Germany's BSI and Schwarz Digits unite to slash foreign tech reliance
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has teamed up with Schwarz Group’s IT division, Schwarz Digits, in a new strategic partnership. The agreement focuses on boosting cybersecurity and reducing dependence on foreign technology. Both sides have stressed the need for stronger digital resilience in an evolving global landscape. The collaboration will prioritise sovereign cloud solutions tailored for government agencies. By developing these systems, the partnership aims to cut the public sector’s reliance on overseas providers. Secure control layers and protected infrastructure for critical data will also form part of the initiative.
BSI President Claudia Plattner highlighted the urgency of the move, noting that digital transformation is rewriting global rules. She argued that Germany must act decisively to safeguard its interests in cyberspace. Rolf Schumann, co-CEO of Schwarz Digits, echoed this stance, emphasising that control over data and systems is essential for digital freedom. Beyond technical upgrades, the alliance seeks to improve situational awareness against hybrid threats. The long-term vision is a digitally sovereign Europe capable of defending its values online. Both organisations have framed the partnership as a step toward greater autonomy in cybersecurity.
The BSI and Schwarz Digits will now work on secure, homegrown solutions for government use. Their efforts target reduced foreign dependency and stronger defences against emerging cyber risks. The partnership marks a concrete push toward a more self-reliant European digital infrastructure.
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