The risks of digital dependencies are diverse!
In a world of growing dependencies, lack of transparency is the greatest risk. With the watchful eye of the owl, you stay in control.
Price Escalation Trap
Price Escalation Trap
When components cannot be replaced by alternative solutions, the vendor dictates the price. License cost increases of 100% or more are not uncommon in proprietary ecosystems.
Loss of Data Sovereignty
Loss of Data Sovereignty
User data must be processed in compliance with GDPR, and trade secrets must be protected to maintain competitiveness.
Geopolitical Arbitrary Decisions
Geopolitical Arbitrary Decisions
Software from third countries is subject to the legislation of its country of origin. A trade conflict or political decision can cut off access to critical data overnight.
Innovation Lock-In
Innovation Lock-In
Proprietary software forces companies onto the roadmap of large software vendors. As a result, business processes must adapt to the software instead of adapting the software to the business.
Service Provider Failure
Service Provider Failure
The failure of an external service, such as when a provider discontinues the service, is acquired, or becomes insolvent, can significantly impact a company's operational stability.
Loss of IP
Loss of IP
When digital sovereignty is lost, not only data is at risk. Intellectual property (IP), patents, and key innovations can also be jeopardized by unfavorable contractual structures and licensing terms.
The Sovereignty Index
How independent is your organization today really? Our index provides you with a clear metric. It translates technical complexity into a strategic key performance indicator for informed decision-making.
The Sovereignty Domains
The index is broken down into the domains of data sovereignty, components, competencies, and open source. This allows you to identify the area where action is most urgently required.
The Component Check
At the detailed level, individual operational components are assessed and evaluated. This enables you to pinpoint exactly where your sovereignty is still at risk.
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