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Schwarz Group's Move to Google Workspace Raises Concerns Over Digital Sovereignty

DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE

The Schwarz Group's transition of employees to Google Workspace is criticized as a marketing ploy rather than genuine digital sovereignty. Despite building a European data center with STACKIT, the reliance on a US platform poses risks to data governance. The article highlights flaws in execution, metadata control, and structural dependency, arguing that true sovereignty requires full control over software, not just encryption keys.

Schwarz Group's Move to Google Workspace Raises Concerns Over Digital Sovereignty
Feb 24, 2026, 11:22 PM

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