Why digital sovereignty is the new national treasure

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France has the Eiffel Tower.
The UK has Big Ben.
Germany has the Brandenburg Gate.
Italy? The Colosseum.

Across Europe, these iconic landmarks are more than attractions. They are enduring symbols of sovereignty, history, and national identity. They stand tall, immovable, and secure.

Now ask yourself this: Can the same be said of your digital communications?

In the digital-first world, where data flows across borders with ease, digital sovereignty is no longer a theoretical concern but a strategic imperative. It’s not just about where your servers are located. It’s about who controls your communications, who can access them, and whether your infrastructure reflects the values you serve.

This is a pivotal moment

Will you continue outsourcing critical public infrastructure, or take back control? Will you settle for convenience, or build systems grounded in trust, transparency, and integrity?

As we modernize government services, rethink national security, and reshape public trust in digital platforms, sovereign communications must be part of the conversation.

Secure CommsOS by Rocket.Chat: Sovereign by design

The world’s greatest landmarks weren’t outsourced. They were designed, built, and maintained by the people they represent. Your communications platform should be no different.

At Rocket.Chat, we believe Europe’s public sector deserves digital infrastructure that reflects its values—sovereign, secure, and open.

Secure CommsOS is a purpose-built communications platform that puts sovereignty, privacy, and control at the forefront. It empowers governments and critical infrastructure providers to truly own their communications environment. Just like they own their national symbols.

Here’s why institutions across Europe such as Elsäkerhetsverket and City of Cologne are making the switch:

Full infrastructure control

Deploy on-premises or in a trusted EU cloud. Choose your jurisdiction, define your architecture, and retain complete control of your data.

Security by default

Built for zero-trust environments. Includes end-to-end encryption, role-based access controls, federated architecture, and hardened security protocols.

Open, extensible, auditable

Fully inspectable, customizable, and free of vendor lock-in—giving governments the flexibility to adapt and innovate securely.

Designed for EU standards

Aligned with GDPR, NIS2, and the EU Cybersecurity Act to meet the highest regulatory and ethical standards in public-sector technology.

“With Rocket.Chat, we have a communication tool that’s both incredibly easy to use and fully compliant with our regulatory requirements.”
Jenny Nilsson
IT Strategist at Elsäkerhetsverket

Show us your landmark

To celebrate Europe’s rich cultural identity and its growing commitment to digital sovereignty, we’re inviting you to take part in a simple campaign.

👉 Visit our LinkedIn post and comment with a photo, story or name of a local monument from your country or city.

Whether it’s a historic fortress, a modern parliament building, or a beloved town square - we want to see what represents your community’s strength. One lucky participant will receive a symbolic prize: a mighty astronaut helmet—a nod to those who are exploring and building Europe’s next frontier: digital independence.

Find official giveaway terms and conditions here.