Geopolitical Tensions: What is the impact on Our Cloud Data?
Below is some further insight in the IPCOM view and strategy:
Microsoft Cloud remains our strategy
Microsoft Cloud and Microsoft 365 remain our chosen collaboration platform.
This choice is deliberate and based on strong reasons: security, reliability, modern collaboration, and compliance support. Recent changes in the geopolitical situation has not fundamentally changed this direction.
Where is our data stored?
When we use Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive), our emails and documents are stored in European data centers. Data is not copied to any other region or continent.
This setup has been further strengthened since 2025 through Microsoft’s EU Data Boundary initiative, which reinforces that customer data for European tenants stays within Europe.
For those who want more detail, we revert to the Microsoft website:
👉 https://learn.microsoft.com/privacy/eudb/eu-data-boundary-learn
Why backup is still essential
Even with strong cloud protections, backup remains essential. Backup is not about mistrust — it’s about preparedness.
In any recovery or crisis scenario, the first and most important step is having your data. If the data is available:
- Systems can be restored
- Services can be rebuilt
- Alternative solutions can be used if needed
Simply put: If we have the data, we have options.
In short
Microsoft Cloud stays our strategy.
Our data stays in Europe.
Backup ensures we remain in control — even if circumstances change.
This balanced approach allows us to benefit from modern cloud services while staying prepared for unexpected situations.
