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Cloud Services Investigation: What the CMA's findings mean for the cloud industry

Aug 7, 2025 By Civo Team In Civo
In 2022, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) conducted a market study into the UK cloud industry to investigate whether the UK’s cloud market was working well, and if any regulatory intervention was needed¹. Ofcom concluded that the market was dominated by AWS and Microsoft, and that competition was limited, and referred matter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for further investigation².
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The Digital Sovereignty Revolution: Why Big Tech Is Losing UK Trust

Jul 29, 2025 By Civo In Civo
In a world where data is power, UK businesses are demanding control. Civo’s latest whitepaper, The Digital Sovereignty Revolution, uncovers the top challenges UK businesses face in securing true data sovereignty from eroding trust in Big Tech to geopolitical instability. Our latest research, based on a survey of 1,000+ UK IT decision-makers, reveals the extent to which sovereignty is reshaping the UK's tech sector. From the risks of relying on US-based providers to the benefits of multi-cloud strategies, the whitepaper explores key trends and what they mean for UK businesses.
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Getting started with the relaxAI API: Sovereign, cost-effective AI

Jul 29, 2025 By Mark Boost In Civo
Earlier this year, we launched relaxAI, an AI assistant designed with one paramount focus: your privacy. We’re now excited to announce the relaxAI API is in General Availability (GA) offering an OpenAI interface. This gives UK organizations up to 90% cost savings versus leading providers while ensuring data never leaves UK jurisdiction.
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Are Egress Fees Holding Your AI Business Back?

Jul 28, 2025 By Kendall Miller In Civo
For AI companies, the landscape of cloud computing has always been a balancing act between innovation, costs, and compliance. That’s where Civo comes in. Offering a full cloud offering with GPUs, but without the usual headaches, Civo provides a rare combination: true data sovereignty and zero data egress charges. Let’s break down why these two features should be non-negotiables for your AI infrastructure.
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Understanding GPUs for AI success: Insights from our panel discussion

Jul 24, 2025 By Emma Stewart-Oram In Civo
This blog is based on the webinar, “Panel Discussion: Understanding the importance of GPUs for AI success”, you can watch the full recording by clicking here! Last week, we hosted a panel discussion surrounding the importance of GPUs for AI success that featured Kunal Kushwaha (Field CTO), Ben Norris (AI Engineer), and Kendall Miller (Strategic Business Development).
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Is your cloud data truly sovereign? The CLOUD Act & FISA 702 reality check

Jul 24, 2025 By Civo Team In Civo
As UK public sector bodies, financial institutions, and enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, a pivotal question emerges: Who truly controls your data, and under which laws? With data breaches and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, storing data and workloads in a host country alone doesn't guarantee sovereignty. U.S.
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Vendor lock-in and the fight for UK digital sovereignty

Jul 22, 2025 By Civo Team In Civo
To read more on the findings from this research, visit the Digital Sovereignty Revolution whitepaper by clicking here. For years, global hyperscalers have been the backbone of cloud infrastructure for UK businesses. Their scale, reach, and performance made them the default choice. But as geopolitical uncertainty grows and concerns around data governance deepen, the cracks in this model are beginning to show.
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Navigating Change: How VMware's VCSP Partner Reduction Affects Your Business

Jul 17, 2025 By Civo Team In Civo
VMware customers are once again facing major change. Under Broadcom’s ownership, VMware’s is closing its Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) partners on October 31, 2025. This change will also include any VCSP Partner contracts not being renewed after this date. For many, this shift is more than an internal reshuffle.
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Panel Discussion: Understanding the importance of GPUs for AI success

Jul 17, 2025 By Civo In Civo
Are you curious about the role of GPUs in AI and how they can accelerate your projects? Join Kunal Kushwaha (Field CTO), Ben Norris (AI Engineer), and Kendall Miller (Strategic Business Development) in this upcoming panel discussion as they dive into the world of GPUs and their significance in AI.
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