Gaia-X is a European initiative to build a federated, open, and secure data infrastructure. It’s not another cloud platform, but a common set of rules, standards, and technologies that enable organisations to share and process data with trust and confidence.

The core goal is to create a transparent and sovereign digital ecosystem where users maintain control over their data, avoiding dependency on single providers (vendor lock-in). This framework allows different cloud services from various providers to connect and operate seamlessly, forming a unified and competitive European data market.

The principles and architecture of Gaia-X are defined by the Brussels-based non-profit, the Gaia-X ASBL. For a comprehensive overview of the European initiative, please refer to the official Gaia-X website.

Gaia-X is not just another cloud platform. It is a European vision for how data should be shared: with openness, interoperability, and transparency, based on shared governance and common standards.