Dutch Ministry of Defence chooses new cloud solution from SAP

Published 2026-10-22

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced that it will be using the 'Sovereign Cloud' from the company SAP in the future. This choice was made to increase the organization's digital security. With this system, the Ministry of Defence can store sensitive data in an environment that complies with strict European regulations.

The transition to this cloud solution is an important step in the modernization of the IT systems at the Ministry of Defence. The ministry has been working for some time on improving its digital infrastructure to be better protected against cyber threats. By choosing a 'sovereign' cloud, the organization retains more control over its own data and access to that information.

SAP is a major international player in the field of business software. The 'Sovereign Cloud' has been specially developed for governments and organizations that work with highly confidential information. The system ensures that the data physically remains within the European Union, which is essential for the national security of the Netherlands.

The implementation of the new system will take place in phases over the coming period. The Ministry of Defence emphasizes that this renewal is necessary to work more efficiently and to strengthen the country's digital resilience. This project is one of many investments that the Netherlands is making to improve the technological position of the armed forces.

Sources: Dutch IT Leaders

More Netherlands news

All Netherlands news · News by country