Without sovereign cloud infrastructure, open standards and domestic alternatives to foreign hyperscalers, the region risks trading technological ambition for strategic dependence. Digital sovereignty is more than a boardroom buzzword; it is a national imperative. Shockingly, last year, the percentage of businesses reporting increasing dependence on U.S. cloud companies rose from 12% to 28%. This results in only 25% of UK companies believing they could transition away from global suppliers, posing a strategic risk. Before launching Civo, Mark founded several successful technology companies, including LCN.com, ServerChoice, Ai Networks, and Bulletproof Cyber.