The Road to Digital Autonomy

In a time when digital dependency increasingly makes the news, Info Support enhances the digital autonomy of businesses. By raising awareness and taking targeted measures, organisations gain more control over their digital dependencies and the associated risks.

Control over your IT environment

Many organisations assume that good security and compliance are sufficient. But digital autonomy requires more than that. Do you truly have control over your applications in the cloud?

Geopolitical developments and the dominance of hyperscalers make dependency a real risk. Info Support supports you in finding the right balance between the benefits of the public cloud and maintaining digital autonomy and control.

The challenge

“We are ISO-certified and our data is in Europe, so we are safe” sounds reassuring, but have you actually taken sufficient measures against geopolitical risks?

The following questions help you gain insight into the extent to which you have visibility on the impact of geopolitical risks.

Geopolitical disruption

What happens to your primary process if a foreign government imposes trade restrictions?

Vendor Lock-in

Can you switch suppliers if prices explode or terms change unilaterally?

The ‘Kill Switch’

If your account is frozen, can you still remain operational?

“Digital autonomy is not about ‘doing everything yourself’, but about managed dependency. The ability to determine your own digital fate, regardless of circumstances.”
Bas Meerman, CTO at Info Support

The three layers of digital autonomy

To truly be ‘in control’, we look beyond just the location of your data. We analyse your autonomy on three levels:

Data sovereignty

Full control over storage location, encryption, and access to your data.

Operational sovereignty

Full control over the daily operation of systems and processes, without critical dependencies on external parties that can limit or take over control.

Technological sovereignty

Independent of closed technology. By using open source and standards (containers), your landscape remains portable.

The road to digital autonomy

We guide you step by step towards a manageable risk profile and digital autonomy. Every situation requires its own approach.

1

Unaware

You operate in a state of false security: technically compliant, but vulnerable to geopolitical disruption and vendor lock-in.

2

Aware

You are aware of the risks, but do not yet know exactly which specific IT assets and crucial data are actually at risk.

3

Prepared

You have a clear picture of the risks. You know which risks you accept, which you need to mitigate, and which concrete steps are required.

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In Control

Your measures have been implemented. You operate within frameworks and are agile enough to migrate when the situation demands it.

From strategy to execution: tailored per situation

There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution for digital autonomy. Your specific risk profile, existing contracts, and technical legacy determine the route. What is a necessary sovereign cloud for one organisation is an optimisation towards open standards for another.

Examples of Measures:

  • Migrate from American cloud to local cloud

    For maximum data, operational, and technological sovereignty.

  • Migrate from PaaS services to Open Technology

    Increasing technological sovereignty and portability.

  • Secure access to data

    Weekly replication from hyperscaler to local cloud (Data sovereignty).

  • Ensure a ‘Seamless Switch’

    Using federative technology for cloud independence.

  • Increase SaaS portability

    Architecture adjustments for easier exit options.

Available services on the road to digital autonomy

Inspiration session: digital autonomy

In this session, you learn what digital autonomy means in practice for your organisation.

Workshop: digital autonomy

In this digital autonomy workshop, we translate geopolitical risks into concrete measures, documented in a roadmap that enhances your digital autonomy.

Architecture

Architecture makes visible how your application landscape is structured and where dependencies strengthen or limit our digital autonomy.

Cloud Migration

Cloud migration is broader than ‘to the public cloud’: moving workloads to local or national cloud solutions — geopatriation — is also a full-fledged strategic scenario.

Cloud Development

Development of custom software applications in the cloud.

Info Support Cloud

A secure and scalable cloud solution hosted in our own Dutch ISO-certified data centres.

Federation Services

Ensure a ‘Seamless Switch’ between different cloud providers.

Application Management

Managing and maintaining software applications throughout their full lifecycle.

The Open Cloud Alliance

We believe it is crucial that the Netherlands retains control over vital data and systems. That is why Info Support is a proud co-founder of the Open Cloud Alliance.

Together with six other leading Dutch IT companies, we offer a full-fledged, sovereign cloud alternative. Our platforms fall entirely under European jurisdiction and are based on open standards and open-source software. This guarantees digital independence, maximum freedom of choice, and the highest level of security for governments and organisations. We have the technology and expertise in-house to start today.

Satisfied customers

Why choose Info Support?

Solid Innovator

40 years of experience in business-critical software. Where others run pilots, we deliver scalable solutions.

Craftsmanship

The more autonomous the AI, the greater the impact of mistakes. We invest structurally in knowledge and quality through our own IT Academy. 200+ training courses, average rating of 9.3.

Control across the entire lifecycle

A partner that combines direction, execution, and assurance.

Independent and opinionated

No vendor bias. Independent evaluation of tools and platforms. A Dutch family-owned company with European values around digital autonomy and data sovereignty.

Architecture and governance by design

Clear frameworks and guardrails ensure that AI agents operate safely, predictably, and in compliance.

Proven in complex enterprise environments

Experience in complex and regulated environments, with organizations such as Enexis, Danone, ONVZ, and RDW.

Feel free to get in touch

Take the first step toward digital autonomy today. Do you have questions about your specific situation or would you like to brainstorm with one of our experts? Fill in the form and we’ll get in touch soon to schedule a no-obligation consultation.

Lammert Vinke

Managing Director | Unit Manager Managed Services