SearchStax has introduced a new managed search service specifically designed to meet the European Union’s data sovereignty and compliance requirements. The service combines managed Apache Solr search with Google Cloud Data Boundary, enabling organisations to maintain control over their data location and access within EU borders.
Compliance demands
Organisations across Europe, particularly in Germany and the UK, are facing increased pressure from regulators to demonstrate that sensitive data remains within EU borders and is accessed only by authorised personnel. Recent enforcement of GDPR provisions and the introduction of the EU Data Act have heightened compliance obligations for companies in sectors such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and automotive.
SearchStax’s service is tailored to address these challenges by deploying Solr infrastructure within Google Cloud’s EU regions and keeping support operations based in the EU. It aims to alleviate the administrative and security complexities associated with managing open-source Solr search infrastructure independently.
Cloud partnership
Google Cloud Data Boundary plays a central role in the solution, enabling data residency within the EU and restricting operational access to EU-based personnel. This approach supports organisations in adhering to regulatory frameworks and meeting expectations for digital sovereignty.
The managed service allows partners, resellers, and integrators to provide clients with an enterprise search platform that is ready for compliance assessments. Customers benefit from the ability to scale search operations without compromising on control or transparency, a crucial requirement for regulated industries.
Sovereignty approach
Until now, many companies relied on global cloud deployments that introduced risks around data transfer and sovereignty. Others faced increased costs and complexity by managing their own Solr infrastructure. SearchStax’s offering provides an alternative by running fully managed Solr in EU regions under exclusive EU jurisdiction, delivering compliance controls that are immediately actionable.
Customers implementing the service receive explicit assurances. Data remains within EU borders, infrastructure is covered by EU law, and primary support is managed by personnel located in the EU. The platform enforces strict data residency, personnel, and access controls to support compliance with GDPR and the EU Data Act.
Market perspectives
The launch is targeted at both new and existing customers who require demonstrable compliance for board reporting or regulatory audit purposes. It is expected to appeal to organisations looking to outsource the operational burden of managing search capabilities while maintaining compliance and performance.
Sameer Maggon, CEO of SearchStax, said:
Europe’s digital sovereignty movement demands more than promises – it demands action. SearchStax Managed Search Service removes the burden of self-managed Solr infrastructure and delivers the required reliability, on-demand scale, and regulatory compliance customers demand. SearchStax integrates Managed Search with Google Cloud Data Boundary so EU customers can gain a secure, compliant foundation to innovate faster, scale confidently, and compete in a sovereignty-first world.
Matt Driscoll, director of product management, Google Cloud, said:
“Data sovereignty has become a business priority for European customers. With SearchStax Managed Search on Google Cloud Data Boundary, customers can keep Solr deployments inside EU borders and gain the controls needed to meet strict regulatory standards,” said Driscoll.