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               BT Introduces the "Sovereign Data" Platform to Fulfill the Needs of the UK's Digital Infrastructure
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                 BT has launched a new sovereign-data platform for UK public-sector organizations and domestic businesses.This platform guarantees that data is only handled and stored in the UK. The telecoms industry says that as concerns about data regulation, cyber risks, and operational resilience grow, this development shows that more and more people want safe, locally managed digital infrastructure.
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                 The platform's goal is to give businesses full control over where their data is stored, how it is managed, and who can access it. BT wants to deal with the growing concern about cross-border data transfers and the risks that come with handling data in other countries by keeping data within the UK and only using UK-based infrastructure and staff.BT says that the sovereign-data environment will support a wide range of digital services, such as cloud computing, communication tools, and other business apps that are necessary for running a business on a daily basis. Sovereign choices will be added to some of the company's existing products, and they should be available more widely in the first half of 2026. This will allow businesses to use the technology as part of bigger digital transformation projects.
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                Jon James, CEO of BT Business, says that many organizations, especially those that handle sensitive or regulated information, are now putting data sovereignty at the top of their list of priorities.He says that the change is about more than just following the rules; it's also about making systems stronger and keeping them running smoothly in a security environment that changes quickly.
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                   BT's move comes at a time when public and private sector companies are under more pressure to show that they have strong data governance procedures in place after a number of cyber disasters in the UK and Europe. Many companies have also looked at their technology providers again because of stricter rules. They now prefer partners who can make sure there is clear legal responsibility and domestic monitoring.
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                   Experts in the field say that the new platform improves BT's position in the important UK digital infrastructure market and makes the company a viable competitor to foreign cloud providers, whose operations often depend on data centers and support staff located outside the UK. Many people think that BT made a smart investment because there is a growing focus on national digital sovereignty. When people buy things, they are paying more and more attention to things like legal jurisdiction, security, and data protection.
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                    BT says that the new platform would help businesses use modern digital services without putting their security or legal obligations at risk. The company says that demand for sovereign data solutions is likely to rise as businesses and government agencies prepare for changes in data protection laws and want more control over their digital supply chains.
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