Cloud Services
Multicloud Approach: From Hyperscalers to Enterprise Clouds to Private Clouds
The Right Cloud as the Foundation for Your Business Processes
Companies have different requirements for their cloud strategies. While some organizations rely on a scalable enterprise cloud, others need a dedicated private cloud with maximum control and a customized architecture. Added to this are regulatory requirements, data sovereignty, integration needs, and industry-specific compliance guidelines.
As an IT service provider, DATAGROUP therefore offers a broad spectrum of cloud services – ranging from enterprise cloud and private cloud to hyperscaler and sovereign cloud models. Our cloud platforms are operated in German data centers and are certified to ISO 27001 and tested to BSI C5 standards.
Your Benefits at a Glance
- High scalability and flexible adaptation to new business requirements
- Transparent and optimizable cost structures
- Operations in German data centers compliant with ISO 27001 and BSI C5
- Comprehensive multicloud management with clear governance
- Hybrid integration of existing systems without being locked into hyperscalers
- Enterprise Cloud
- Private Cloud
- Hyperscaler Cloud
- Sovereign Cloud
- Hybrid and Multicloud Management
Enterprise Cloud – A Scalable Cloud Platform from Germany
DATAGROUP's Enterprise Cloud is a standardized shared platform for companies that need a cost-effective and highly scalable cloud infrastructure. It is suitable for business-critical workloads and combines cost efficiency with certified security.
Key Features:
- Scalable shared platform for dynamic requirements
- Operated in German data centers
- Certified to ISO 27001 and BSI C5
Private Cloud – Dedicated Cloud Infrastructure with Maximum Control
The private cloud is operated exclusively for a single customer. It offers maximum control and customizable architecture options, and is particularly well-suited for organizations with regulatory or security-critical requirements.
Key features:
- Dedicated infrastructure with no shared resources
- Flexible deployment in the DATAGROUP Data Center or on-premises
- Operated in Germany in accordance with ISO 27001 and C5
Hyperscaler Cloud – Public Cloud with Governance and Landing Zone
For public cloud strategies, DATAGROUP supports leading hyperscalers. The CORBOX Managed Landing Zone ensures that security, compliance, and governance requirements are implemented in a structured manner from the very beginning.
Key features:
- Setup and operation of a secure landing zone
- Management of IaaS and PaaS resources
- Transparent cost and governance models
Sovereign Cloud – Public Cloud with Data Sovereignty
The Sovereign Cloud enables public cloud services from Germany with reduced vendor lock-in. It is suitable for organizations that want to comply with regulatory requirements while maintaining technological independence.
Key features:
- Setup and operation of a secure landing zone
- Preferred use of open-source technologies
- Management of customer accounts by DATAGROUP
Hybrid and Multicloud Management – Integration Without Complexity
Modern IT architectures often combine enterprise cloud, private cloud, and hyperscaler models. DATAGROUP handles the orchestration of complex multicloud environments and ensures clear lines of responsibility and a consistent level of security.
Key Features:
- Architectural design for hybrid and multicloud structures
- Centralized governance and security model
- Continuous optimization of performance and costs
Industry-Specific Clouds for Regulated Markets
- Defense Cloud
- Banking & Insurance Cloud
Defense Cloud – VS-NfD-compliant infrastructure
The DATAGROUP Defense Cloud is a highly secure, BSI-certified cloud for companies in the defense and military industries. It meets the requirements for handling classified information designated “VS-NfD” and enables the secure exchange of sensitive information within closed value chains. The platform is specifically designed to meet the unique security and audit requirements of this industry.
Key Features:
- VS-NfD-compliant environment
- Operations conducted entirely in Germany
- Flexible operating models
Banking & Insurance Cloud – Cloud for Banks and Insurance Companies
With the Banking & Insurance Cloud, DATAGROUP offers a specialized cloud environment for banks, insurance companies, and financial service providers. The platform is designed to meet regulatory requirements in accordance with BaFin and ECB guidelines and supports institutions in the secure modernization of their IT landscape. Governance, risk, and compliance requirements are consistently integrated into the architecture.
Key Features:
- Geographically redundant data centers in Germany
- Designed for regulatory compliance
- High availability and security
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CORBOX – The Modular Service Portfolio Behind Our Cloud Services
Our cloud services are part of CORBOX, DATAGROUP’s modular IT service portfolio. CORBOX stands for “Corporate IT out of the Box” and combines standardized, certified, and flexibly combinable IT services in a structured, modular model.
Companies can put together exactly the modules that best support their cloud strategy – from infrastructure and platform operations to security, compliance, and service desk. All services are delivered from data centers in Germany and adhere to clearly defined governance and security standards.
Awards for Our Cloud Services
In the latest ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 and 2026 studies, DATAGROUP received several awards, including in the areas of Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem as well as Multi-Public Cloud Services.
View the results of the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 study: Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem
View the results of the ISG Provider Lens™ “Multi Public Cloud Services 2025” study

Cloud Services Customer Projects

DPD – Scalable Kubernetes Platform in the Azure Cloud
DATAGROUP implemented a high-performance Kubernetes environment in Microsoft Azure for DPD. The goal was to integrate modern cloud technologies into existing system landscapes in a structured manner and to provide a scalable platform for digital logistics processes. The project demonstrates how hyperscaler models can be combined with clear governance and professional cloud operations.

DPD – Highly Available Cloud Operations for International Logistics
As an international package delivery service provider, DPD relies on stable and highly available IT infrastructures. DATAGROUP supports DPD with scalable cloud and operational models that combine flexibility and security . This collaboration illustrates how enterprise and hyperscaler cloud approaches can be efficiently integrated into complex corporate environments.

HARRY-BROT – Cloud-Based IT for Production and Supply Chains
DATAGROUP operates a high-performance IT infrastructure for HARRY-BROT that reliably supports production and logistics processes. Cloud services ensure scalability and future-proofing, while certified operating models meet the highest standards for availability and data security. The result is a stable foundation for continuous digital transformation.

ZDF – Scalable Cloud Services for a Media Organization
ZDF relies on DATAGROUP’s cloud expertise to operate a secure and high-performance IT environment. Structured cloud and operational models ensure stability, scalability, and compliance in a sensitive public broadcasting environment. The project combines continuous availability with clearly defined, fundamental security standards.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cloud Services
DATAGROUP's cloud platforms are operated in data centers in Germany. Platform operations comply with ISO 27001 and are certified according to the C5 criteria of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).
Data sovereignty is ensured through clearly defined role- and permission-based frameworks, transparent governance structures, and audit-compliant operational processes. In addition, contractually defined responsibilities and documented security measures ensure that customers retain control over their data and access at all times.
Yes. Complex multicloud environments can be fully managed—from planning and implementation through landing zone operations to interface control and the continuous optimization of performance and costs. In doing so, companies benefit from a holistic operating model without having to develop their own specialized expertise or allocate additional resources to operate complex multicloud architectures.
The platforms are certified to ISO 27001 and have been validated according to the BSI's C5 criteria. As a result, they meet high standards for information security and compliance.
The DATAGROUP Defense Cloud provides a VS-NfD-compliant, BSI-certified cloud infrastructure for companies in the defense and military industry. It meets the requirements for handling classified information with the “VS-NfD” classification and enables secure operations within regulated value chains.
Yes, data sovereignty and innovation are not mutually exclusive. As part of a multicloud strategy, companies can choose the right cloud for every workload—from enterprise cloud and private cloud to sovereign cloud and hyperscaler platforms. This allows them to optimally balance requirements for data sovereignty, compliance, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.