Why is it time to move away from U.S. Clouds?
Let’s be frank: AWS, Azure, and Google may seem convenient, but behind this facade lies a real problem. Your data, even if hosted in Montreal or Toronto, falls under U.S. laws such as the Cloud Act1. The result: if Washington decided to get involved, they have every right and ability to do so. So, why move away from Hyperscalers or the web giants?
Does this make sense for a local SME, business, or Public Sector Organization (PSO)? Absolutely not.
Your data, your rules
With a sovereign Private Cloud hosted by DATAenligne, your data is stored where you require it, under your laws and not those of others. No backdoors, no legal ambiguity. Just control, transparency, and true peace of mind. So, why move away from Hyperscalers?
But, is it possible?
Imagine an organization, a company, or even an institution that asks innovators, researchers, or creators to submit their ideas to an AWS, Azure, or Google-type Cloud. These ideas could be a film script, a technological invention, medical research, or an artistic project still kept secret, submitted in the hope of obtaining funding or official approval.
The major problem is that by submitting their files to a cloud subject to the Cloud Act, these projects become vulnerable.
They could be:
- accessed by unauthorized parties even before approval;
- copied or reused without the author/creator being informed;
- exploited and implemented elsewhere even before the organization in question has completed its evaluation and approved the project.
In other words, local innovation and creativity are jeopardized simply due to a lack of vigilance in choosing the provider and the location where your data and documents are hosted.
The problem with web giants
Hyperscalers2 are a bit like giant shopping malls: they shine and give the impression of being easy and convenient, but you are one customer among millions. If you have a specific need, good luck getting a quick response. And let’s not forget the accumulating hidden licenses and fees.
At DATAenligne, we do the opposite:
- we build custom Private Clouds for businesses, non-profit organizations, or public sector organizations;
- we build it with high availability, performance, and comprehensive management services including proactive monitoring;
- no proprietary licenses that drain your budgets.
Local wherever you are
Choosing a local solution is not just a technical matter. It is also an economic and cultural act. You keep your data within your jurisdiction, support local expertise, and protect the intellectual property of our creators. So, that’s why you should move away from Hyperscalers.
In short…
Staying with AWS, Azure, or Google means accepting the loss of control over your data and funding foreign giants.
Switching to DATAenligne means regaining control.
A sovereign Private Cloud, single or multi-region, tailored to your needs.
Your data remains yours, and you always know where it is.
That is true digital freedom.
If you are Canadian, we create your private Cloud in CANADA
If you are French, we create your private Cloud in FRANCE
No matter where you are, we create your private Cloud where you want it.
Do you have a project?
Schedule an appointment with us and regain control over your digital sovereignty!
- What is the Cloud Act?
Enacted in the United States in 2018, this law compels any American company (such as AWS, Microsoft, or Google) to provide U.S. authorities with data it holds or controls, regardless of where it is hosted in the world.
In short: even if your data is stored in Montreal, Paris, or London, if it’s on an American cloud, it remains accessible to the United States.
↩︎ - What is a Hyperscaler?
A Hyperscaler is a cloud giant like Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure), or Google (Cloud Platform).
Their strength? Colossal infrastructures spread across the entire planet, capable of infinitely adjusting their power according to demand.
In short: you gain access to standardized, quickly deployable services, but at the cost of total dependence on their ecosystem.
Did you know that your data automatically falls under U.S. laws, even if it is hosted in Montreal, Toronto, Paris, or London?
In short: industrial power, but zero sovereignty. ↩︎