Cyso Cloud recognised across three major European cloud verification platforms

Verification platforms for European cloud providers

European Alternatives, Dutch Alternatives, and European.cloud emerged from the same challenge: organisations need reliable ways to identify genuine European cloud infrastructure. According to the Bertelsmann Stiftung's EuroStack initiative, over 80% of Europe's digital infrastructure is imported, with 70% of AI models originating from the United States.

European Alternatives tackles this dependency by verifying providers across the EU and EFTA. The platform assesses server locations, legal jurisdiction, and technology foundations. Only providers that operate genuinely within European borders make the list.

Dutch Alternatives brings this verification closer to home. Launched by Jeroen Veldhorst with the Dutch Cloud Community, it maps the Netherlands cloud sector using CNCF's landscape app. The platform represents over 110 Dutch providers. The timing gained urgency when the Dutch government paused US cloud migrations, making platforms that showcase verified Dutch infrastructure strategically important.

European.cloud focuses on promoting European cloud providers with verified infrastructure and services. The platform provides detailed technical overviews of each listed provider, including service portfolios, data centre locations, and certification credentials.

EU cloud infrastructure and transparent pricing

What exactly did these platforms verify about Cyso Cloud? IDC research shows 45% of European organisations now prioritise digital sovereignty solutions. The platforms confirmed we deliver on the fundamentals these organisations seek:

Data location: All infrastructure operates from Dutch data centres. This isn't marketing spin about "European regions" whilst data flows through US parent companies. Our compute and storage resources stay within Dutch borders under Dutch and European law.

Legal jurisdiction: Services fall under GDPR with no foreign government access through mechanisms like the US CLOUD Act. When organisations ask who can access their data, the answer is clear: European law applies, period.

Technology transparency: Our infrastructure runs on OpenStack, eliminating vendor lock-in through open source foundations. Organisations can use standard APIs and tooling. Migration doesn't trap you in proprietary formats designed to make leaving difficult.

Pricing clarity: Virtual servers start at €3.30 monthly. Managed Kubernetes carries no platform charge. Organisations pay only for resources consumed, with transparent pricing that doesn't hide costs in complex calculators.

European storage provider with certified security

The platforms verified more than infrastructure location. They assessed security credentials that procurement teams check during evaluation. This is where our listing connects directly to audited commitments documented in our Trust Centre.

ISO 27001 certification validates systematic security controls across our infrastructure. For organisations in regulated sectors, this internationally recognised standard represents a baseline requirement. The platforms confirmed we maintain this certification, giving organisations confidence in our security management systems.

NEN 7510 certification builds upon ISO 27001 with healthcare specific considerations. It addresses privacy protection, access controls, and audit logging requirements critical to Dutch healthcare organisations. This certification factored into our Dutch Alternatives listing, signalling the capability to handle sensitive data across multiple regulated sectors.

Our Kubernetes Certified Service Provider status from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation confirms production grade Kubernetes expertise. This technical credential supported our listing by demonstrating that our managed Kubernetes isn't just infrastructure, it's enterprise grade expertise.

Active membership in the Dutch Cloud Community strengthens our Dutch Alternatives listing. The community represents over 110 Dutch hosting and cloud providers working together to promote European alternatives. Our participation demonstrates an ongoing commitment to Dutch cloud infrastructure and EU data residency.

These aren't decorative badges we added to impress visitors. They're audited standards that European.cloud, European Alternatives, and Dutch Alternatives verified when assessing whether to list us.. Your procurement team can independently verify these same credentials when evaluating European cloud options.

Why European cloud sovereignty matters now

Our listings on these platforms place us within a broader movement reshaping cloud procurement. Gartner predicts that by 2030, over 75% of enterprises outside the US will maintain digital sovereignty strategies. This isn't distant future planning. Geopolitical factors are reshaping decisions now.

The platforms we're listed on reflect this urgency. They exist because organisations need verified alternatives, not just marketing claims. Our OpenStack foundation aligns with this shift. Recent Gartner data shows 55% of IT leaders consider open source important for cloud strategies. Open source provides audit access to code and architecture without hidden vendor dependencies.

European providers listed on these platforms operate under GDPR, the world's strictest data protection framework. When data stays within European borders under European jurisdiction, organisations avoid the legal complexity of US surveillance laws. GDPR protections become enforceable rights, not theoretical safeguards subject to foreign court orders.

Choosing the right European cloud provider

This is where our listings create practical value. These platforms solved a discovery problem: how do procurement teams identify genuine European alternatives without sifting through countless providers claiming European credentials?

European.cloud, European Alternatives, and Dutch Alternatives provide a structured comparison of verified providers. Pricing models, service ranges, infrastructure locations, and technology foundations all face independent assessment. When organisations start their European cloud evaluation, these platforms offer reliable starting points.

Independent verification eliminates information asymmetry. Rather than relying solely on provider websites and marketing materials, organisations access verified infrastructure details. They know the platforms assessed the fundamentals before adding providers to their directories.

For organisations building European supply chains, working with listed providers creates alignment. When cloud infrastructure shares jurisdiction with customers and regulators, legal complexity decreases. The Dutch government's US cloud pause reflects this thinking at policy level. Organisations making similar strategic choices need the reliable verification these platforms provide.

Ready to discuss your European cloud strategy?

Our listings represent external validation, but the real story is continued commitment to European cloud infrastructure. Digital sovereignty isn't slowing. Geopolitical tensions and security concerns drive organisations to fundamentally rethink infrastructure control.

If you're exploring European cloud options or questioning current cloud strategy alignment with data sovereignty requirements, contact our cloud team to discuss requirements, migration options, or learn what European cloud infrastructure means in practice.