Field Notes

Sovereignty by design means building the controls that let you use the cloud on your terms – keeping access, agility, and innovation while meeting every regulatory and business requirement.

Alert fatigue is rarely caused by analysts. It is caused by how the SOC is designed. Effective security operations are built on fewer, better alerts.

Traditional SOC models struggle to keep pace with cloud, identity, and distributed work. Modern SOCs are about clarity of thinking, not scale of analysts.

Many security challenges are not caused by missing tools or lack of intent. They are caused by operating models that no longer fit how modern environments behave.

The organizations that built their compliance foundations early are now deploying AI faster, winning contracts sooner, and pulling ahead of competitors who treated regulation as a problem to be solved later.

Security by design means building protection into your cloud architecture from day one, not bolting it on at the end. Here is what that looks like in practice for regulated sectors like healthcare and energy.

Most boards treat cloud as a technology topic delegated to IT. That gap between perception and reality is where real business risk hides.

Geopolitical conflict has become a direct threat to your cloud infrastructure. Your threat model just changed.

Building a data platform on Microsoft Fabric should be straightforward. So why does it still take months? Because the hard part was never the technology.

Most IT strategies are not strategies at all. They are compromises. Real strategic choices make someone uncomfortable. That is how you know they are choices.

Four questions to determine if your AI system faces mandatory EU AI Act compliance by August 2026. Covers the eight high-risk categories, obligations, and practical next steps.

We are a nation that has built a functioning society in the midst of uncertainty. The same mindset applies to digital infrastructure. Resilience is not about preparing for the worst. It is the abil...

European enterprises have spent years stuck in an uncomfortable position: want the full power of AWS, need genuine EU sovereignty, pick one. On January 15, 2026, that tension shifted. AWS launched ...

Cloud2 has earned the Microsoft Cloud Security Specialization.

Most awareness programs follow the same tired script. One annual login. Sixty slides of policy. A quiz. Then silence for 364 days. Nobody remembers what they learned.

Cloud2 has officially secured the AWS Security Services Competency, not in one narrow slice of security, but across three distinct domains: Application Security, Compliance and Privacy, Infrastuctu...

How our CSO service integrates cloud-native defenses, human expertise and automation to defend your cloud and ensure uninterrupted operations.

2NS conducted a security assessment of the twoAI platform developed by Cloud2. The goal of the testing was to verify the software’s level of security and to obtain external expert validation for Cl...

Allegedly Einstein stated that the definition of insanity is:

Back when the Nokia Communicator was the king of pockets, men were made of steel and ships of wood, I worked at a place where the future was still only a vision. There was a daily process with a cu...

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Daily workflows can be… well, boring. Endless clicking through dashboards, writing repetitive queries, and manually sorting data — it’s the kind of work that drains energy and slows innovation.

Getting started with Cloud2 feels the same whether you’re a 25,000-employee enterprise or a specialized product team. Enterprise leaders don’t have the luxury of waiting months for AI experiments t...

In today’s AI-saturated world, generative AI isn’t just a novelty—it’s everywhere. At home, in schools, in hobbies, and yes, at work. But here’s the catch: most AI setups are still stuck in a box. ...

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Emma wasn’t new to bold visions. As Chief Operating Officer of ACME Oy, a rapidly scaling B2B tech services firm, she had seen buzzwords come and go — digital transformation, agile revolutions, eve...

The AWS Summit Stockholm 2025 once again delivered a packed venue, a strong technical agenda, and a clear vision of where cloud transformation is heading. But for me, this year’s event was less abo...

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Let's face it - most companies are drowning in security alerts. You invested in that fancy Defender for Endpoint or Cloud solution that Microsoft kept pushing, and now what? Thousands of vulnerabil...

Adopting AI has meant integrating assistants like ChatGPT or Copilot into daily tasks. These tools are useful — but they’re just the beginning. As AI maturity grows, so does the need for orchestrat...

Duunailen Azure-arkkitehdin hommia aika laajalla skaalalla. Toimin paljon Azure Landing Zone -toteutusten ja Azuren API-palveluiden parissa. Teen myös paljon yhteistyötä asiakkaiden kehittäjien ja ...

Hos Cloud2 arbejder jeg med at optimere kundernes cloud-løsninger og forbedre deres sikkerhedsniveau. Min baggrund spænder fra start-ups i de sidste 9 år til konsulentarbejde på store offentlige pr...

Peter arbejder hos Cloud2, hvor han både fungerer som konsulent og er involveret i interne projekter. Han blev ansat som konsulent i Keycore (som senere blev Cloud2) og har været med i udviklingen ...

Tomas arbejder som konsulent og Solution Architect hos Cloud2, hvor hans opgave er at løse kundernes udfordringer ved hjælp af IT-løsninger. Han kom i kontakt med Cloud2 på et AWS event i Las Vegas...

An ambitious goal, a demanding process, but worth all the effort. This summarizes Cloud2’s journey to obtaining the ISO27001 certification.

Big changes are coming to Azure networking:Azure’s Default Outbound Access for VMs will be retired on September 30, 2025. 2/2026 update: EOL has been postboned to March 31, 2026. More info https://...

In April 2025, Microsoft hosted Virtualization Days at the sleek Black Box event space in Helsinki’s Mall of Tripla.The gathering brought together Microsoft experts, partners, and tech leaders to s...

Own need drove innovation: AI Control Room enhances cloud company Cloud2's core function – and is now also a product for sale Agents accelerated ticket processing so much that even the developers ...

Cloud computing is surrounded by myths that lead to costly mistakes, security gaps, and operational inefficiencies. It’s time to separate cloud security myths from reality to build a resilient, sca...

Cloud2 proudly announces that it has achieved Citrix Platinum Partner status, the highest level of recognition within Citrix’s partner program. This milestone demonstrates commitment to delivering ...

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If you’re responsible for the continuity of critical infrastructure in the Nordics, here’s an important question: is your disaster recovery plan designed for today’s challenges, or are you relying ...

Today, I get to announce something that has been a dream since I joined Cloud2 two and a half years ago—Cloud2 has officially achieved AWS Premier Partner status!

Cloud integrator Cloud2 has been named an AWS Premier Partner for its unparalleled expertise in delivering AWS solutions to customers of all sizes.

When choosing a cloud computing service provider and cloud partner, the stakes are high. Data security, compliance, and alignment with your business goals all hinge on making informed decisions. In...

Have you ever been in a situation where the IT department is scrambling to explain cloud costs, while product development is pushing forward with new features? Many organizations find themselves in...

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Cybersecurity is a central topic in conversations with our customers across all organizational levels. While operational teams prioritize practical aspects, C-level executives seek measurable outco...

Cloud2 has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Sovereignty Competency status. This specialization recognizes Cloud2 as an AWS Partner that helps customers and AWS Partner Network (APN) a...

AWS re:Invent 2024 kicked off with a bang, marking a significant moment in the company’s history. This year’s event was the first under the leadership of AWS’s new CEO, Matt Garman, who brought his...

Of course the technology has not been invented yet to easily show the schedules in different time zones so here are the most important keynotes and their nordic schedules. Lay back on a couch or ar...

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Once again, Microsoft's biggest announcement event of the year, Ignite 2024, CEO Satya Nadella discussed the evolution of cloud computing, AI, and modern work, highlighting the role of Azure in thi...

VMware Explore 2024 in Barcelona once again proved why it’s one of the most important events in the cloud and virtualization space. The event was packed with insights, innovation, and forward-think...

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, integrating artificial intelligence (AI among friends) isn’t just a shiny add-on; it’s mission-critical. But let’s face it—getting AI off the ground in a way t...

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword—it's the core of how we build and manage cloud environments today. It's about ensuring that your data is under your control, staying compliant with regulat...

A small group from Cloud2 set off on an exciting adventure to explore fresh innovations at the Google Cloud Nordic Summit on October 10, 2024, in Stockholm.

Three multi-cloud strategies There are at least three different definitions of what the term "multi-cloud" means. Choose the one that fits the situation best and make sure you're on the same page ...

The cloud management model is a critical component of managing the cloud and ensuring that your organization's cloud environment is secure, compliant, and cost-effective. Organizations can choose f...

Managing cloud service costs can be a major headache for many. Recently, we’ve seen several news stories where organizations’ transitions to the cloud have stumbled due to high costs, or even rever...

A well-defined and correctly implemented cloud governance model can be identified when a third-party "hero coder" working for your client angrily reports that they can’t get their work done. “I kee...

A cloud governance model ensures that security, continuity, costs, and their optimization are considered in the development and operation of systems. It helps guide and sometimes even enforce all s...

Microsoft has announced that they are enabling a feature that enforces Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all Azure logins. This applies to everyone except Workload Identities. Therefore, MFA au...

GCP is a familiar face in Cloud2’s public cloud offering. From nearly the beginning of our journey, we have been offering services for Google Cloud Platform.

In the realm of cloud computing, where flexibility meets robustness, embracing the "Code, Don't Click" ethos is absolutely crucial. Don't fall into the trap of random clicking; we're now sculpting ...

In the wild wild west of cloud computing, steering your organization through the stormy skies of cloud governance and security is more than just tech talk – it's about making bold moves and smart d...

Google Next 2024 showcased a dazzling array of advancements, emphasizing Google Cloud's integration of AI across its services. The event was a pivotal moment for developers, businesses, and tech en...

A Finnish cloud company, Cloud2 acquires Danish KeyCore, in order to accelerate growth in the Nordic market and enable a wider cloud service portfolio for customers. In the future, more than 100 hi...

Enabling Single Sign-On with SAML in AWS Cognito brings advantages to application builders

Monipuoliset uramahdollisuudet, vauhti ja vaaralliset (oppimis)tilanteet ovat tarjonneet hyvät eväät pääarkkitehdin rooliin

AWS DataZone is not just a tool; it’s a comprehensive solution for various data management challenges:

ongelmien ratkominen ja monipuoliset haasteet viehättävät muun muassa Azuren ja Citrixin parissa työskentelevää Cloud Engineer Päivi PAlosaarta

Spotterin uusin näkymä tehostaa kustannusten optimointia

Helsingin energiayhtiö Helen on valinnut Cloud2:n pilvipalveluiden kumppanikseen. Cloud2 tulee vastaamaan Helenin pilvipalveluiden hallinnasta ja uudistamisesta. Helen on Helsingin kaupungin omista...

Pilvinatiivit ratkaisut ja palvelujen onnistunut modernisointi liekittävät teknologian moniosaajaa: “Kiitollista on, kun toteutuksen jälkeen voi itsekin todeta, että priimaa tuli!”

In an era where data is more valuable than oil, the concern for data sovereignty is at an all-time high. Businesses and government agencies need cloud solutions that adhere to local laws, meet comp...

Spotterin costs -näkymän avulla pidät multipilviympäristösi kustannukset hallussa!

AVD-pääarkkitehti nauttii oman osaamisensa haastamisesta ja uniiikkien ratkaisujen luomisesta

In today’s data-driven world, organizations often find themselves grappling with the challenges of efficiently handling and analyzing large volumes of documents. The conventional approaches to docu...

In the fast-evolving landscape of life sciences, where groundbreaking discoveries and innovative solutions are constantly being pursued, selecting the right technology partner is crucial for succes...

Hyvät Cloud Advisorit on tehty lapsenomaisesta kiinnostuksesta muuttuvaa maailmaa kohtaan, Innokkuudesta auttaa asiakkaita tekemään asioita paremmin ja löytää parhaat keinot kehittää pilvenhallintaa

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has recently launched its new External Key Store (XKS) solution, providing customers with a hold-your-own-key option for extended data encryption. This key management serv...

AWS Clean Rooms is a powerful tool for organizations that want to collaborate and analyze collective datasets without revealing underlying data to one another. One of the key features of AWS Clean ...

In today’s digital world, data analysis is a crucial tool for making informed decisions and understanding customers better. PowerBI is one of the most popular tools for data visualization and analy...

Once upon a time, there was a company. They were struggling with their IT infrastructure. They had a hard time scaling their resources to meet the demands of their growing business, and they were c...

AWS cloud migration can be a complex process, requiring a thorough understanding of the technical requirements and best practices. Failing to properly plan and execute the migration can result in u...

The Ultimate Migrators Guide to Effortlessly Moving Your Business to the Cloud simplified Are you tired of dealing with on-premise servers and hardware headaches? Want to join the cool kids club o...

Mitä tehdä, kun akuutti palvelunestohyökkäys iskee ja otsalle alkaa ilmaantua hikikarpaloita?

Cloud2 has been awarded the Amazon Web Services (AWS) DevOps competency after demonstrating its excellence in delivering DevOps solutions in the AWS cloud. AWS DevOps Competence requires expertise ...

Vuoden suurin pilvitapahtuma on syksyn tapahtuma kimaran päättäjä AWS re:Invent, joka järjestetään tänä vuonna jo 10:ttä kertaa. Poiketen muista tämän syksyn tapahtumista tämä on sekä virtuaalinen ...

Tänä vuonna kolmen suurimman pilvipalvelun, Googlen, Azuren ja AWS:n päätapahtumat sijoittuvat kaikki loppusyksyyn loka-joulukuulle.

Devops is a mindset – a cultural thing – just as much as it’s a way of doing business. It merges your development with your operations, creating a way of implementing change and growing rapidly. Bu...

Azure Arc was announced at Microsoft Ignite in November 2019. It’s the service that many have been waiting for or at least not knowingly wishing for. Azure Arc extends Azure Resource Manager capabi...

Vielä muutama vuosi sitten oli yleistä törmätä aatteeseen:

Since the release of AWS Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) in 2009, system administrators have struggled with the fundamentals of Internet: zone apex and DNS.

In the beginning of 2018 vulnerabilities like Spectre [1] and Meltdown changed the world of computing. They were from the family of next generation vulnerabilities, found in CPU hardware layer, ins...

IT has been moving towards IaC, steadily and inevitable. One of the indicators is the growing number of contributions in HCL language to Github[1]. HCL aka Hashicorp Configuration Language is a dec...

Ever since I started in cloud industry, almost 10 years ago, one of the Great Conundrums has always been the management of Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections in multicloud environment. All m...

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