Veeam Sovereign Service Providers program combines its sovereign technical capabilities with the skills and knowledge of local service providers to help customers address data sovereignty requirements.
Veeam has announced the Veeam Sovereign Service Providers Program to help customers identify local service providers offering sovereign data protection and security services. The first phase introduces a Data Sovereignty Competency within Veeam’s Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) program, with further offerings planned for later this year.
Veeam Sovereign Service Providers Program Highlights
Under the program, Veeam provides data protection technology, while participating service providers bring local expertise in operations, governance and legal requirements, the company said. This helps customers assess where their data is stored, who can access it, how it is controlled and which jurisdiction’s laws apply, while maintaining data protection and recovery capabilities.
Data sovereignty requirements are evolving as governments and regulators introduce rules on data residency, access and control. Geopolitical uncertainty, cross-border dependencies and growing AI adoption are also increasing scrutiny of where sensitive data is stored, who can access it and which laws apply.
“Sovereignty is defined by each customer’s regional government, legal, regulatory and operational requirements. Meeting those requirements depends on both technology and the way a service is operated,” said Michelle Graff, Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships at Veeam. “The Veeam Sovereign Service Providers Program brings those two dimensions together. Veeam provides the technical foundation for resilient data protection, while trusted local partners contribute sovereign operating models, governance expertise, and established in-market capabilities. The VCSP Data Sovereignty Competency gives customers a clearer way to identify providers that have invested in both.”
Recent Veeam research found that 70% of organizations admit AI workflows are interacting with sensitive corporate data without full oversight, while 67% report employees are creating autonomous AI workflows that IT teams cannot fully track. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in business operations, strong data governance, local control, and resilient protection are becoming increasingly important.
Accoridng to Veeam, the VCSP Data Sovereignty Competency is designed to help customers identify providers with capabilities against defined program criteria covering operational, legal, technological, and governance considerations. Requirements include evidence relating to local operating models, jurisdictional controls, in-region personnel, data governance processes, customer oversight, and resilient data protection. The competency recognizes provider capabilities against Veeam’s program requirements; it does not replace a customer’s own legal, regulatory, risk or compliance assessment.
“Across Europe, sovereignty has evolved from a compliance consideration into a strategic business requirement,” said Tim Pfaelzer, General Manager and Senior Vice President, EMEA at Veeam. “As regulation expands and organizations scale AI initiatives, they need greater certainty over where data resides, who can access it and which laws govern its use. Veeam’s technology, combined with the local operating capabilities of trusted service providers, gives customers a practical and defensible route to strengthen data control without sacrificing resilience or recovery.”
Only service providers that meet the competency requirements will qualify, said Veeam. Customers will be able to discover approved providers through Veeam partner profiles that highlight data sovereignty capabilities, regional coverage, and competency status.
The VCSP Data Sovereignty Competency is the first phase of the Veeam Sovereign Service Providers Program. Veeam said it plans to introduce additional offerings later this year.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the official launch announcement by Veeam and has been edited for length and readability. Program capability claims and launch details are based on information provided by the company.
