By Michelle Lojo
Publication Date: 2026-10-22 16:04:00
European customers are getting more options to oversee access to their Microsoft cloud systems and keep critical workloads under local control.
Microsoft announced Sovereign Cloud updates on Oct. 20 covering access oversight, encryption keys, and disconnected operations. For MSPs and systems integrators serving regulated customers, the changes create potential work in configuring controls, documenting responsibilities, and testing continuity.
Availability varies, however, with some capabilities generally available and others in preview or planned for later release.
New controls address access and encryption keys
In its announcement, Microsoft said Data Guardian is rolling out in the EU and European Free Trade Association. It adds European-resident oversight by a trusted EU partner for qualifying Microsoft engineer remote access to in-scope production systems.
Production Touch Ledger is also rolling out in phases to create tamper-evident records of that access and…
