tech
February 13, 2026
These four charts show how reliant Europe is on U.S. digital infrastructure
U.S. companies hold 85% of the European cloud market, per data from Synergy Research Group, a market analytics company.
TL;DR
- Europe is significantly dependent on U.S. tech companies for its digital infrastructure, including cloud computing, enterprise software, and CRM platforms.
- U.S. companies dominate the European cloud market, holding over 70%, with Amazon, Microsoft, and Google as key players.
- European cloud providers hold less than 15% of the market, facing challenges due to the scale and investment required.
- In the enterprise software market, U.S. companies hold at least 59%, with Oracle and Microsoft significant contributors.
- Geopolitical tensions and the U.S. Cloud Act, which allows U.S. law enforcement to request user data, heighten concerns about this reliance.
- European governments are increasingly aiming for digital autonomy, but reversing the market share trend is seen as difficult.
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