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Do Geopolitics Dominate your Server Rooms?
Companies, organizations and the public sector rely more than ever on uninterrupted digital services. At the same time, the technologies they depend on are increasingly becoming key factors in geopolitical conflicts.

With digital "sovereignty" remaining a distant goal, digitaldetach is here to act now: We identify, assess and mitigate the hidden geopolitical risks in your technology infrastructure before they erupt into costly downtime.

We have developed a scoring scheme that allows you to quantify the risk in your tech stack. Our expert consultants identify vulnerabilities and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies tailored to your business needs.
Introducing DigitalDetach
DigitalDetach is neither an IT consultancy, nor intelligence agency or data protection lawfirm. Our goal is to contribute to a resilient European digital ecosystem in the making. To do this, we focus on the need of European organizations for bleeding edge technology, while at the same time reducing the risk that emerges from their dependency on foreign suppliers.
We have realized that most European organizations and companies do not possess a complete and up-to-date overview of the softwares they are using. Consequently, none of these organizations are aware of the share of foreign technology in their stack. Neither do they know how foreign powers might abuse the everyday software their business is depending on.
Our mission is to create awareness among organizations by identifying and quantifying the geopolitical risk within their technology stacks. Whether we then assist in developing mitigating strategies or to move out of foreign technology entirely: We're happy to help together with our dedicated technical and juridical partners.
Our Signature Assessment
Strategizing
Organizations use hundreds of software solutions. We map your value chain to identify where it is particularly prone to geopolitical risk.
Analysis
We assess the tech stack in vulnerable domains and support you in discovering more resilient alternatives or to develop mitigating strategies.
Monitoring
We maintain an information hub on the geopolitical risk in IT that can be used for continuous and real-time risk monitoring.
Benchmarking
We create deep insights into best practices and provide industry benchmarks.
Our assessment goes beyond typical vulnerability scans to deliver actionable intelligence that focuses on long-term strategic risks.
How exposed is my tech stack?
Stay ahead of geopolitical risks in your software portfolio with our scoring system. You provide us with an up-to date list of your software solutions and we give you access to your tailor-made dashboard.
Use it to track the geopolitical risk in your tech stack and receive timely alerts if risk assessments shift. Based on this dashboard, we will discuss potential alternatives and strategies with your team on a regular basis.
Digital Dependence and Geopolitical Risk
More than 80% of Europe’s digital technologies and infrastructures are imported.
Source: Bertelsmann
European companies account for just 7% of global research spending on software and the internet.
Source: Bertelsmann
Over 74% of all publicly listed European companies depend on US-based tech services, like Google and Microsoft.
Source: Proton
Geopolitics is ranked among the top three risks for 90% of the participants (CFOs) surveyed.
Source: Deloitte
The Expensive Fallout
Technology has become a central force in geopolitical decisions, with far-reaching financial and ethical implications for businesses. From digital infrastructure to data governance, the interplay between technology and global politics has created a complex landscape that organizations must navigate. The following examples provide an overview of some key areas where technology is at the heart of geopolitical developments, highlighting the substantial impact on businesses.

EURACTIV

Microsoft's email shutdown of ICC prosecutor fuels EU fears of US tech blackmail

"How long before President Trump orders Microsoft to selectively suspend services to European governments or companies he doesn’t like?" said Germany’s Alexandra Geese (Greens).

AP News

As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services.

TechCrunch

Australia bans government use of Kaspersky software due to ‘unacceptable security risk’ | TechCrunch

The Australian government followed the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom in taking action against the Russian cybersecurity giant

BBC

A US TikTok ban could take a bite out of small businesses

Without the popular social media platform, some creators and small enterprises across the globe could see their revenue plummet.

Rest of World

As war rages, tech companies scramble to help their employees in Ukraine

Ukraine’s massive pool of tech talent and its proximity to European and Asian capitals made it an attraction for startups and established tech companies.

RFE/RL

'A Nail In The Coffin': Tech Workers Are Fleeing Russia And The Impact Will Last For Years

Start-up founder Sergei Krupnik, who left Russia shortly after it invaded Ukraine, is one of tens of thousands of IT workers who have fled the country. The exodus will have economic and cybersecurity ramifications for years.

A Multi-Dimensional Threat
Operational Disruption
The worst case scenario for every company is operational disruption - geopolitics could weaponize technology and threaten European companies.
Complexity and Cost
Uncertainties in international relations necessitate additional safeguards, which leads to additional costs.
Regulatory / Legal Exposure
A rapidly changing legal situation and uncertainties regarding applicable regulations make comprehensive clarifications necessary.
Reputational and Ethical Risk
The use of foreign technologies poses reputational risks, especially when these are also used by governments or government-affiliated agencies.
Who we are
Francesca Giardina
Francesca Giardina, M.A. in European Global Studies, has worked extensively with philanthropy and the public sector on the topics of digital sovereignty and on technological alternatives.
Maximilian Stern
Maximilian Stern, M.A. in Political Science, is an entrepreneur with substantial experience in the digital transformation of the public and private sector.