In an interview at the Berlin Security Conference, Dr Dirk Fischer, Country Manager DACH at Pexip, underscores the critical importance of European video-conferencing solutions in today’s geopolitical environment. He highlights three non-negotiable requirements: digital sovereignty, cyber resilience, and compliance with open European standards.

Dr Fischer critically assesses the “sovereign” data-center models offered by U.S.-based technology providers, warning that mission-critical organizations must consider the implications of U.S. regulations such as the Cloud Act and FISA 702, which could subject European data to foreign access obligations. His guidance for defence and national-security stakeholders is explicit: prioritize technological autonomy, digital sovereignty, resilience, and adherence to European standards to safeguard operational security and preserve commercial value.