News Summary:
On January 20, 2026, Anexia CEO Alexander Windbichler criticized Amazon Web Services' new "European Sovereign Cloud," labeling it a "PR stunt" in a report by Der Standard. Windbichler argued that genuine control derives from ownership, software sovereignty, and technical decision-making, rather than solely local staff, casting doubt on the cloud's fulfillment of European data protection and digital sovereignty mandates. Previously, on November 18, 2025, Anexia and netcup welcomed the European Declaration on Digital Sovereignty. Earlier, on October 24, 2025, Anexia received the Primus Award 2025 in the "International Performance" category, with the jury commending its international successes, commitment to technological independence, and contribution to Europe’s digital sovereignty. This followed the completion of a photovoltaic park by Anexia on October 16, 2025, a 1.16-hectare facility in Jaidhof, Lower Austria, designed to supply renewable energy for its data center infrastructure.