Amazon’s New Sovereign Cloud Solidifies its Long-Term Growth Potential
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-19 12:50

Group 1 - Amazon.com Inc. is recognized as a promising long-term investment, particularly following the launch of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud on January 15, which aims to provide a secure alternative for users concerned about data residency and US influence [1][2] - The AWS European Sovereign Cloud features data centers that are physically and legally isolated from Amazon's global server network, ensuring operational continuity even in extreme scenarios, such as disconnection from the global internet or US software export restrictions [2][3] - To maintain complete sovereign autonomy, the cloud will be operated by a German company, with management and advisory boards consisting of EU citizens, and all employees will eventually be required to hold EU citizenship [3] Group 2 - Amazon is investing over 7.8 billion euros (approximately $6.41 billion) in this initiative, with the first data center currently under construction in Brandenburg, Germany [3]