Heilbronn / Munich, March 10, 2026 – Resilience and independence are becoming top priorities in the digital space: Starting April 6, 2026, Akarion’s GRC Cloud will be operated natively in the data centers of STACKIT, the cloud provider of Schwarz Digits. With this move, both companies are creating a state-of-the-art offering for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) management that is firmly committed to European standards and technological independence.
The Akarion GRC Cloud combines information security management (ISMS), data protection management (DSMS), business continuity management (BCM), audit, and whistleblowing on a shared data platform.
Akarion customers benefit from a unique combination of generative AI (Smart Content AI), state-of-the-art usability, multilingual and multi-tenant capabilities, templates, workflows, and a unified database. As a pioneer, Akarion relies on the Schwarz Group’s sovereign cloud infrastructure: 100% developed, operated, and hosted in Europe for maximum digital sovereignty.
The decision to host business-critical GRC data on a purely European infrastructure addresses the growing need for transparency and legal clarity. In a dynamic global environment, this partnership offers companies the assurance of managing their most sensitive processes and data within a regulatory framework tailored precisely to European requirements.
“Our collaboration with STACKIT is a clear commitment to first-class software ‘Made in Europe.’ By operating business-critical GRC data on a sovereign infrastructure, we give our customers the planning security they need for their long-term strategy. Together, we support companies in strengthening their resilience and fully leveraging the opportunities of digitalization.” Sven
Meise, CEO of Akarion
The Akarion GRC Cloud is now listed on the STACKIT Marketplace, bridging the gap between technological innovation and personalized support. Interested parties can contact Akarion directly via the Marketplace and receive individual consultation to find the optimal solution for their specific compliance requirements.
“The partnership with Akarion sends a strong signal for Europe as a business location. We combine first-class GRC expertise with a cloud infrastructure that is maximally, uncompromisingly sovereign and hosted exclusively in Germany and Europe. The result is a solution that not only ensures companies’ legal compliance but also makes them noticeably more resilient to crises in a dynamic world.” Bernd
Wagner, CSO of Schwarz Digits
The synergy between Akarion software and the STACKIT cloud offers companies a robust foundation for their compliance strategy:
If you’d like to try out the Akarion GRC Cloud for yourself and test it for free, you can do so either via akarion.com or the STACKIT Marketplace.
For more background information on digital sovereignty, click here: "Digital Sovereignty – Why It’s So Important for Businesses"
Founded in Linz (Austria) and Munich (Germany), Akarion has been developing outstanding and unique software solutions for governance, risk, and compliance management since 2017.
The Akarion GRC Cloud was developed to help companies of all sizes—from SMEs to large conglomerates—implement complex regulatory requirements (such as NIS-2, ISO 27001, GDPR, BSI Grundschutz, and ISO 22301) efficiently, securely, and in a way that is audit-ready.
Over 900 organizations across all industries, including KRITIS and NIS-2 sectors, already rely on Akarion. These include industry leaders such as Sana Kliniken, Bechtle, Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, ZEIT Online, TU Wien, Drivelock, and HITACHI.
STACKIT is the cloud provider for Schwarz Digits. External partners and customers across Europe can rely on the cloud services that have supported Schwarz Group companies for years to drive their digital transformation. On its way to becoming Europe’s first hyperscaler, STACKIT offers digital sovereignty that far exceeds market standards, as well as customized approaches to the implementation and operation of cloud solutions. STACKIT currently operates four data centers—one of which is in Austria—and is building a fifth in Lübbenau.
Based in Neckarsulm, Swabia, the team is paving the way for an independent Europe—digitally leading. As part of Schwarz Digits, STACKIT GmbH & Co. KG belongs to the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group.
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