Digital sovereignty: more control over data and cloud strategy
Do you know who can access your company data today - and under what law? PTA combines strategic IT consulting and technical implementation expertise, DATIS complements this with hosting and infrastructure in Germany. Together, the two companies provide support in holistically evaluating cloud usage, data access, compliance requirements and technological dependencies - from the initial assessment to the confident target architecture.
Why companies should review their cloud dependencies now
What companies need now for more control over data and the cloud
Cloud usage, data localization, compliance and secure AI usage must be considered together. PTA and DATIS help to classify these topics in a structured manner and translate them into specific fields of action.
Data access, compliance & hosting
We assess who has access to which data, what legal risks exist and which hosting options suit your requirements. This creates a reliable basis for sovereign and EU-compliant data processing.
Cloud strategy & resilience
We analyze your existing cloud landscape, identify dependencies and evaluate which target architecture fits your requirements. This involves flexibility, scalability and the reduction of unnecessary lock-ins.
Resilience & provider independence
We show how critical dependencies can be reduced and reliability increased. This includes measures for business continuity, redundancy and a resilient technological setup.
Secure AI use & data readiness
We examine how AI can be used in your company securely and in compliance with data protection regulations. We look at data quality, classification, protective measures and the requirements for viable AI applications.
No AI without process understanding - four steps to digital sovereignty
No process should run without AI in the future. But AI only works if the basics are right. Our step-by-step model shows where your company stands and which steps make sense next.
1. process knowledge
2. measurability
3. digitization
4. AI-supported processes
Verifiable standards for security and compliance
Our certifications demonstrate high standards of security, quality and compliance for secure and EU-compliant cloud and AI solutions.
Your advantages with PTA and DATIS
PTA combines strategic IT consulting with technical implementation expertise. Together with DATIS, we create solutions for digital sovereignty that range from initial assessment, architecture and development to hosting in Germany.
- Consulting, development and hosting from a single source
- Solutions in accordance with EU law
- Hosting in Germany with DATIS
- No one-size-fits-all: customized solutions instead of standard packages
- Support at every stage of digital maturity
This not only gives you strategic orientation, but also a partner who can also implement and operate superior IT and cloud strategies from a technical perspective.
Why an initial consultation is worthwhile
Clear classification of your initial situation
In the initial consultation, PTA and DATIS work with you to analyze how your current IT and cloud landscape is set up and where the first risks, dependencies or uncertainties become apparent.
Evaluate relevance for your company
You will receive a well-founded initial assessment of whether and in which areas digital sovereignty will become a concrete field of action for your company - in technical, regulatory and strategic terms.
Recognize concrete fields of action
The discussion shows where there are starting points - for example in data localization, data access, cloud strategy, governance or the secure use of AI.
Derive next steps in a structured manner
You will receive initial guidance on what a sensible next step could look like - for example in the form of an in-depth workshop or further implementation.
Clarify your strategy for data sovereignty and the cloud in a no-obligation initial consultation
Together, we clarify which requirements are relevant for your company – from data access and cloud strategy to hosting, AI and integration.
Proven cooperation in practice
FAQ
The use of non-European cloud providers is common practice for many companies today. In the long term, however, this creates risks that cannot be assessed from a technical perspective alone: Regulatory requirements such as the GDPR, extraterritorial access options due to foreign legislation and growing compliance requirements in regulated industries are increasingly calling into question the unrestricted use of such services. A resilient cloud strategy takes these factors into account and creates room for maneuver – regardless of which providers are currently in use.
Not necessarily completely – but it makes sense to know and consciously manage your own dependency. The decisive factor is not which provider is used, but whether the company remains capable of acting at all times: in the event of contract changes, regulatory shifts or technical failures. A structured evaluation of the cloud landscape shows where real dependencies exist and where alternatives make sense – without blanket migration recommendations.
The European market today offers powerful alternatives for a variety of use cases – from infrastructure and hosting to collaboration solutions and specialized industry applications. DATIS IT-Services operates its own data centers in Germany and also works with our partner StackIT to provide hosting options that operate entirely under German and European law. Which alternatives are specifically suitable for a company depends on the technical requirements, the existing system landscape and the regulatory framework – this cannot be answered in general terms, but it can be evaluated in a structured manner.
GDPR compliance is not a one-off condition, but an ongoing process. It requires clear regulations on data access, transparent processing procedures, suitable technical protection measures and a hosting environment that meets the legal requirements in the long term. PTA and DATIS support companies in implementing these requirements in a structured manner – from the initial assessment and architectural decision to ongoing operation in certified data centers in Germany and Europe.
Automation and security are not mutually exclusive – but they must be considered together from the outset. Anyone who automates processes without first clearly defining data access, authorization concepts and system boundaries creates new areas of attack. PTA therefore recommends understanding and documenting the processes themselves before any automation initiative. Only on this basis can automation solutions be developed that are both efficient and security-compliant.
Digital maturity is not an absolute state, but a development path. PTA works with a level model that describes four successive levels: from process knowledge, measurability and digitalization to AI-supported processes. Anyone who wants to enter level 4 without having completed the previous levels is investing in the wrong order. In the initial consultation, PTA and DATIS help to determine the current situation and identify the next sensible steps.
Corporate knowledge that exists exclusively in the heads of individuals is a strategic risk. Demographic change and increasing staff turnover exacerbate this problem. The first step towards securing knowledge is the structured recording and documentation of processes – a foundation that PTA lays as part of (AI-supported) process mapping. In the next step, digital knowledge management systems can be set up on this basis to make experience-based knowledge accessible and transferable.
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