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The Risks of Dependency on Cloud Services<\/h2>\n

Many companies rely on services such as Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, or other large US-based cloud solutions. Such services often offer interesting features in terms of functionality and price. However, dependence on such tools is associated with a significant risk:<\/p>\n

technical problems or even a total failure of the respective cloud platform can lead to an inability to function, production delays, a loss of sales, and, in serious cases, reputational damage for all customers.<\/p>\n

Outages such as these, which have been occurring more frequently recently. In November 2024, for example, there was an outage of some Microsoft 365 services<\/a>. Such events, typically affect thousands of companies at the same time (e.g. the CrowdStrike outage<\/a>) and result in very high costs. The urgency of having alternative communication channels available is therefore very high.<\/p>\n

The current geopolitical tensions and international crises also increase the risk of state hacking attacks on the major US cloud services and the associated infrastructures (e.g. submarine cables for broadband transmission). Outages due to such cyber security incidents may last longer and should not be underestimated by companies in the coming years.<\/p>\n

Stricter Requirements Due to NIS-2 and DORA \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition, strict requirements exist for certain industries, such as healthcare, finance, or critical infrastructure (see, for example, NIS-2<\/a> and DORA) about the communication tools used. In these cases, companies are bound by industry-specific standards and often also by certifications that ensure the secure handling of data and the high availability of communication solutions. US-based cloud providers generally follow international standards, but cannot always fully cover specific EU requirements. Such a failure can therefore endanger not only the ability to act but also compliance and ultimately the security of supply of these companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How Teamwire Supports As a Resilient Solution for Crises<\/h2>\n

Teamwire offers a highly available, GDPR-compliant communication solution for companies and organizations that want to act independently and autonomously from global cloud providers. As a European provider, Teamwire meets the regulatory requirements specifically for the European market and offers a fail-safe infrastructure that is tailored to the needs of local industry and the public sector. This enables companies and public authorities to remain communicative even when other providers experience outages, and to secure important operational processes in the interest of business continuity.<\/p>\n

Advantages of Teamwire In an Emergency<\/h2>\n

High Availability and Redundancy<\/h4>\n

With ISO 27001<\/b> and BSI-C5 certified data centers<\/b>, and high service level agreements for mission-critical communication & collaboration, Teamwire offers a strong technical infrastructure designed for redundancy and high availability.<\/p>\n

Data Protection and Security<\/h4>\n

Teamwire is fully GDPR-compliant<\/b>, offers absolute data sovereignty,<\/b> and guarantees encrypted communication<\/b>. By storing data exclusively in Germany, Teamwire offers a secure alternative to US-based cloud services, where data protection and data sovereignty are often a critical issue.<\/p>\n

The Right Functions for Emergency Situations<\/h4>\n

Especially in crises, a fast, and reliable communication solution is crucial. Teamwire ensures real-time collaboration, regardless of location, via text, data, voice, and video. It also offers various specially developed emergency functions:<\/span><\/p>\n