Data sovereignty: an existential issue for nations and enterprises

Data has long been recognized as an organization's most valuable asset, arguably more important than physical infrastructure or even brand. This is reflected by intangible corporate assets, primarily data including R&D and intellectual property, exceeding $60 trillion in value in 2024.

When used effectively, data unlocks competitive advantage, new markets, better decisions, and helps deliver transformative customer experiences.

Given how critical data is to the day-to-day operations of modern businesses, it needs to be managed, and safeguarded, more than ever. As global geopolitical uncertainty persists, the topic of data sovereignty has become top of mind for governments, regulators, and businesses.

Data residency, data sovereignty

Defined as the principle that data is subject to the ...