Best of LinkedIn: Cloud Insights & Sovereignty CW 29/ 30

We curate most relevant posts about Cloud Insights on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus have built a sovereign cloud market radar for ICT providers, featuring weekly hot news, monthly reports, quarterly leadership presentations, and AI podcasts for field teams. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/sovereign-cloud-market-radar-always-on-intelligence-for-ict-leaders-who-cannot-afford-to-fall-behind This edition examines the current state of cloud technology, focusing on the dual priorities of digital sovereignty and the evolving financial management of artificial intelligence. European organisations are transitioning from theoretical discussions to deploying sovereign infrastructure, yet achieving total independence from foreign providers remains a complex challenge. Simultaneously, the rise of AI token costs has transformed FinOps from a simple accounting task into a vital governance discipline integrated into the engineering process. Major hyperscalers like Google and AWS continue to compete through rapid growth and specialised regional clouds, while hybrid environments increasingly require sophisticated tools to manage platform sprawl. Ultimately, the source highlights a shift where cloud architecture and talent must now prioritise data jurisdiction and cost-efficient innovation. This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM