For a long time, digital sovereignty was a term reserved for strategy papers and empty rhetoric. That has changed. Geopolitical tensions, new regulations, and growing dependence on a handful of providers have turned a political buzzword into a tangible business issue. Anyone making decisions today about the cloud, data, IT architecture, or IT security is also making decisions about control, freedom of action, and future viability. It’s high time to turn this topic on its head: What does digital sovereignty really mean – and what does it mean specifically for your company?