Tech buyers are baking in sovereignty from day one, says Forrester

Forrester Research reports that technology buyers are now incorporating sovereignty considerations from the outset of their purchasing decisions, according to a new analysis. The trend reflects growing demand for data control and compliance with regional regulations, impacting how enterprises evaluate cloud and IT services.

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