Table of Contents
- 1 Google Workspace in combination with the Schwarz Digits Cloud STACKIT
- 2 Best-in-class offering for comprehensive digital resilience with Google Cloud and XM Cyber
- 3 Transforming the global office workplace
- 4 **How does this partnership specifically address the evolving data privacy regulations within the European Union, and what safeguards are in place to ensure compliance?**
Google and the Schwarz Group companies today announced plans for a long-term partnership. The strategic partnership will encompass key dimensions of secure and sovereign digital transformation, including collaboration and efficiency solutions and advanced cybersecurity offerings in Germany and Europe.
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“For future viability in the digital age, it is crucial to find partners who are really ready Digitalization to shape things together,” says Gerd Chrzanowski, general partner of the Schwarz Group. “In Google, we have found a partner who develops joint solutions with us on an equal footing, provides transparent insights and makes clear commitments. We look forward to working together Google “To make the digital transformation in Germany and Europe transparent, secure and sovereign.”
“Thanks to that new partnership it will be the companies of the Black group succeed in their leadership role in the area of digital transformation with the strengths of Google Cloud in the areas of productivity, collaboration and security that our cutting-edge AI delivers,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. “Together, we are opening up a new world of confident opportunities for European organizations to innovate and build on our shared solutions, accelerating a new era of innovation.”
Google Workspace in combination with the Schwarz Digits Cloud STACKIT
The planned partnership will secure and sovereign cloud-based solutions for collaboration across regulated industries in Germany and Europe, including financial services, healthcare and the public sector. As part of the solution STACKIT offer its customers the option of client-side encryption of their Google Workspace data – including sensitive and confidential data in regulated industries – via its own cloud platform, preventing access by third parties, including Google itself. Customers’ data remains within the European Union (EU), with full redundancy ensured by backups hosted exclusively in STACKIT’s European data centers to meet customers’ requirements for data protection, data residency and data resiliency.
“In Germany and the EU, there have so far been no cloud collaboration solutions that fully meet the sovereignty requirements of regulated industries. This also includes ensuring that all data is secured on local soil without foreign states or platform providers having access to it,” says Rolf Schumann, Co-CEO of Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group. “Our partnership and offering with Google Cloud will bridge this gap with a completely new business model.”
With client-side encryption enabled, customers have sole control over their Encryption Keys – and thus complete control over access to your data. Even Google, as a platform provider, has no access. This not only protects the sovereignty of the Schwarz Group companies, but also of all customers who value the independence of their operations, and gives them full security that their data is always under their control.
Best-in-class offering for comprehensive digital resilience with Google Cloud and XM Cyber
The partnership also includes cooperation in the area of cybersecurity. The goal is to create a solid foundation for cyber readiness and resilience for customers. First, Google Cloud’s security solutions will be integrated into the by XM Cyberdem Hybrid cloud security company from Schwarz Digits, integrated and the joint offer offered via the Google Cloud Marketplace. These advanced security solutions will help German and European organizations, especially those in highly regulated industries, to increase the level of their enterprise and multicloud security. Additionally, XM Cyber’s Continuous Exposure Management will be embedded into the sovereign Google Workspace solution offered to European companies.
“This partnership is a game-changer for regulated industries in Europe by eliminating the sovereignty and security concerns that often hinder more ambitious cloud adoption for productivity and collaboration,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud. Our alliance with the Schwarz Group companies will enable numerous industries in Europe to deliver digital innovations with security and compliance at the core.”
Transforming the global office workplace
The Schwarz Group companies are also pursuing a similar approach when converting their global office workstations to Google Workspace. This ensures that critical workplace data is protected from access by third parties, including foreign government institutions, and can be transferred to alternative service providers if necessary.
“For us, the switch to Google Workspace is an important step away from our previous solution towards innovative, efficient and future-proof cloud-based collaboration,” says Christian Müller, Co-CEO of Schwarz Digits. “Google Workspace is the most secure and reliable productivity platform in the industry today, and we expect our group-wide transition to bring significant benefits across all areas of our operations – from simplifying IT management to making our point-of-work workflows significantly more efficient. Sales.”
**How does this partnership specifically address the evolving data privacy regulations within the European Union, and what safeguards are in place to ensure compliance?**
## World Today News Exclusive: Deep Dive into Google & Schwarz Group Partnership
**Interviewer:** Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re delving into the groundbreaking partnership between tech giant Google and the renowned Schwarz Group. Joining us are [Guest 1 Name & Title], and [Guest 2 Name & Title].
Let’s begin by understanding the core motivations behind this alliance.
**Section 1: The Drive for Digital Sovereignty**
**(Interviewer to Guest 1):** Mr./Ms. [Guest 1 Name], the press release emphasizes “secure and sovereign digital transformation.” Can you elaborate on what this means for the Schwarz Group and its companies, particularly in the context of navigating an increasingly data-driven world?
**(Interviewer to Guest 2):** Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 Name], fromGoogle’s perspective, how does this partnership address the growing concerns regarding data sovereignty and control, especially within highly regulated industries in Europe?
**Section 2: Collaboration & Innovation**
**(Interviewer to Guest 1):** The Schwarz Group will be leveraging Google Workspace alongside your own STACKIT cloud platform. What are the specific advantages this hybrid approach offers, especially in terms of data security and regulatory compliance?
**(Interviewer to Guest 2):** Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 Name], what unique benefits does Google Cloud ideally bring to the table in this collaboration, and how will it empower Schwarz Group companies to drive innovation in their respective sectors?
**Section 3: Cybersecurity: A Mutually Beneficial Venture**
**(Interviewer to Guest 1):** The integration of XM Cyber’s solutions adds another layer to this partnership. How crucial is this cybersecurity component in today’s threat landscape, and how will it safeguard the data of Schwarz Group companies and their clients?
**(Interviewer to Guest 2):** Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 Name], how does this partnership reinforce Google Cloud’s commitment to providing robust cybersecurity solutions, not only for the Schwarz Group but also for the broader European market?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead: Future of Digital Transformation**
**(Interviewer to both Guests):** This partnership appears to be a significant step towards shaping the future of digital transformation in Europe. What are your collective visions for the long-term impact of this collaboration on industries, businesses, and individuals?
**(Interviewer to Guest 1):** Mr./Ms. [Guest 1 Name], how do you see this partnership influencing the Schwarz Group’s own digital strategy moving forward?
**(Interviewer to Guest 2):** Mr./Ms. [Guest 2 Name], what key takeaways do you hope Google’s role in this partnership will inspire within the wider tech ecosystem?
**Concluding Remarks:**
**(Interviewer):** Gentlemen, thank you for your invaluable insights into this fascinating partnership. This collaboration undoubtedly holds immense potential for driving secure and responsible digital transformation in Europe.
