Not every system needs a sovereign cloud, but some should not run anywhere else. This guide helps IT and security leaders decide which workloads belong in a sovereign cloud in Israel, and why MedOne, Israel's leading cloud provider, runs it on its own underground infrastructure.
What makes a cloud sovereign?
A sovereign cloud keeps your data, and the control over it, inside Israel. That means the data sits in Israeli data centers, operated by an Israeli provider, under Israeli jurisdiction. Location alone is not enough. Ask who owns the facility, who has administrative access, and who is accountable end to end.
Which workloads belong in a sovereign cloud?
Start with the data, not the application. Systems that hold the following usually justify a sovereign cloud:
- Regulated data: financial records, patient files and personal data that rules require you to control.
- Government and critical infrastructure systems: where data residency is a procurement or security requirement.
- Core business systems: ERP, billing and databases that the business cannot lose or expose.
- Systems that must stay up in a crisis: workloads that need local infrastructure and a local team.
Which workloads can stay in a public cloud?
Development and test environments, public websites, analytics on non-sensitive data and short-lived projects often fit a global public cloud well. This is not either-or. MedOne offers a hybrid model: sensitive workloads on MedOne cloud, other workloads on public clouds, connected through MedOne's interconnection ecosystem.
How do you decide? Five questions
- What data does the system hold? Classify it before choosing a platform.
- Which rules apply? Check sector regulation and your contracts with a legal and security review.
- Who can access the data? Know who administers the platform and from where.
- What happens in a disaster? Agree RPO and RTO targets and test them.
- Who supports you? Support in your language, from people who know your environment, should be part of the service.
How does MedOne Sovereign Cloud work?
MedOne Sovereign Cloud keeps data in Israel, on MedOne's own underground data centers. MedOne operates six underground facilities, with a 99.999% SLA and human technical support 24/7 in Hebrew and English. One party is responsible from the facility to the managed service. Hosting in Israel does not make a deployment compliant by itself, so security and legal teams should still review the architecture against the rules that apply to your organization.
What about disaster recovery and AI?
MedOne's DRaaS is built on HPE Zerto technology and lets you set RPO and RTO targets per system. For AI, GPUaaS with NVIDIA GPUs runs in MedOne communication hubs in Israel, so training and inference stay close to your data. MedOne's long-term agreement with Broadcom, through 2033, also covers engineering assistance for new services focused on AI and sovereign AI.
Where to start
Map your systems by data type, rules and recovery needs, then place each one where it fits. For the wider picture, read how to choose among cloud providers in Israel and An Israeli Cloud Provider for Enterprises.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sovereign cloud in Israel?
A cloud where data is stored and operated in Israel, by an Israeli provider, under Israeli jurisdiction. MedOne Sovereign Cloud runs on MedOne's own underground data centers.
Which systems should run in a sovereign cloud?
Systems with regulated or sensitive data, government and critical infrastructure workloads, and core business systems. Classify the data first, then review the rules with your legal and security teams.
Does a sovereign cloud guarantee compliance?
No. Data location is one factor. Access controls, security, backups and contract terms must also be reviewed against the rules that apply to your organization.
Can I combine a sovereign cloud with a public cloud?
Yes. MedOne offers a hybrid model, with public clouds connected through MedOne's interconnection. The design depends on your systems and requirements.
Does MedOne provide support in Hebrew?
Yes. Human technical support, 24/7, in Hebrew and English.
What is MedOne's SLA?
MedOne cloud offers a 99.999% SLA. Exact terms depend on each customer's agreement.