The Delos Cloud is a sovereign cloud platform specifically designed for the German public sector. As part of SAP's ‘Sovereign Cloud Germany’ stack, it combines the innovative power of a hyperscaler with the highest standards of data protection, IT security and confidentiality. It also fits seamlessly into the German Administration Cloud Strategy (DVS). Customer data remains exclusively on German soil, telemetry data is controlled, and operations are physically separated from Microsoft to ensure technical, operational, and legal sovereignty. The target audience is government agencies, public institutions, and public-law organisations that want to use modern cloud services without compromising regulatory requirements.
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Innovation meets confidence
With Delos Cloud, government agencies and public institutions can leverage the full innovative power of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 without compromising data security and digital sovereignty. In addition to Microsoft's proven collaboration solutions, this also includes innovative applications from leading software providers such as SAP and the integration of open source solutions. Furthermore, the institutions' own developments can be operated confidently and securely in Delos Cloud.
This is how sovereignty is ensured
- State-of-the-art Microsoft technology: Utilise Azure and M365 services in a sovereign cloud environment – powerful, scalable and future-proof.
- Maximum data sovereignty: All customer data remains in Germany. Physical separation from Microsoft ensures that data access and control remain exclusively with German authorities.
- Authority-controlled updates: Software updates are carried out under the supervision of German authorities, ensuring security, transparency and legal compliance at all times.
- Crisis-proof and self-sufficient: The Delos Cloud is designed to maintain functionality and self-sufficiency even in the event of a crisis (e.g. in the context of national security strategy/NdB).
- Operated by certified experts: All services are operated in the UK by security-cleared specialists – for maximum trust and protection.
Cloud adoption
From cloud strategy to implementation: we support you every step of the way. Whether you are just starting out, have already taken your first steps towards the cloud, or need a sparring partner for your next project, together we will find the optimal solution.
Datenhaltung in Deutschland
The data in the Delos Cloud is processed and stored exclusively in data centres in Berlin and Frankfurt am Main. This ensures clear and unrestricted data storage in Germany – no ifs, ands or buts. In this way, authorities and public institutions meet the highest requirements for data protection and digital sovereignty.
Cloud implementation
We support you every step of the way, from planning your cloud strategy to practical implementation. Whether you are just getting started with the cloud, have already gained some experience, or are looking for a partner for your next cloud project, we will work with you to develop the ideal solution for your needs.
Who is Delos Cloud designed for?
The Delos Cloud is aimed at federal and state authorities, local authorities, service providers and public sector institutions that place the highest demands on data protection, security and digital sovereignty.
The Delos Cloud and the solutions it offers are procured through certified integration partners such as adesso. As a Microsoft Solution Partner, we have extensive expertise in the Microsoft environment.
Use Case 1
Sovereign Cloud
Government agencies and public institutions are faced with the challenge of securely and confidently transferring existing specialist procedures, databases and individual applications to a cloud environment. With Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) from the Delos Cloud, these systems can be operated in accordance with the highest security standards.
- Our role: adesso supports customers in analysing existing IT landscapes, plans and manages migrations, develops modern cloud architectures together with them and takes over operations as a managed service.
- Your added value: Customers benefit from a sovereign, highly available platform in the UK that meets compliance requirements while enabling automation, scalability and cost transparency.
Use Case 2
Sovereign M365 solutions
Many public organisations want to reap the benefits of Microsoft 365, but are hampered by regulatory and security constraints. Delos Cloud delivers M365 in a way that preserves data sovereignty and strictly complies with regulatory requirements.
- Our role: adesso advises on strategy and governance, supports the secure introduction of M365 in public authorities and works with customers to develop tailor-made usage scenarios, for example for collaboration, secure communication and document management. We then take care of integration, operation and further development.
- Your added value: With Microsoft 365, public authorities gain the full power of innovation – with Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online and more – in a sovereign environment that ensures the highest standards of data protection and security.
Federal Employment Agency as pilot customer
Sovereign cloud in practical use
As the first official pilot customer, the Federal Employment Agency is relying on Delos Cloud's sovereign cloud platform, setting the course for a future-proof, regulation-compliant cloud transformation in the public sector. Learn more about the concept behind this project, the requirements that have been met and the insights that have already been gained.
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Do you have any questions?
Would you like to know how you can make your data more secure while benefiting from the advantages of the cloud or do you have questions about the Sovereign Cloud? We will be happy to advise you.
Cloud Transformation Expert Silvia Schmidt cloud@adesso.de