Emiel Brok, Author at SUSE Communities

July 14, 2026 6:57 am

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Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure: A Comprehensive Guide to True Cloud Sovereignty with SUSE

Sovereignty is sometimes framed as a product category, but it’s more like a set of layered choices. Data residency, access control, operational locality and workload portability each shape the level of sovereignty that an environment delivers. And two clouds carrying the same sovereign label can produce very different outcomes across these dimensions. Building […]

Categories: Corporate, Digital Sovereignty, SUSE Blog

By: Emiel Brok

May 7, 2026 7:38 am

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The Black Box Crisis: Why We Are Reclaiming Our Energy Sovereignty

As your Global Sovereignty Ambassador, I often talk about data and software, but we cannot ignore the physical reality of the systems that keep our lights on. During a recent high-level briefing, a stark truth was laid bare: our energy infrastructure is being held hostage by "black boxes." What is Sovereignty for the […]

Categories: Corporate, Digital Sovereignty, SUSE Blog

By: Emiel Brok

March 13, 2026 6:14 am

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Your SUSECON 26 Sovereignty Guide: The Sessions That Will Change How You Think About Control

As we prepare to gather in Prague this April for SUSECON 26, I am frequently asked a specific question: "Is Digital Sovereignty just a European regulation story?" My answer is always a categorical no. As Global Sovereignty Ambassador, I talk to organizations in Singapore, Sao Paulo, and Seattle every week. The pattern is […]

By: Emiel Brok

March 3, 2026 6:29 pm

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The Boardroom Shield: Why Strategic Ownership is Your First Line of Defense

Sovereignty as resilience In the complex geopolitical landscape of 2026, the definition of "corporate resilience" has undergone a fundamental transformation. For the modern Board of Directors, risk management is no longer confined to financial solvency or cybersecurity posture; it now encompasses the very foundation of the digital stack. As organizations increasingly migrate critical […]

Categories: Corporate, Digital Sovereignty, SUSE Blog

By: Emiel Brok

February 26, 2026 8:45 pm

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Beyond the “EU Fortress”: Why Strategic Sovereignty is the New Global Standard for Enterprise Resilience

Strategic Resilience I know what most people think when they hear "sovereignty." They think Brussels. They think regulations. They think it's a European thing. It's not. Or at least, not anymore. In 2026, sovereignty is a matter of survival. Whether you’re a tech leader in New York, Singapore or Sã[…]

Categories: Corporate, Digital Sovereignty, Solutions, SUSE Blog, Website

By: Emiel Brok

February 3, 2026 3:58 pm

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From Policy to Proof: Cracking the ‘Black Box’ of Digital Sovereignty

For years, digital sovereignty felt like a “tomorrow” problem. A complex box to check for the legal department. But now that we are in 2026, the conversation has shifted. It is no longer just about compliance; it is about whether you’re allowed to compete in your own market. With Forrester predicting that […]

Categories: Corporate, Digital Sovereignty, SUSE Blog