Digital Sovereignty Update, 2023: Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa

This IDC Market Perspective examines digital sovereignty initiatives in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META). Interest in this segment is growing in many META countries due to geopolitical uncertainty and threats, with new challenges arising across public and private sectors."Building strong and trusting relationships is a well-established sales tactic across META. With geopolitical tensions rising, trust is more important than ever. Trust between customers, providers, and partners is becoming a central aspect of successfully doing business in the digital world." - Associate Research Director Shilpi Handa, IDC META