Creating the Digital Foundation for Europe: What to Expect from IPCEI-CIS Projects and the Federated European Cloud

This IDC Market Note examines the objectives, challenges, and opportunities surrounding the Important Project of Common European Interest on Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI-CIS).The IPCEI-CIS initiative is a pivotal part for Europe's pursuit of digital sovereignty. It seeks to establish a federated and interoperable cloud-edge ecosystem across the continent. Achieving this vision will require a strong commitment to federation, interoperability, and skill development alongside alignment with European priorities around sovereignty, compliance, and sustainability. "Europe's digital sovereignty hinges on a federated cloud-edge future. Can collaboration, open standards, and sustainability help regional providers outpace hyperscalers and redefine the continent's technological destiny?" said Leonardo Freitas, research manager for Cloud Strategies and Skills at IDC.