EU Tech Sovereignty, Open Source, and Workload Portability with Andreas Prins | AppDevANGLE

The future of enterprise infrastructure may depend on digital sovereignty. In this AppDevANGLE conversation, Andreas Prins, Global Head of Sovereign Solutions at SUSE, joins Paul Nashawaty to examine how digital sovereignty is evolving from a compliance discussion into a core enterprise architecture strategy. The discussion covers the European Union’s newly released Tech Sovereignty Package, the growing emphasis on open-source ecosystems, workload portability, virtualization modernization, and how organizations are balancing AI innovation with regulatory and operational requirements. As enterprises seek greater control over critical infrastructure and software supply chains, sovereignty is emerging as a key consideration in platform selection, modernization planning, and long-term technology resilience. Key Highlights Understanding the EU Tech Sovereignty Package and its implications Why open source is becoming foundational to digital resilience The shift from cloud dependency toward workload portability How sovereignty affects infrastructure and platform strategy Why organizations are reevaluating virtualization and cloud architectures The relationship between AI adoption and sovereign infrastructure How software supply chains are becoming strategic assets The growing importance of open standards and interoperability Why enterprises are focusing on flexibility rather than repatriation What digital sovereignty means for the future of enterprise IT and application development 00:00 - Intro 00:08 - Exploring Industry Insights and Data Sovereignty with Andreas from SUSE 02:49 - Sovereignty Strategies and Industry Trends 04:54 - Global Shift in Sovereignty Awareness 07:38 - Virtualization and Workload Repatriation 11:10 - Balancing Innovation and Sovereignty 14:43 - Implications of EU Technology Sovereignty Packages 18:33 - Envisioning Digital Sovereignty: Future Insights and Concluding Thoughts