SCS (Sovereign Cloud Stack) is a brand that combines the best features of cloud computing into one unified standard. Built, backed, and operated by an active open-source community, SCS puts users in control of their data by enabling cloud operators through a decentralized and federated cloud stack. This ensures true digital sovereignty and fosters trust in clouds.

SCS is a network of existing and future providers of standardized sovereign cloud and container infrastructure that come together to define, implement, and operate a fully open, federated, and compatible platform. By adhering to SCS standards and being part of the SCS ecosystem, DevOps teams and public cloud operators can enjoy benefits such as a larger set of applications, increased market reach, reduced operational work, and improved access to skilled staff. SCS also promotes openness, transparency, sustainability, and certifiable standards, providing a robust and trusted infrastructure for the rapidly evolving IT world.

With SCS, users have the choice to use local cloud providers or even create and operate their own cloud, ensuring digital sovereignty and reducing strategic risks and dependencies. As a key component of the Gaia-X effort, SCS aims to provide sovereign infrastructure and contribute to the development of sovereign data services. With the support of volunteers and funding from the OSB alliance, SCS continues to grow its community and invest in FOSS development to benefit the entire ecosystem