Computer Weekly recently published an article featuring Mark Boost, CEO of Civo, who shared his thoughts on the evolving cloud landscape in the UK and the pressing issues of data sovereignty and security. The article highlights the government's decision to classify data centers as critical national infrastructure, recent legislation affecting data transfers, and the trend towards hyperscalers.

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The UK's cloud market is undergoing significant changes, with a growing focus on data sovereignty and security. Boost emphasized the importance of ensuring data remains within UK borders.

"The inability to ensure data remains within UK borders underscores the risks of depending on hyperscalers."

He also warned that this dependence could have far-reaching consequences, stating, “If we keep outsourcing critical data infrastructure, we risk losing more than just technical control, we lose national independence.”

In the Computer Weekly article, Boost urged for greater transparency and accountability in the cloud industry. "Transparency isn't just about where data is stored, it's about how data centers are powered, maintained, and secured," he explained. This call for transparency is particularly important as the UK's cloud landscape continues to evolve.

Looking ahead, Boost predicted significant changes in the next five years:

"If transparency becomes a legal requirement, we'll see businesses demanding more from providers, not just about where data resides, but also how infrastructure is managed and powered."

This shift towards greater transparency and accountability could have a major impact on the UK's cloud market, and businesses must be prepared to adapt.

As the UK continues to navigate the complexities of public cloud infrastructure, Mark Boost emphasizes the need for thorough scrutiny of practices that may foster anti-competitive behavior. Find out more by reading the article in full here.