About SCS
Working together for digital sovereignty in the cloud
Sovereign Cloud Stack (SCS) is a European initiative that creates an open, transparent and vendor-neutral cloud ecosystem that guarantees sovereignty. The emphasis is on real freedom of choice. SCS is based on certifiable standards, a modular software stack and practical knowledge transfer.
The certifiable SCS standards are developed openly, collaboratively and in line with requirements. In a continuous process, the community creates a reliable framework for secure cloud infrastructures.
The modular software stack provides open source implementations and thus shows how a sovereign cloud works in practice. The software stack is based on proven projects that have already been used to build certified environments, such as OpenStack and Kubernetes, is developed by the community and offers a turnkey basis for your own cloud infrastructures with the modules.
A clear central goal of SCS is to promote skills and knowledge. Open collaboration, documentation and exchange create a culture in which skills, experience and innovation are shared.
Our objectives
- Promoting digital sovereignty in Europe
- Technological independence
- Establishment of a cloud infrastructure with maximum compatibility and interoperability
Who is Sovereign Cloud Stack relevant for?
- SMEs, IT service providers and cloud providers
- data centre operator
- Public administrations
- research institutions
- Civil society and open source communities
Questions about the Sovereign Cloud Stack
Understanding SCS
What lies behind it
How are the SCS standards developed?
Openly and collaboratively in the SCS Standards Forum and within the community, e.g. via the SIG Standardisation/Certification Call.
More about the standards
What does the modular software stack consist of?
Based on tried-and-tested open-source components such as OpenStack, Kubernetes and Ceph, and many more.
More about the software stack
What is the SCS Standards Forum?
The body responsible for jointly coordinating and further developing certifications under the SCS standards.
Go to the SCS Standards Forum
Get involved
Ways to get involved in the community
How do I join SCS?
As a member of the SCS Standards Forum, as a community contributor, or directly through the certification process.
Your start at SCS
How does knowledge transfer work?
Through an open community of practice, transparent operational processes and initiatives such as the monthly Lean SCS Operator Coffee.
More on knowledge transfer
How do I become SCS-certified?
On automated testing and a transparent certification process.
Become certified
Keep at it
News and providers
Which providers are already SCS-certified?
A growing list of certified cloud providers and integrators.
Certified providers
Where can I find news and events?
In the Insights section, featuring news, events and the SCS Summit.
See the insights
How can I keep up to date with SCS news?
With the SCS newsletter, which provides regular updates on news, events and new use cases.
Subscribe to our newsletter
SCS in practice
Whether it’s a university or a medium-sized company – real-world use cases demonstrate how organisations are implementing robust cloud solutions with SCS.
Would you like to find out more about SCS? Then get in touch!
Lisa Seifert
- Project Manager
- +49 30 206539 205
- contact@sovereigncloudstack.org