T-Systems Advocates for European Tech Sovereignty and AI at Innovation & Tech Day
Den Haag, Sunday, 2 November 2025.
T-Systems emphasizes the importance of European data sovereignty and AI innovation, highlighting risks from the US Cloud Act and their investment in NVIDIA GPUs for an Industrial AI Cloud launch.
The Drive for European Technological Sovereignty
At the Innovation & Tech Day 2025 held in Den Haag, T-Systems spotlighted the vital need for European sovereignty in technology, emphasizing the risks posed by the US Cloud Act. Christine Knackfuß, Chief Sovereignty Officer at Deutsche Telekom, stressed the importance of European companies maintaining control over their data, emphasizing that this autonomy is crucial for economic stability and innovation in the region [1].
AI as a Catalyst for Innovation
T-Systems’ collaboration with NVIDIA highlights a strategic focus on artificial intelligence as a key driver of innovation. The partnership aims to launch the Industrial AI Cloud in early 2026, with T-Systems investing in 10,000 NVIDIA GPUs. This initiative underscores the shift towards data as the new raw material in the industrial landscape, as articulated by Carlo Ruiz, Vice President at NVIDIA EMEA [1].
Building a Multi-Cloud Ecosystem
To counteract the constraints of external data control, T-Systems is advocating for a robust multi-cloud ecosystem that prioritizes European solutions. This ecosystem is designed to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with European laws, offering a sovereign alternative amidst growing global competition [1].
The Path Forward for European AI
T-Systems’ efforts are part of a broader push towards technological sovereignty in Europe, with significant investments being made in AI across multiple countries, including Germany, the UK, France, and Scandinavia. Emily Glastra, Managing Director of T-Systems Nederland, noted that achieving technological sovereignty and advancing AI requires strong partnerships across Europe [1].