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Addressing the critical need for data sovereignty in the European Union, data and AI leader Qlik has announced it will be a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Qlik plans to invest $1.5 billion in Europe over the next five years and will deploy its AI, analytics, and data integration solutions on the new independent cloud region in Brandenburg, Germany. This move is designed to give European organizations governed AI and analytics capabilities while ensuring data remains under EU control, meeting stringent regulatory requirements for residency and operational autonomy.
Qlik will be a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new independent cloud region in Germany.
The company will invest $1.5 billion in Europe over the next five years to support this initiative.
Qlik's AI and analytics solutions will be available on the sovereign cloud, ensuring EU data residency and operational control.
Both day-to-day AWS operations and Qlik Cloud support for the deployment will be handled by employees residing in the EU.
Qlik is pursuing key European certifications including BSI C5 (Germany), HDS (France), and aligning with NIS2 directives.
The sovereign deployment of Qlik Cloud on this infrastructure is planned for availability in 2026.
The partnership directly targets European regulations and concerns about data sovereignty, particularly for public sector entities and regulated industries. By deploying on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud—where infrastructure, operations, and support are entirely EU-based—Qlik can offer assurances that customer data is not subject to non-EU laws and remains under European control. Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik, stated this gives customers "trusted AI solutions so they can move faster, meet EU requirements, and avoid lock-in."
The sovereignty model extends across both the infrastructure and application layers. AWS will operate the cloud region exclusively with EU-based personnel, while Qlik will also provide technical support and customer service for this deployment from its EU-based employees. Additionally, Qlik's customer-managed encryption key feature will be available, giving organizations further control over data access in alignment with internal policies and EU guidelines.
The announced $1.5 billion investment underscores Qlik's commitment to the European market and building out a compliant service portfolio. Alongside the deployment, Qlik is actively strengthening its regional compliance posture with a roadmap that includes obtaining the German BSI C5 attestation by early 2026 and aligning controls with frameworks like France's HDS and the EU's NIS2 directive. This builds on its existing Qlik France Region launched on AWS Paris.
This announcement positions Qlik as a frontrunner in providing sovereign AI and analytics capabilities on a major hyperscaler's dedicated European cloud. It addresses a growing competitive requirement as European organizations accelerate AI adoption but face strict compliance hurdles. The move also complements AWS's strategy to capture sensitive public sector and enterprise workloads in Europe.
For European governments and enterprises, this collaboration offers a potential path to leverage advanced AI and analytics tools without compromising on sovereignty, residency, or regulatory compliance. It represents a significant step in the localization of cloud services and could influence how other global software vendors approach the European market.
About Qlik
Qlik converts complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio provides advanced, enterprise-grade AI/ML, data integration, and analytics. Our AI/ML tools, both practical and scalable, lead to better decisions, faster. We excel in data integration and governance, offering comprehensive solutions that work with diverse data sources. Intuitive analytics from Qlik uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities. As strategic partners, our platform-agnostic technology and expertise make our customers more competitive.
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