OVHcloud has expanded its footprint in Germany with the launch of a new cloud region in Berlin that operates across three separate availability zones. The infrastructure aims to enhance digital sovereignty in Europe and support organisations seeking increased resilience and data security.
Infrastructure design
The new Berlin region is structured around a “3-AZ” (three availability zones) approach. Each zone is located in an independent data centre, separated by several dozen kilometres, and equipped with its own power supply, cooling, and network resources. This separation is intended to ensure service continuity in the event of an outage affecting one of the facilities.
OVHcloud’s design specifically addresses the needs of critical applications that demand high availability and robust disaster recovery planning. According to the company, the three-zone architecture helps maintain low latency connectivity while maximising site-level security.
Market context
The opening of the Berlin region targets a growing demand among German enterprises and public sector bodies for local, sovereign cloud infrastructure. European regulations and policies have brought heightened scrutiny of non-European cloud providers, especially for use cases involving sensitive data in regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government services.
OVHcloud already operates two data centres in Germany. The company said its client portfolio in the country includes organisations such as Commerz Real, ITSC, the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency), and the Bundespolizei (Federal Police).
Digital sovereignty
The Berlin deployment is intended to strengthen European control over digital infrastructure. OVHcloud highlighted that the Berlin site, like others in its network, allows users to keep data within national borders and under EU jurisdiction. The company said these factors are key for businesses and government bodies seeking to comply with strict local data protection requirements.
The new region follows similar 3-AZ deployments already in place in France and Italy. The company plans to further increase the availability of redundant cloud infrastructure across additional European locations over time.
“Our new 3-AZ region in Berlin will strengthen the security and resilience of European digital infrastructures. With this location, we are confirming our ambition to support the entire economy, regardless of sector or organisation size. European digital sovereignty is not built with isolated champions, but with systemic players capable of operating on an international scale,” said Octave Klaba, founder and CEO, OVHcloud.