Google and Thales form joint venture S3NS for sovereign cloud services in France
Type: Partnership · Technology: Data Center · Country: France · Announced: 2026-06-10
Google and French IT firm Thales have established a joint venture named S3NS to offer Google Cloud services via servers based in France. This partnership aims to provide a majority French-owned organization that grants clients access to Google Cloud, addressing concerns around data sovereignty. The arrangement is designed to meet European data custody, security, and control requirements. While the effectiveness in guaranteeing full sovereignty is expected to be tested in court, it represents a material effort by hyperscalers to adapt to European digital sovereignty demands.
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