Arvato Systems Earns AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency to Elevate Data Control for Enterprises

Arvato Systems Earns AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency to Elevate Data Control for Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) Arvato Systems has attained the AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency, recognizing its proficiency in crafting cloud solutions that ensure clients retain control over data residency, access, and infrastructure resilience. The company’s multicloud approach allows customers to decide whether their workloads run on hyperscale public clouds, in Arvato’s own Virtual Private Cloud, or within local German data centers. Complementing its cloud expertise, Arvato Systems operates German data centers certified under the BSI’s C5 framework—an important distinction for critical infrastructure and financial-sector clients complying with DORA. As part of the AWS Partner Network, Arvato Systems’ new competency provides AWS customers with clear guidance to partners with specialized sovereignty capabilities. Backed by the global Bertelsmann conglomerate and alliances with AWS, Google, Microsoft, and SAP, Arvato Systems continues to support enterprises in their digital transformation endeavors.

(PRESS RELEASE) GŪTTERSLOH, 1-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann-backed Arvato Systems has been honored with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Sovereignty Competency, marking it as a trusted AWS Partner adept at helping organizations meet their digital sovereignty mandates while fully leveraging AWS capabilities.

In the accompanying photo are (from left) Sebastian Kespohl, Sovereign IT Lead; Volker auf der Landwehr, AWS Alliance Lead; Johanna Bode, AWS Technical Account Manager; and Philipp Hellmich, AWS DevOps Lead © Arvato Systems.

Earning the AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency underscores Arvato Systems’ demonstrated technical expertise and track record of customer success in ensuring clients maintain control and authority over their digital assets. This encompasses data residency, access controls, system resilience, survivability, and operational self-sufficiency. With this specialization, Arvato Systems is uniquely positioned to design and guide cloud architectures that meet strict sovereignty requirements while harnessing the benefits of AWS technology.

“Organizations often face the dilemma of pushing forward with cloud initiatives without a clear, sustainable strategy,” says Kevin Christopher Fechtel, Solution Architect at Arvato Systems. “Our strength as a multicloud provider lies in giving clients the freedom to choose where and how their data is handled—be it across hyperscaler clouds, within our own Virtual Private Cloud, or in a local German data center.”

As part of AWS’s global Partner Program, this competency helps AWS customers quickly identify partners with deep expertise and proven industry experience in digital sovereignty.

Infrastructure Control Made in Germany
Beyond its cloud offerings, Arvato Systems operates multiple data centers in Germany and holds the C5 attestation certified by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). This recognition affirms that its processes meet rigorous security standards—an essential asset for operators of critical infrastructure (KRITIS) and financial institutions, especially under the new DORA regulations.

About Arvato Systems
Arvato Systems is an international IT specialist that supports major companies in Digital Transformation. We stand for strong industry knowledge, in-depth technology expertise and a clear focus on customer requirements. Working as a team, we develop innovative IT solutions, transition our clients into the Cloud, integrate digital processes, and take on IT systems operation and support. As part of Bertelsmann, we are built on the solid foundations of a German global corporation. At the same time, we rely on our strong strategic partner network with top international players such as AWS, Google, Microsoft and SAP. We make the digital world easier, more efficient and more secure and our customers more successful. We Empower Digital Leaders.

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