Côte-d'Or Launches France's First Sovereign Cloud for Data Protection
Côte-d'Or has become the first department in France to establish a sovereign cloud, enabling local data control and protection. The initiative involves a €5 million investment in a data center capable of storing 1.8 petabytes of data, with processing power equivalent to 50,000 computers. The department is offering cybersecurity protection services for €500, with nearly 200 municipalities already adopting the system. The initiative aims to enhance sovereignty in data management amidst growing AI concerns.

Côte-d'Or is the first department in France to implement a sovereign cloud, aimed at regaining control over data often stored abroad. With an investment of nearly €5 million, the local data center can store up to 1.8 petabytes of data and has the computing power of 50,000 computers.
For €500, the department provides municipalities with cyber protection services to block intrusions and secure communications. Currently, almost 200 municipalities are participating in the initiative. The department emphasizes the importance of data sovereignty in the context of increasing AI presence.




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