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AWS Sovereign Cloud
Meeting data sovereignty and regulatory requirements with trusted, locally governed cloud infrastructure
AWS Sovereign Cloud
AWS Sovereign Cloud is Amazon Web Services' solution for customers who require heightened levels of data sovereignty, operational autonomy and regulatory compliance within specific geographic regions. Built to address the evolving needs of public sector agencies, highly regulated industries and organisations with strict data residency requirements. AWS Sovereign Cloud provides the same industry-leading cloud capabilities while ensuring that sensitive data remains under the customer’s jurisdictional control.
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Key features of AWS Sovereign Cloud
Regionally isolated infrastructure
All data, metadata and workloads are contained within a dedicated sovereign region. This ensures full separation from the global AWS network and keeps information under regional control.
Locally operated and staffed
Managed and operated by personnel residing in the customer’s country, adhering to local laws and regulations.
Customer-controlled encryption
Customers manage their own encryption keys, including the option to use their own key management solutions.
No global sharing of data or metadata
All operations are constrained to the sovereign region, including billing, technical support and logging.
Compliant by design
Supports compliance with national data protection regulations such as GDPR, national security directives and sector-specific standards.
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Organisations operating in regulated sectors or under strict data control mandates choose AWS Sovereign Cloud for more than just compliance. These are some of the practical benefits it brings to secure, autonomous cloud operations:
Data Sovereignty and Residency
All customer data and metadata are stored and processed within a clearly defined geographic boundary. This helps meet strict local data protection laws and sovereignty requirements, essential for governments and highly regulated industries.
Operational autonomy
Sovereign regions are operated entirely by personnel residing in the customer’s country. All operations, including support and monitoring, are conducted locally, ensuring full jurisdictional control and eliminating cross-border data movement.
Customer-controlled security
Encryption keys and key management remain fully under the customer’s control. AWS personnel outside the sovereign region have no access to data, ensuring that even support operations remain within national boundaries.
Compliance by design
AWS Sovereign Cloud is built with regulatory alignment in mind from GDPR and financial regulations to health and defence-specific mandates. This reduces the complexity of audits and supports faster certification processes.
Access to AWS capabilities
Customers benefit from the full range of AWS services, including compute, storage, machine learning and analytics within the sovereign environment. This allows organisations to innovate and modernise without compromising compliance.
Improved trust and transparency
Clear governance, audit trails and data handling processes support public confidence. This is especially relevant for institutions managing sensitive workloads or delivering citizen-facing services.
Future - proofing infrastructure for regulated industries
AWS Sovereign Cloud provides a long-term foundation for digital transformation in environments with evolving regulatory, political, or public sector requirements, reducing the risk of future non-compliance or service disruption.
How we help with AWS Sovereign Cloud
At Claria, we support organisations that need to adopt cloud technology without compromising on data control, regulatory alignment or operational independence. As experienced AWS integration specialists, we help you plan, implement and optimise AWS Sovereign Cloud in a way that reflects your governance needs and technical reality.
Assessment
We work with your teams to evaluate whether AWS Sovereign Cloud aligns with your data residency, compliance and security requirements. We help you define use cases, scope workloads and prepare for deployment with confidence.
AWS Sovereign Cloud training
We equip your internal teams to manage and evolve your AWS Sovereign Cloud environment, covering infrastructure, security, compliance reporting and ongoing service management.
Architecture and implementation
Our architects design secure, regionally isolated cloud environments tailored to your sector and internal policies. We ensure that identity, encryption, networking and logging are configured to support local control and regulatory obligations.
Ongoing support and optimisation
We offer managed services and ongoing technical support to ensure your Sovereign Cloud deployment continues to meet changing regulatory, operational and business demands.
Migration and integration
We support the migration of sensitive systems or services into AWS Sovereign Cloud, whether from on-premises, hybrid or other cloud environments. This includes careful planning to avoid disruption and ensure continuity.
Compliance and governance alignment
We help align your cloud environment with frameworks such as GDPR, national data protection laws, finance or healthcare regulations. This includes documenting controls, audit preparation and operational best practices.
Team augmentation
We provide experienced AWS-certified professionals, cloud architects, security engineers, DevOps and compliance consultants, to work alongside your internal teams. This helps accelerate delivery and reduce reliance on recruitment or long ramp-up times.
AWS Sovereign Cloud Pricing and Cost
Understanding the pricing of AWS Sovereign Cloud is essential for organisations with strict data residency, security and compliance requirements. While the platform is built on the same foundation as standard AWS services, the cost structure reflects its isolated, jurisdiction-specific nature.
How is AWS Sovereign Cloud priced?
AWS Sovereign Cloud uses a pay-as-you-go model, similar to other AWS regions. You are billed based on your usage of compute, storage, data transfer and other cloud resources. However, there are key differences to be aware of:
Region-specific pricing
Sovereign Cloud regions operate independently and may have distinct pricing tiers, especially where local infrastructure or compliance requirements affect operational costs. Service availability may also differ at launch.
No cross-region aggregation
Usage is confined to the sovereign region. This means cost optimisation strategies that rely on multi-region billing or shared resources across standard AWS regions may not apply.
Local billing and support
All billing, support and operational data remain within the sovereign boundary. This supports jurisdictional control, but may involve different invoicing formats or account separation for public procurement.
Long-term value vs. immediate cost
While some workloads may carry a higher initial cost compared to global AWS regions, Sovereign Cloud provides long-term value for organisations prioritising compliance, national data control and reduced audit exposure.
How Claria can help with AWS Sovereign Cloud costs
As a certified AWS Partner and an approved supplier on the UK Government G-Cloud framework, Claria helps public sector bodies and regulated industries:
Estimate and forecast AWS Sovereign Cloud costs for their specific use cases
Design cost-efficient architectures within sovereign regions
Ensure alignment with public sector procurement and budget governance
Optimise for long-term value without compromising compliance
When to use AWS Sovereign Cloud
AWS Sovereign Cloud is designed for organisations with non-negotiable requirements around data control, compliance and operational independence. It is the right choice when standard public cloud regions cannot meet national or sector-specific expectations for sovereignty.
Get in touchConsider AWS Sovereign Cloud when:
Government and public sector operations
For departments handling national security, law enforcement, or defence, where full jurisdiction over data and infrastructure is required. Ensures no foreign access or dependency.
Highly regulated industries
Organisations in finance, healthcare, utilities and insurance that operate under strict data residency, privacy and auditability mandates defined by national or industry regulators.
Critical infrastructure operators
Operators in sectors such as transport, telecommunications, energy and water, where system integrity and data governance are essential to national interest and public safety.
Projects requiring local staff-only access
Projects or systems that demand that only locally based personnel manage infrastructure, support or service operations, due to legal, ethical or policy reasons.
Environments with cross-border restrictions
When regulations prohibit cross-border transfer of data or metadata, including logs, billing information, monitoring and operational data, even within the same cloud provider.
National cloud strategy alignment
For governments or regulated sectors seeking to align cloud adoption with national digital strategies, sovereignty policies, or ‘cloud-first’ initiatives without compromising on innovation or capability.
AWS Sovereign Cloud Considerations
Adopting AWS Sovereign Cloud involves more than regional deployment. It requires careful assessment of regulatory fit, operational readiness and long-term governance. At Claria, we help organisations weigh these factors before moving forward.
Data classification and residency requirements
Determine which data must remain within national borders and which compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, sector-specific laws) apply. Not all data needs sovereign handling, classify accordingly.
Operational governance and autonomy
Evaluate whether your organisation requires local-only operations, including support, access controls and personnel. AWS Sovereign Cloud regions are staffed locally, but this may impact support models and tooling availability.
Integration with existing AWS and on-premises systems
Consider how your sovereign workloads will interact with other environments. Some services or integrations common in standard regions may not be available, or may require redesign for full isolation.
Encryption and key management strategy
You will retain full control over encryption keys, but this requires readiness to implement and manage secure key lifecycle practices. Integration with national key infrastructure or bring-your-own-key (BYOK) models should be planned in advance.
Cost and service availability
Sovereign regions may differ in service breadth, pricing and billing visibility. Confirm which AWS services are available at launch and assess whether cost models align with procurement frameworks or budget cycles in your sector.
Long-term compliance and change management
Sovereign Cloud adoption is often linked to compliance. Ensure you have processes in place to track regulation changes, maintain audit readiness and manage the evolution of cloud policies at the national or industry level.
Why choose Claria?
Your trusted AWS Sovereign Cloud partner
At Claria, we work with organisations that require more than standard cloud delivery. Our clients operate in sectors where data control, operational autonomy and compliance are not optional, but essential.
As an approved supplier on the UK Government G-Cloud framework, we provide a compliant and established route to procure consulting and delivery services. Our role is to help you adopt AWS Sovereign Cloud with clarity, control and long-term assurance.
What makes us different:
Recognised and reliable procurement partner
Being part of the G-Cloud framework simplifies engagement for public sector bodies and removes uncertainty from procurement processes.
Certified for secure and compliant delivery
We hold ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, ensuring that every deployment and integration is underpinned by strong data protection, privacy controls and audit-ready practices.
Specialists in high-sensitivity environments
Our team includes SC-Cleared professionals, qualified to support organisations dealing with national security, law enforcement or other restricted domains.
Designed for real-world complexity
We build cloud environments that reflect your organisational structure, compliance obligations and operational pressures without introducing unnecessary risk or technical debt.
A delivery model built on trust and transparency
From initial discovery to long-term support, we focus on delivering outcomes your teams can maintain, understand and rely on, supported by local experts who speak your language.
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AWS Sovereign Cloud FAQs
AWS Sovereign Cloud is physically and logically isolated from standard AWS regions. It is operated independently by local AWS personnel, ensures that all customer data and metadata remain within national borders and offers services re-architected to meet sovereign compliance requirements. There is no access to global services, support functions, or cross-region data transfers.
No. To maintain strict sovereignty, AWS Sovereign Cloud is completely isolated from global AWS accounts, organisations and services. This ensures full control over data location and compliance with national laws.
Yes, but it requires careful planning. Since AWS Sovereign Cloud regions are fully isolated, you must account for:
Data migration
Architecture changes
Loss of cross-region features, such as backups or service integrations
Standard features like shared services, replication, or cross-region networking will not function as they do between global AWS regions.
While both address compliance and data control, they differ significantly:
A private cloud is typically owned or dedicated to a single organization, often hosted on-premises or in a dedicated facility. The organization manages everything from infrastructure to security and maintenance.
In contrast, AWS Sovereign Cloud is a public cloud operated by AWS, but within strict national boundaries and compliance frameworks. Customers retain full control over their data and encryption keys, while AWS manages the infrastructure. It provides the scalability and flexibility of the public cloud with the legal protections of local jurisdiction.
Use AWS Sovereign Cloud when you need compliance with national regulations, but still want to benefit from cloud efficiency and managed services. Choose a private cloud when you need full ownership and isolation and are prepared to manage the infrastructure yourself.
The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is a dedicated cloud infrastructure designed to meet the EU’s specific requirements for data residency, operational autonomy and regulatory compliance. It is:
Physically and logically separate from global AWS regions
Operated exclusively by AWS employees within the EU
Designed to ensure all customer data, including metadata, stays within EU borders
It supports compliance with laws like GDPR and enables public sector and regulated customers to benefit from AWS services while meeting European digital sovereignty standards.
Note: This cloud is intended for EU member states only. UK customers with similar needs may need to explore other AWS offerings.
The AWS European Sovereign Cloud is set to launch with a comprehensive suite of services across various categories, including:
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Compute & Containers
Storage & Databases
Security & Identity
Networking & Content Delivery
Analytics & Integration
Developer Tools & Management
Business Applications & Support
Yes. AWS Sovereign Cloud is specifically built to comply with strict national data residency and sovereignty regulations, making it suitable for government agencies, critical infrastructure providers and regulated industries.
AWS Sovereign Cloud
Offers the highest level of isolation with operations fully handled by in-country AWS staff. No global access, ensuring strong compliance for highly regulated sectors.
Azure Sovereign Cloud
Uses partner-operated models (e.g., Deutsche Telekom), offering broad sovereignty tools and strong integration with hybrid cloud environments.
Google Sovereign Cloud
Relies heavily on trusted partners and emphasizes flexibility, but may lack the same level of hard separation and operational autonomy as AWS or Azure.
AWS Sovereign Cloud operates as a completely isolated AWS Region, both physically and logically, located within a specific country and run exclusively by in-country AWS personnel. This ensures that all customer data, metadata and operational activities stay within national borders, supporting the strictest data residency and sovereignty requirements.
Customers retain full control over encryption and key management and the region is designed to comply with local laws and industry-specific regulations, such as GDPR or national security standards.
Although isolated from global AWS infrastructure, it still offers a broad set of core AWS services, re-engineered to work in a sovereign context, without relying on shared global systems.
By delivering operational autonomy, strong security controls and compliance-by-design, AWS Sovereign Cloud empowers public sector organizations and regulated industries to innovate with confidence while meeting the highest standards for sovereignty, privacy and regulatory alignment.
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