Three German software companies have introduced an end-to-end e-commerce solution where all data and processes remain in Europe. Cloud provider STACKIT, platform provider Empiriecom and IT service provider Adesso have created an ecosystem that gives online sellers data sovereignty, in compliance with legal norms.
The new e-commerce solution is called the German Digital Commerce Operation Model. For online retailers and their customers, this means that all data and business processes remain in Germany and are protected by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Data stored in Europe
According to the creators, data sovereignty is the focus of business activity in the face of regulatory obstacles and geopolitical instability. Many online sellers no longer want to be dependent on cross-border online companies such as Amazon, Shopify or Google Cloud. Instead, they want their data stored in European companies.
“We offer a reliable and secure alternative to solutions offered by international software providers”
“Our partnership offers a reliable and secure alternative to the solutions offered by international hyperscalers and software providers,” explains Empiriecom CEO Ralf Männlein. “This addresses the growing demand for sovereign data security, performance and compliance in digital commerce.”
Combined software solutions
The ecosystem combines software solutions from all three companies. STACKIT hosts all data and applications in Germany and Austria. Thanks to the zero-access security policy, data sovereignty always remains with the customer. Adesso has experience in the e-commerce industry and ensures that solutions are tailored to each client’s business model.
Empiriecom provides its platform that can be adapted to a wide range of business models, channels and markets. This allows companies to run multi-shop and omnichannel structures on the technology. According to Empiriecom, it is used by businesses with annual revenues exceeding €400 million.