Ateme and Scaleway validatate sovereign cloud for high-scale media supply chains

Broadcasters are pivoting from cost-centric cloud strategies to resilience-based models that mitigate jurisdictional risks. By validating Ateme’s stack on Scaleway, the industry now has a viable alternative to the 'Big Three' hyperscalers that aligns with the EU’s tightening regulatory climate. This shift is particularly critical for public service broadcasters who must ensure continuity during national elections or breaking news. As AI integration grows, the demand for localized GPU resources with clear data governance will likely accelerate. Watch for whether other major European broadcasters migrate high-concurrency live workflows to regional providers like Scaleway or OVHcloud by early 2027.

The push for sovereign infrastructure coincides with the enforcement of the EU Data Act, which became applicable in September 2025. Per Morgan Lewis (September 2025), the Act mandates seamless switching between cloud providers and the elimination of data egress fees, a move intended to reduce hyperscaler lock-in. This regulatory shift supports the growth of the European sovereign cloud market, which is projected to expand from €20 billion in 2026 to over €100 billion by 2031, according to Broadcom (January 2026). However, US hyperscalers still maintain approximately 70% of the European market share, compared to 15% for local providers.

Technically, the 'sovereign' designation increasingly hinges on certifications like France’s SecNumCloud 3.2. Per AFNOR (June 2026), this standard requires that data centers be located within the EU and operated by entities with majority European capital to ensure immunity from extraterritorial laws like the US CLOUD Act. While AWS and Microsoft have launched European Sovereign Cloud initiatives, analysts at Gartner have noted that these often remain subsidiaries of US parent companies, maintaining a level of jurisdictional dependency that truly EU-native providers like Scaleway avoid.

Media organizations are also weighing these decisions against the rapid adoption of AI. Per IDC (February 2026), roughly half of EMEA organizations increased their interest in sovereign solutions due to geopolitical trade tensions witnessed throughout 2025. As broadcasters integrate proprietary AI models, the need for 'access by design'—a principle slated for enforcement in late 2026—will require infrastructure that allows local authorities judicial access when necessary, favoring providers built under European law from the ground up.