What is data sovereignty?
Data sovereignty refers to the principle that data is subject to the laws and regulations of the country or jurisdiction in which it is stored or processed. For businesses, this means considering where their data is physically located, who has access to it and which legal jurisdictions apply. Sovereign cloud is particularly relevant for government, regulated industries and organisations handling sensitive data, where data location, jurisdiction and operational control are important considerations.
A practical approach to sovereign hosting
True data sovereignty depends on legal control and jurisdiction, not just data location or infrastructure design. Our cloud solutions are sovereign by design. By operating separate legal entities across regions and offering tailored solutions, we allow you to meet strict data sovereignty requirements while still supporting global operations.
Why Hyve for sovereign cloud?
Sovereignty has been at the core of our business from the start. With 35+ global data centres, and an extensive commitment to compliance, your data will always be protected.
An Australian legal entity
We operate legally distinct entities in Australia and Europe with region-specific compliance.
Zero U.S. CLOUD Act exposure
Unlike many U.S.-owned hyperscalers, our Australian ownership means your data has zero exposure to CLOUD Act requests.
Extensive accreditations
Hyve are committed to maintaining the highest levels of information security. We hold a range of significant certifications and accreditations, including ISO 27001, 27017, and 9001.
Global network
Host your data wherever meets your needs. Whatever your requirements, we can support you through our network of 35+ data centres.
The right sovereign solution for your business
Choose the sovereign cloud solution which meets your needs, hosted in any of our APAC data centres.
Managed Private Cloud
Experience the advantages of cloud technology and enjoy complete security and control on our single-tenant private cloud infrastructure.
Managed Enterprise Cloud
Let our experts take care of building, managing, and optimising your platform on our high-performance, secure multi-tenant infrastructure.
What sets Hyve apart as a sovereign cloud provider in Australia?
Hyve combines a global cloud presence with local infrastructure and expertise across Australia, giving your businesses greater choice over where your data and workloads are hosted. With established infrastructure and teams across the Australia and APAC, we help organisations build cloud environments that balance greater control over their data with the performance, resilience and flexibility their workloads require. Explore our insights on our APAC prescence to learn more about our approach.
Australian and APAC sovereign hosting locations
Sydney Sovereign Cloud
Sydney, the most populated city in Oceania, hosts nearly half of Australia’s startups and serves as a key business hub. With thriving capital markets and electronic trading ecosystems, it is a major financial services centre.
Australia Sovereign Cloud
The city has a diverse economy, hosting global financial firms, multinational corporations, advanced manufacturing, technology companies, and professional and scientific services, supporting innovation and growth.
Singapore Sovereign Cloud
Singapore is the world’s largest repository for storing and processing data. With strong, solid infrastructure, and geographical stability with little to no risk of natural disasters, companies are racing to host their data in Singapore.
Japan Sovereign Cloud
With one of the largest and most advanced economies, Japan leads in both commercial and enterprise tech solutions. As its economy strengthens, cities such as Tokyo have become crucial centres for global finance and business operations.
Choosing the right hosting model
Finding the best hosting model means evaluating your business needs. Self-hosted setups offer flexibility but leave everything, from security to management, in your hands. U.S. hyperscalers reduce upfront effort but often provide limited sovereignty, expose data to the U.S. CLOUD Act, and charge extra for key services. Hyve Managed Hosting delivers a fully managed alternative, with true data sovereignty, proactive security, 24/7/365 direct support, and predictable monthly pricing.
