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The CMA’s cloud decision is a missed opportunity for urgent reform The CMA’s much-anticipated report on hyperscaler conduct in the UK cloud market feels like a damp squib.

We got the CMA’s final decision on UK cloud last week

❌ No mention of cloud credits
❌ No immediate measures
✅ DMU referral for AWS and Microsoft - but no timeline!

All in all? Business as usual for Big Tech

It’s down to us to prove a better cloud is possible.

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When Big Tech tells us they can’t be trusted with our data - let’s take their word for it!

Thanks @financialtimes.com for helping get the word out - check out my latest letter on why European tech needs an alternative, and how we can achieve it, below!

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What’s Next for Cloud in India? Help Shape the Future with Our Cost Survey - Civo.com Explore the importance of understanding cloud adoption trends, cost management strategies, and regulatory compliance in India.

The UK/India trade deal is the biggest boon for tech in the two countries in years.

@civo.com’s India region went live recently - can't wait to see the rest of the country following suit!

Check out our recent blog for a deep dive on what’s next for cloud in India!

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Why multicloud is the great promise that has yet to deliver Multicloud has been hailed as the answer to the cloud conundrum for years. On paper, it promises flexibility and freedom from the grip of hyperscaler dominance. But in practice, few businesses have…

If multicloud is being left in the dust, how can we replace it?

My new blog covers the transition from multicloud to hybrid solutions, and how we can secure that decades-long dream of unified, secure and scalable IT.

Check it out below!

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Microsoft Can't Keep EU Data Safe From US Authorities Microsoft has admitted to a French senate hearing that it can't protect EU data from U.S. government snooping.

Microsoft can’t guarantee sovereignty in Europe: Source? Microsoft.

They admitted to the French Senate as much last month -
Time for European tech to bump sovereignty up the agenda.

I talk more about this in @emmawoollacott.bsky.social’s article for @forbes.com👇

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@civo.com launched the relaxAI API today - a game changer for devs:

> OpenAI-compatible
> Use the latest open-source models in applications
> Sovereign infrastructure

All starting at just £0.10 per million input tokens and £0.60 per million output tokens.

Find out more below!

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Civo Navigate is coming to London!

Thanks to all who came to our pre-event launch this week - a great taster of what to expect in September.

Sign up by the end of July for half-price tickets!

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Broadcom’s new partnership model is a huge blow to true cloud competition.

They’re alienating customers left, right, and centre - so what happens now?

Check out our whitepaper covering the whole saga to find out:

www.civo.com/how-broadcom...

£2bn for UK tech, so why is public money still going to US cloud giants? The government's Industrial Strategy commits £2bn to power British AI, but we're still relying on foreign cloud technology and hardware to power it

The UK just committed £2bn to AI. But we’re still relying on foreign cloud to power it.

In City A.M., I argue why true AI ambition must be built on sovereign foundations.

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Microsoft + OpenAI are fighting over future AGI access rights.
But the real story isn’t the clause - it’s the control.

AGI isn’t here yet. But when it comes, it’ll be irreversible.

We need govs. + orgs working together now
to make sure AGI is open, accountable, and sovereign from day one.

What does Labour's industrial strategy really mean for UK tech? Labour’s new industrial strategy signals a long-term shift for the UK’s tech sector - but questions remain over ho truly benefits.

The UK’s Industrial Strategy takes sovereignty seriously - but there’s a catch.

You can’t just stop with application, you need sovereign infrastructure.

More from me below in CityAM
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Nvidia announced a huge number of chips being invested in the UK earlier this month, but we have B200s available already. Get in touch.

Tech Sector Report Card: 3 Things Labour Got Right and 3 They Fell Short on During Their First Year in Office Almost a year into Labour’s tenure, the mood across Britain’s tech scene is utterly divided. On one hand, we’ve seen a refreshing sense of urgency around AI, digital infrastructure, and upskilling.…

New blog: One year into Labour’s government, where does UK tech stand?

As CEO of @CivoCloud, I’ve welcomed moves on AI and digital skills—but we’re still making critical mistakes on cloud sovereignty and infrastructure.

🧵 3 wins ✅ 3 missed chances

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It’s Time to Own Our Digital Future: Findings from Civo’s Sovereignty Research Since Donald Trump stepped back into power at the start of this year, the UK tech sector has been forced to confront a question many of us have long avoided: who actually holds the keys to the UK’s…

@civo.com’s sovereignty research makes it clear that UK businesses are crying out for a change - a cry echoed across the global tech ecosystem.

Check out my recent blog where I analyse the UK case study in detail - looking at what's gone wrong, and how we can fix it.

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Incredible week in British tech last week - and the £86bn from the gov’s spending review was the icing on the cake.

There’s still work to be done, but it’s a promising step.

Check out more of my thoughts in @computerweekly.bsky.social below:

www.computerweekly.com/news/3666258...

Why we need to be talking about sovereignty at London Tech Week Every year, London Tech Week brings together ministers and industry leaders to set the direction for UK tech. And every year, we hear ambitious declarations about Britain becoming a global leader i…

With every cloud now seemingly labelling itself sovereign, how do you know if it’s true?

This, and how we build a true sovereign cloud, must be top of the agenda for the industry going forward.

Check out my blog on this here:

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What is in the UK-NVIDIA deal? - UKTN Jensen Huang committed to putting the vast resources of NVIDIA towards strengthening the UK’s AI capabilities.

NVIDIA & the UK Gov. took a big step forward yesterday; we’re well on the way to the AI strategy the country needs.

We now need to invest in developing our own infrastructure and strengthening our commitment to open standards.

More on this below
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VMware prices hiked up to 15x post-Broadcom takeover.
Locked-in 3yr subs, no flexibility, no choice.

It’s time for cloud freedom.
@civo.com is here to offer transparent pricing & flexibility.

Explore your exit: www.civo.com

Euro execs mull use of US clouds, say senior techies : IT leaders in region eyeing American hyperscalers escape hatch

Love seeing Civo's research attracting interest across the tech world!

Check out @theregister.com’s article covering the findings, and why digital sovereignty is becoming a priority for UK tech!

www.theregister.com/2025/05/28/u...

The Digital Sovereignty Revolution: What UK businesses need to know - Civo.com Discover how UK businesses are reclaiming control over their data in the face of geopolitical uncertainty. Read our latest whitepaper to learn about the rise of sovereignty in UK tech and the importan...

@civo.com’s whitepaper on the digital sovereignty revolution is now live!

Backed by a survey of over 1000 British IT leaders, the message is clear: trust in Big Tech is falling, and sovereignty is becoming more important by the day.

This and more in the paper below!
www.civo.com/digital-sove...

Insights into Indian Startups, Culture, and Challenges with Ashneer Grover - Civo.com Get insights from Ashneer Grover on India's startup ecosystem, AI regulations, the importance of sovereign cloud, and how Civo is shaping the future of India's tech landscape.

Opening @civo.com’s India region confirmed to me that India’s tech economy is developing at a staggering pace.

I hope the recent UK trade deal is a sign of things to come!

Find out more with @techwithkunal.com's fireside chat below! www.civo.com/blog/insight...

Civo named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 - Civo.com Civo recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 for its inclusive, innovative, and empowering culture.

@civo.com has been listed in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2025!

It’s all about helping our team to achieve and grow in ways that matter to them.

Thank you to everyone who works every day to make Civo’s vision a reality!

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Civo Navigate London 2025 Tech Event - Civo.com - Civo.com Get the latest on Civo Navigate London 2025, a one-day tech event packed with talks and workshops focused on navigating and succeeding within the cloud native landscape.

Another successful Navigate wrapped last week!

Kicked off by a fantastic talk from @kelseyhightower.com, I was blown away by the creativity and passion in the room. Thanks to everyone who made it so special!

Next: London - get your Super Early Bird Tickets now!

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UK IT is derisking - by peeling away from U.S providers.

Next month, we’ll be releasing research breaking down the reasons why, from tariffs, to cost, to sovereignty.

1000+ IT leaders shared thoughts on the future of the industry, so stay tuned for some pretty shocking results!

Why Europe needs to rethink its digital future Last week, Clara Chappaz, France’s digital and AI minister, declared that it’s time for Europe to end its dependence on U.S. tech giants. Extending President Macron’s now well-known metaphor of “ca…

The UK’s tariff deal with the US last week is good news for British industry, but will do nothing to quell the concerns of IT leaders.

We need sovereignty, transparency, and security above all.

Europe is already rethinking its future - find out why in my latest blog markboost.com/2025/05/01/w...

Microsoft getting nervous about Europe's tech independence : Brad Smith commits org to facing off with US govt in court to protect them

Microsoft’s stand against tariffs is admirable, but the European cloud market has moved on.

Firms are putting a premium on sovereignty, and that’s something the hyperscalers just cannot promise at present.

Check out @theregister.com to learn more: www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/m...

‘Best AI Tech’ goes to @civo.com at the 2025 Technology Awards!

Awesome to see the team’s hard work recognised!

The future of AI is sovereign, simple, and fairly priced.

Check it out for yourself here: www.civo.com/ai

Interesting stuff from @theregister.com - the calls for European sovereignty get louder by the day.

Time for the UK to follow suit! More trust, more control, more freedom.

Great read - check out the article! www.theregister.com/2025/04/23/e...

Cloud credits: the CMA must now do the right thing Anyone with a stake in the UK’s cloud market will be waiting for the CMA’s provisional decisions on its Cloud Services Market Investigation which are expected by the end of October. To recap, the C…

The CMA Cloud Investigation ticks along… Google/AWS have claimed Microsoft’s licenses are unfair.

They’re right - but there are bigger things at stake. Check out my blog for more on this… hopefully the CMA sees sense before decision time in July.

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Europe has relied on US cloud for decades. But times are changing.

Sovereign solutions already exist. The tools are here. The choice is ours.

A truly European cloud means:

Data stays in Europe.

No more vendor lock-in.

Time to stop waiting and start building.