OpenText, S3NS and Google Cloud Launch French SecNumCloud-Compliant Sovereign Cloud
OpenText partnered with S3NS and Google Cloud to launch a sovereign cloud in France that meets SecNumCloud and GDPR standards, keeping sensitive workloads locally governed while leveraging hyperscaler services for non-sensitive data. Offerings include private Documentum and Content Management clouds and a Core Archive for SAP with European data residency.
1. Partnership Overview
OpenText has entered a strategic alliance with S3NS—a venture formed by Thales and Google Cloud—to develop a sovereign cloud platform in France. The collaboration aims to deliver a locally governed environment for sensitive workloads while enabling organizations to leverage hyperscaler services for non-sensitive data.
2. Technology and Offerings
The hybrid architecture will include private clouds running Documentum and Content Management for highly sensitive data, alongside a multi-tenant Core Archive service for SAP solutions. The platform preserves interoperability with global cloud services, ensuring seamless integration with existing enterprise systems.
3. Compliance and Market Impact
Designed to meet SecNum 3.2 and GDPR requirements, the offering addresses strict data residency and regulatory obligations in France. This solution targets regulated industries such as public sector, healthcare and financial services, providing a compliant path to enterprise AI and cloud adoption.