Microsoft has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave for Sovereign Cloud Platforms, Q2 2026. The recognition highlights Microsoft's approach to digital sovereignty through a combination of public cloud with data residency controls, private cloud via Azure Local and Azure Arc, and partner-operated national clouds. Key differentiators include consistent Kubernetes and container capabilities across connected and disconnected environments, infrastructure-as-code, and GitOps tooling. The platform allows organizations to build sovereign IT posture incrementally while maintaining access to modern cloud and AI capabilities.
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