UK Enterprises Regret Going All-In On Public Cloud
ITPro, Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Data sovereignty, rising costs, and governance issues mean many IT decision-makers regret having made the move
As geopolitical tensions mount, UK IT decision makers are getting increasingly wary about using US cloud providers.
Research from Asanti found 95% of IT leaders are concerned about data sovereignty while a similar number have voiced worries about data residency. The result is that more than half (52%) are now taking strategic steps to reduce their exposure to US providers.
45% of those currently using US public cloud platforms said they plan to actively limit their data's exposure to US jurisdiction in light of recent political developments.