create considerable added value. Every euro invested generates additional value within your own region. This not only strengthens the local economy in the long run but also promotes technological innovation and collaboration within Belgium.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose security and reliability<\/h2>\n<p>We cannot stress it enough: local cloud providers do more than just provide hosting services. With <strong>comprehensive strategic support, continuous monitoring, and clear communication,<\/strong> cloud experts like those at Combell help businesses prepare for future challenges and growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>A local approach ensures that businesses always receive direct, personal, and expert service\u2014clear, straightforward, and fully tailored to your needs and wishes. That\u2019s how we like it!<\/p>\n<p>By choosing Combell, you opt not only for security and reliability but also for a <strong>true partner who thinks proactively about the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Would you also like more control, security, and reliability? Discover what Combell\u2019s cloud can do for your organization. <em>Make your own data great again. \ud83d\ude09<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/servers\">Discover Combell's local cloud<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. President Donald Trump's policies have many European companies shaking in their boots. 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