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The Network Behind the Sovereign Cloud Stack (SCS)

The Sovereign Cloud Stack (SCS) stands for digital sovereignty, interoperability, and the sustainable promotion of open standards in cloud technology. To achieve these goals, SCS is built upon a strong network of committed partners and stakeholders shaping the future of digital transformation.

OSBA Forum SCS-Standards

Since January 1, 2025, the development and quality assurance of the Sovereign Cloud Stack has been managed by the newly established Forum SCS-Standards within the Open Source Business Alliance (OSBA). This forum was created to ensure the long-term sustainability and further development of the results from the SCS project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Goals of the Forum:

Advancement and maintenance of SCS standards.
Implementation of certifications to ensure high quality requirements.
Promotion of digital sovereignty in Europe through open and federated cloud standards.

"Through the commitment of the founding members to the Forum SCS-Standards within the OSBA, the nonprofit approach, the openness of the standards, and equal access for all market participants are firmly anchored," explains Peter Ganten, Chairman of the OSBA.

Our Partners in the Network

The Forum SCS-Standards and the development of SCS are supported by a wide range of partners. The founding members of the forum include (in alphabetical order):

These partners are contributing their time and resources to strengthen digital sovereignty in Germany and Europe sustainably.

Collaboration with the Open Infrastructure Foundation

The Open Infrastructure Foundation (OpenInfra) is a crucial global partner for SCS. It supports projects such as OpenStack and Kata Containers, which are central components of the SCS infrastructure.

Contributions to Gaia-X and GXFS

SCS also contributes to Gaia-X, particularly as a development platform for the Gaia-X Federation Services (GXFS/XFSC). The goal is to create federated and interoperable cloud offerings in Europe that adhere to the highest standards of data sovereignty.

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Get Involved

The Forum SCS-Standards is open to new members. Companies and organizations interested in joining can contact forum-scs-standards@osb-alliance.com. Together, we shape the future of digital sovereignty.