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    IONOS Cloud

    Europe's leading enterprise cloud provider offering sovereign IaaS, PaaS, and high-performance computing solutions.

    DEGermany
    Headquarters
    🇩🇪Germany
    Data Hosting
    EU-based
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
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    IONOS Cloud key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    IONOS SE
    Headquarters
    Germany (DE)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted (IONOS owned data centers)
    Deployment
    SaaS, Self-hosted
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform

    About IONOS Cloud

    IONOS Cloud is the specialized enterprise infrastructure division of IONOS SE, designed to provide a sovereign European alternative to US-based cloud hyperscalers. It offers a comprehensive suite of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions, including virtual data centers (VDC), managed Kubernetes, and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters powered by the latest Intel and AMD processors. The platform is engineered for high-demand enterprise workloads, emphasizing 100% SLA uptime, high-speed networking (up to 50 Gbps), and deep integration with DevOps tools like Terraform and Ansible. By owning and operating its own Tier III+ data centers across Europe, IONOS Cloud ensures strict data residency and compliance with German and EU data protection laws (GDPR), making it a preferred choice for regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and the public sector. Unlike many competitors, IONOS Cloud focuses on cost transparency with a pay-as-you-go model and no hidden vendor lock-in fees.

    Alternative to

    Amazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft AzureGoogle Cloud Platform

    Target Segments

    EnterpriseSMB

    Deployment Options

    SaaSSelf-hosted

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted (IONOS owned data centers)

    Key Features

    Virtual Data Centers (VDC) with automated provisioning
    Managed Kubernetes (Enterprise)
    Managed Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
    Object Storage (S3-compatible)
    High-Performance Computing (HPC) with NVIDIA GPUs
    Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
    Direct Connect for hybrid cloud connectivity
    API-first with Terraform support and SDKs

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