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- Business Wire
Data Sovereignty Shapes Netherlands Cloud Strategies
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprises in the Netherlands are shifting to hybrid and multicloud environments for agility, security and compliance, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The Dutch market is experiencing rapid growth in sovereign and hybrid cloud adoption. This trend aligns closely with sustainability initiatives that are also influencing data center investments. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Private/Hybrid Cloud — Data Center Services report for the Netherlands finds demand for sovereign cloud solutions rising as data protection and digital sovereignty mandates grow stricter and more coordinated. Dutch enterprises, particularly in regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance and government, are seeking cloud architectures that ensure sensitive data remains within national boundaries. 'The Dutch market is experiencing rapid growth in sovereign and hybrid cloud adoption,' said Anthony Drake, partner at ISG. 'This trend aligns closely with sustainability initiatives that are also influencing data center investments.' The Netherlands is emerging as a leading European market for colocation and edge computing, driven by enterprise demand for secure, sustainable and compliant data centers, the report says. As edge computing grows, many organizations are also using colocation centers for faster data processing that is available closer to users. Sustainability goals are driving Dutch enterprises toward green data center operations, with more than 80 percent of centers already powered by renewable energy, ISG says. Enterprises adopt measures such as advanced cooling technologies, waste heat reuse and renewable energy integration to enhance operational efficiency, comply with environmental laws and meet national climate targets. Many Dutch companies are adopting advanced technologies such as AI, ML and real-time monitoring to strengthen cloud operations and security, the report says. Industries including healthcare and finance embrace robust security models such as zero trust to protect complex cloud environments. Amid this evolution, providers are addressing skills shortages by expanding managed services and automation, helping clients address cloud complexity. Enterprises in the Netherlands increasingly seek flexible, customized cloud solutions that go beyond basic infrastructure to support efficient workload migration, seamless integration and enhanced security for sensitive data, ISG says. Companies need these environments to ensure greater operational control, improved performance and adherence to evolving data protection regulations. 'Dutch enterprises are prioritizing adaptable cloud strategies to navigate changing technology demands,' said Meenakshi Srivastava, lead analyst, ISG Provider Lens Research, and lead author of the report. 'They prefer tailored services that simplify compliance while providing strong protection.' The report also explores other cloud trends in the Netherlands, including the requirement for cloud portability and interoperability to avoid vendor lock-in and the deployment of adaptive AI solutions to streamline complex business processes. For more insights into the cloud-related challenges faced by Dutch enterprises, along with ISG's advice for addressing them, see the ISG Provider Lens® Focal Points briefing here. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Private/Hybrid Cloud — Data Center Services report for the Netherlands evaluates the capabilities of 48 providers across three quadrants: Managed Services, Colocation Services and AI-Ready Infrastructure Consulting. The report names Accenture, Capgemini, Kyndryl and TCS as Leaders in two quadrants each. Atos, Cognizant, CyrusOne, Digital Realty, DXC Technology, Equinix, Eurofiber Cloud Infra, maincubes, NorthC Datacenters, NTT DATA, QTS and Wipro are named as Leaders in one quadrant each. In addition, LTIMindtree and nLighten are named as Rising Stars — companies with a 'promising portfolio' and 'high future potential' by ISG's definition — in one quadrant each. In the area of customer experience, Persistent Systems is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2025 among private/hybrid cloud and data center service providers. Persistent Systems earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG's Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Private/Hybrid Cloud — Data Center Services report for the Netherlands is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage. About ISG Provider Lens® Research The ISG Provider Lens® Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG's global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG's enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage. About ISG ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.
Korea Herald
2 hours ago
- Korea Herald
Seoul shares spike over 1.6% on US rate cut hopes
South Korean stocks closed sharply higher Tuesday amid heightened expectations the US Federal Reserve may soon pivot to monetary easing following an employment shock. The local currency was trading lower against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index climbed 50.25 points, or 1.61 percent, to close at 3,198.00. Trade volume was a little slim at 270.8 million shares worth 10.9 trillion won ($7.85 billion), with winners far outnumbering losers 684 to 190. Foreigners and institutions net purchased 291.9 billion won and 94.5 billion won worth of local shares, respectively, while retail investors net sold 471.8 billion won. The KOSPI had opened in positive terrain, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street sparked by hopes the Fed may begin cutting its key rate in September to support the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.34 percent higher on Monday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite climbing 1.95 percent and the S&P 500 rising 1.47 percent. Such hopes were fueled after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a jobs report, which showed the world's largest economy only added 73,000 jobs in July, below the market projection of a 100,000 job gain. "The Fed has been keeping its rate unchanged, citing the steady employment market, but the situation is different now," said Lee Kyoung-min, an analyst at Daishin Securities. Lee Jae-won, an analyst at Shinhan Securities, said investor sentiment was also improved on news reports the ruling bloc may reconsider its push for a tax revision aimed at raising taxes on corporations and stock investors. Market bellwether Samsung Electronics closed 0.29 percent higher at 69,900 won, and its chipmaking rival SK hynix gained 2.13 percent to 263,500 won, reflecting US chip giant Nvidia's 3.62 percent increase Monday. Leading battery maker LG Energy Solution jumped 2.93 percent to 386,500 won, and its smaller rival Samsung SDI shot up 10.22 percent to 213,500 won. Financial shares were particularly bullish, with KB Financial spiking 3.69 percent to 112,400 won and Shinhan Financial surging 3.19 percent to 68,000 won. Major shipbuilders also finished strong, with Hanwha Ocean climbing 1.57 percent to 116,100 won, and HD Korea Shipbuilding shooting up 5.63 percent to 356,500 won. Bio firm SK Biopharm skyrocketed 15.92 percent to 111,400 won on the back of record second quarter earnings driven by strong sales of its new epilepsy medication Xcopri. The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. increased 2.15 percent to 38,300 won, and defense powerhouse Hanwha Aerospace soared 2.45 percent to 961,000 won. Auto and IT shares were among the few losers. Top automaker Hyundai Motor went down 0.24 percent to 210,500 won, and its sister Kia lost 1.36 percent to 101,400 won. Kakao, the operator of the country's dominant mobile messenger, slid 1.26 percent to 54,700 won, and top internet portal operator Naver dipped 0.22 percent to 232,000 won. The local currency was quoted at 1,388.3 won against the greenback at 3:30 p.m., down 3.1 won from the previous session. (Yonhap)
Economic Times
2 hours ago
- Economic Times
India Playbook 2025: Global equities on a risk-on trade, India struggles to keep pace
Live Events Case for going long on India? India, in contrast, has demonstrated economic resilience, supported by: Stable and growing forex reserves Falling fiscal deficit and stable current account deficit A banking system flush with liquidity Benign inflation levels Challenges to the Indian market which has led to its underperformance are Slowing Consumption Retail consumption growth has slowed from 28–29% in mid-2024 to ~9% as of May 2025. This raises concerns about demand sustainability and credit quality. To counter this, the government has announced tax cuts of 3–5% for middle-income earners (Rs 15–25 lakh), expected to boost disposable income and revive consumer spending by Q3FY26. Valuation Concerns Markets are trading near peak valuations. The large-cap index trades at a five-year forward P/E of 20x, while mid-caps and small-caps are at premiums of 30% and 15%, respectively. These elevated valuations may prompt investors to adopt a more selective and tactical approach to equity allocation. Indian Opportunities Ahead Investors may focus on sectors and themes offering structural growth and reasonable valuations: Finsumption: The housing finance sector is likely to benefit from increased budget allocations and a falling interest rate environment. Indian capital market players stand to gain from enhanced liquidity and credit growth. Capex-Linked Sectors: Capital goods and infrastructure sectors may benefit from government spending, which has increased seven-fold in the past 11 years. Home-Bias Manufacturing & 'Make in India' Themes: Pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals present long-term growth potential driven by domestic demand and export opportunities. The India–UK FTA on textiles also opens up opportunities for export-focused companies. (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel Global equity markets have staged a strong rally over the past few months, driven by a favourable macroeconomic backdrop and renewed investor World Equity Index surged by an impressive 4.4% in the last month and a robust 14% over the past three months. The Nasdaq led the charge, posting a remarkable 19.5% gain during the same rally reflects a broad-based 'risk-on' sentiment among global investors, fuelled by improving liquidity conditions and a benign interest rate contrast, Indian large-cap equities have underperformed, declining 1.4% over the past month and registering a modest 3% gain in the last three Indian small-cap stocks have shown resilience, rising 13% in the past three months, in line with the global risk-on trend. This divergence between large and small caps highlights nuanced investor sentiment within the Indian rally appears largely driven by a globally benign interest rate scenario and an equity liquidity inrush. A global slowdown—due to political unrest (which is now resolving) and former U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies—has moderated net U.S. imports to almost half of what they were in January and February 2025, now standing at US$71 GDP has moderated downward to 3%, while U.S. inflation has risen to 3% for these factors are aiding strong GDP growth in the 6–7% range.A weaker global crude oil environment and early monsoons are providing additional tailwinds for the Indian FII flows appear to have reversed with a fall in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) of more than 10%, making the rupee more attractive than the US$28.7 billion in net outflows between October 2024 and March 2025, FIIs have returned with US$3.8 billion in inflows in this financial year. With FII ownership at a decade-low of ~16%, there is significant room for further Indian consumption story has slowed, and bottom-up stock picking could be more effective in the current environment.(The author is CIO and Head – Equity Advisory, ASK Private Wealth)Analyst Disclaimer: The information and opinions expressed above do not constitute investment advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered intermediary before making investment-related decisions. These views are personal and may differ from those of other ASK Asset and Wealth Management authors.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
