- Rules changes see AWS forced to withdraw from the Cispe card
- The company will remain a member of the group
- Microsoft is also a newly added member
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has left the Board of Cispe (Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe) after a change in rules, which means that only European companies can be used.
According to new rules, non -European cloud suppliers with turnover of more than 10 billion euros can still participate, but only as non -voting members.
At the same time, Cispe introduced an autonomy and strategic committee designed to meet the growing demand for European cloud infrastructure and AI solutions.
AWS forced to leave the board of directors of Cispe
A spokesperson for Cispe commented: “This change arrives at a critical moment with concerns concerning economic and geopolitical dependencies more and more pronounced. The urgent need of a European, competitive and independent European cloud ecosystem has never been clearer. »»
CISPE has promised “daring and innovative commitments to exploit this year this year the various and fragmented cloud ecosystem of Europe” by emphasizing the service of SMEs in Europe, whether customers or suppliers.
Jacqueline Van de Werken of the Leaseweb of the Netherlands, David Chassan de France’s Outcale and Lorenzo ChiatriSter in Italy remain on the board of directors, with newly elected members Alexander Windbichler of Anexia, Austria and Jake Madders representing the ‘Hyve from the United Kingdom.
Cispe confirmed that, with AWS, Gigas and UpCloud, decided not to ask for re -election either.
AWS head of public policy EMEA, Stéphane Duble, commented (via The register)): “We are proud of our contributions to the achievements and growth of Cispe for almost a decade and to remain attached to the association and its founding principles.”
Dubled added: “As a dedicated Cispe member, we will continue to actively contribute to Cispe initiatives that defend the cloud industry, support the choice of cloud customers and improve European competitiveness.”
The changes come shortly after its revelation, Microsoft had joined Cispe to focus on the creation of a “constructive partnership” in Europe, despite the previous cloud conflict of the company in the region.
