Beyond Data Residency: SUSE’s Andreas Prins on the True Meaning of Digital Sovereignty

April 22, 2026

Broadcasting live from the bustling floor of SUSECON in Prague, Techstrong Group’s Alan Shimel sits down with longtime friend Andreas Prins, SUSE’s Global Head of Sovereign Solutions, to unpack the massive shifts happening in the enterprise IT landscape. As organizations grapple with skyrocketing virtualization costs and the disruptive force of AI, Prins explains why true digital sovereignty goes far beyond simple data residency to encompass architecture, vendor contracts, and human capital. Ultimately, they explore how companies can navigate this perfect storm, turning forced migrations into strategic business resilience by tackling low-hanging transformations first.

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Guest(s): Andreas Prins
Categories: SUSECON 26
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