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Given the advantages it offers, it’s easy to see why cloud computing has become the cornerstone of digital transformation for large private and public organizations. However, the market is dominated by foreign players—the hyperscalers—which seriously undermines our digital independence.
There’s a parallel to be drawn between our money and our data. We entrust our money to Canadian banks because we can rely on an independent banking network that operates securely under Canadian laws. We also have access to advisors who understand our unique reality.
The same should apply to our data. We have a sovereign cloud infrastructure that is independent, secure, and governed by our own laws. So why are we entrusting our data to foreign providers?
The Myth of Data Sovereignty
The offerings of hyperscalers come with promises that influence the technology decisions made by organizations here, particularly when it comes to data residency. Naturally, we want to keep our data within the country and under our control.
However, it’s important to understand that these providers have limited ability to adequately protect data. While an American provider might guarantee that data stored in its cloud will remain in Canada, it is still subject to the laws of the provider’s home country.
Additionally, some workloads, such as AI data processing, may require transferring data to servers or processing centres located outside Canada. These data movements can also incur egress fees, further complicating matters.
In other words, your data falls under foreign jurisdiction and is exposed to increased risks.
To claim that digital sovereignty is limited to data residency is overly simplistic. True sovereignty is a fundamental pillar of successful digital transformation.
Choosing a National Sovereign Cloud
True sovereignty includes not just data residency but also control over access—who can access and manage the data. Moreover, the data must be governed solely by our national laws, such as Québec’s Law 25, Canada’s PIPEDA, and eventually, the Canadian Digital Charter through Bill C-27. These requirements are not met by American providers.
Fortunately, there is a national alternative that meets these requirements while adhering to the highest standards for security and sensitive data management.
The Cirrus cloud, developed by Micrologic, empowers large organizations embarking on or continuing their digital transformation to achieve their strategic goals while safeguarding their digital sovereignty.
Positive Outcomes for Everyone
Choosing a cloud developed and operated locally doesn’t just benefit Micrologic and its clients—it strengthens the entire local ecosystem.
François Vincent, Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), recently highlighted the economic benefits of supporting local businesses, noting that “for every dollar spent with a local business, 66 cents remain in the economy. By comparison, only 8 cents stay in the economy when dealing with global giants.”
Considering that over $10 billion per year is sent abroad, the positive impact of making the right technology choices for Québec’s economy is clear.
Beyond the economic benefits, supporting a local cloud fosters the development of our own cloud expertise, increasing our independence and capacity for innovation.
With Cirrus, you gain access to a national sovereign cloud protected by Canadian laws, while reducing your carbon footprint, as all data processing is powered by clean energy. You also benefit from a local team that supports you throughout your transformation, all while generating significant economic returns and contributing to the growth of national expertise.
This allows your organization to focus on its core mission and leverage high-performing technologies to drive its evolution.
By staying here, your data can go further.
