Cloud computing is a broad term that can mean several different things in practice. We want to make it simple and understandable. That’s why we’ve put together 3 points to give you a good explanation of what we mean by a Swedish cloud service and why you and your company should use one.
What is a Swedish cloud service?
The concept of cloud computing is still perceived by many as rather vague. A simple description could be the processes and programs provided over the Internet. However, cloud services can differ greatly in terms of code base, facilities, hardware, staff practices and compliance. Depending on where the cloud service you choose stores data and what the ownership structure is, a service that looks Swedish may turn out to be something completely different.
For example, an international cloud service provider may have a cloud service where the website and all functions are in Swedish, but where the servers for storage are located outside the EU. For the customer who stores some form of sensitive data, such as personal data, this means that the GDPR requirements are not met. With a Swedish cloud service from Storegate, Swedish law always applies as we are a Swedish company that provides cloud storage on servers located in Sweden. This means that you as a customer with us will find it much easier to comply with GDPR.
How does cloud storage work?
At Storegate, we have chosen to have our own infrastructure for storage for our customers. We do not use third-party services such as Amazon or Google for data storage, but all information is transferred in encrypted form and stored on duplicate server environments in Swedish data centers with the highest security. Your files are only accessible to you and you retain sole ownership of the stored information.
Our storage infrastructure is located in Stockholm. The servers are connected to each other and the files you save with us are always copied and placed in two different server environments. Data security is our top priority and you should always feel safe saving data in our services.
Why should we use a Swedish cloud service?
Not all cloud service providers comply with European and Swedish laws on storing data and handling sensitive information. Many international companies offer services where you can work and save your files directly in the cloud. Often, such a global provider has a US ownership structure that cannot be contracted away. An important part of our work at Storegate is precisely to help companies with regulatory compliance in the cloud.
By using our Swedish cloud service for secure file sharing and backup, it becomes easier to comply with European legislation such as GDPR, and you also avoid the risks of US regulations such as the CLOUD Act and Privacy Shield. It simply becomes very safe and carefree because you don’t have to worry about foreign legislation and its possible impact, or the risk of your data being shared to third countries.
We will help you! Make sure your business operates in accordance with applicable laws. One way is to talk to us at Storegate. Our secure file sharing services complement Office 365 and Google Workspace and allow you to store and share sensitive information securely too. This way, you don’t have to worry about the possible impact of foreign laws over time. Contact sales@storegate.com and book a free demo of our services.
