DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Sovereign Cloud Hosting Services
IaaS, Kubernetes, VDI, storage and backup in EXEO-owned data centers in Beirut, Kesrouan and Paris. Operated 24/7 by our engineers, with no dependency on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
What is EXEO Sovereign Cloud
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Benefits of EXEO Sovereign Cloud
A managed sovereign cloud gives your business control over where its data is hosted and who operates the infrastructure, along with these benefits:
Savings
No hardware to buy, house or maintain. You pay a predictable monthly fee for the resources you use, with operations included.
Performance
Dedicated CPU, RAM and storage for each workload, 10Gbps local connectivity and a 40Gbps backbone.
Security
Workloads are isolated from each other and protected by a managed firewall, DDoS protection and bastion-controlled admin access.
Flexibility
Combine IaaS, Kubernetes, VDI, storage and backup on one platform, and adjust resources as your needs change without investing in new hardware.
Scalability
Add or remove virtual machines, containers, desktops and storage on demand as your business grows.
Data Sovereignty & Compliance
Your data stays in the jurisdiction you choose, France or Lebanon, on a platform operated by EXEO under ISO 27001, ISO 27017 and SOC 2 Type II, with no dependency on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
Platform-Level Inclusions - All Services
Fault Tolerance
Each virtual machine is replicated across two distinct physical hosts.
DDOS IP Protection
We us global detectors and scrubbing centers that recognize and protect VMs from volumetric- and protocol-based DDoS attacks.
Managed Firewall
All VMs benefit from the layer 3/4 protection of a managed firewall and denial of service protection.
Bastion - Secure Access
Admin access to the VMs is done through a bastion service with optional session recording.
Services available as an option
Managed Service
Monitoring and administration of your workloads 24x7 by an expert team of CloudOps and SRE Engineers.
Managed Security
Prevent intrusions and malware and protect your workloads from malicious behaviour, managed 24x7.
Managed Backup
Protect the data in your cloud workloads with a fully managed backup service, encrypted at source with client-managed keys.
Our Services
IaaS / Virtual Machines
Isolated VMs with dedicated CPU, RAM, and storage. Each VM runs on redundant physical hosts with 10Gbps local connectivity. Choose your OS, scale on demand.
Managed Kubernetes
Container orchestration and full lifecycle management on sovereign infrastructure. Multi-tenant isolation, auto-scaling, and 24x7 operational support by EXEO CloudOps engineers.
File Storage as a Service
Shared, scalable sovereign file storage. Accessible via NFS or S3-compatible protocols. Data remains within your chosen jurisdiction at all times.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Persistent and non-persistent virtual desktops hosted in EXEO data centers. Designed for regulated industries requiring desktop data sovereignty (finance, legal, public sector).
Backup as a Service
Fully managed, encrypted-at-source backup with client-managed keys and cross-site replication across EXEO data centers.
Disaster Recovery as a Service
Replication of your critical workloads to a secondary site, with RPO and RTO defined per service and 24x7 replication monitoring. Point-in-time recovery to a clean state after a ransomware attack.
Configure your Sovereign Cloud environment
Configure the desired virtual machine specification.
Why choose EXEO Sovereign Cloud
Managed
Every cloud workload can be covered by a managed service option, with 24x7 monitoring and administration.
Secure
Every cloud workload can be covered by a managed security option, with cybersecurity protection and 24/7 monitoring by our managed SOC for anomaly detection.
Sovereign
Hosted exclusively across EXEO-operated data centers. No hyperscaler dependency. Data stays within your chosen jurisdiction, with a cloud stack built in Europe.
Cost Effective
Our price per service is among the most cost-competitive of its category.
Multi-Site
Three EXEO-operated data centers across France and Lebanon enable cross-site replication, geographic redundancy, and jurisdiction-specific data placement in a single managed platform.
Self-Service Portal
Manage your environment from a single portal: create, resize, start and stop virtual machines, track performance and consumption in real time, open a VM console and raise support tickets.
EXEO Managed Sovereign Cloud
vs.
Unmanaged Public Cloud
Here is a comparison of EXEO's Managed Sovereign Cloud versus standard unmanaged public cloud providers:
| Feature | EXEO Managed Sovereign Cloud | Unmanaged Public Cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Billing | ✔ Predictable, fixed monthly costs | ✖ Fluctuating, complex usage-based billing |
| IT Support | ✔ 24/7 proactive human support included | ✖ Basic ticketing; expensive premium support tiers |
| Infrastructure Management | ✔ Fully managed (OS patching, monitoring, backups) | ✖ Self-service (Shared Responsibility Model) |
| Data Sovereignty & Security | ✔ Strict local compliance, dedicated security layers | ✖ Complex configurations required by the user |
| Setup & Migration | ✔ End-to-end guided migration by EXEO experts | ✖ Do-It-Yourself (DIY) migration tools |
Data Center Footprint & Data Sovereignty
- Paris, France (European Union): Ensuring complete GDPR compliance and European data sovereignty.
- Beirut, Lebanon (Middle East): Providing localized, high-performance infrastructure for the MENA region.
- Kesrouan, Lebanon (Middle East): Delivering geographic redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery within the country.
Paris, FRANCE
Uptime Institute, Tier 3 Certified.
BEIRUT, LEBANON
Uptime Institute, Tier 3 Certified.
KEsserwan, LEBANON
Uptime Institute, Tier 4 Certified.
Talk to our Sovereign Cloud team
Tell us your workloads and data-residency needs. We’ll design the right sovereign cloud environment and send you a quote, no obligation.
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Sovereign Cloud Hosting FAQ
Why choose EXEO for sovereign cloud hosting?
EXEO provides fully managed, enterprise-grade sovereign cloud hosting (IaaS, Managed Kubernetes, VDI, File Storage and Backup as a Service) designed for performance and security. Compared with unmanaged public clouds, EXEO delivers tailored infrastructure, predictable pricing without hidden fees, and proactive monitoring to keep your operations running 24/7.
Is EXEO Sovereign Cloud secure and compliant?
Yes. Security is built into the core of EXEO’s hosting infrastructure. We prioritize data sovereignty, strict access controls, and comprehensive backup strategies to ensure your data remains secure, compliant with local regulations like GDPR, and protected against modern cyber threats.
What level of support is included with EXEO Sovereign Cloud?
Every EXEO cloud hosting plan includes expert IT support. Our managed services team handles maintenance, patching, performance tuning and troubleshooting, so your internal team can focus on business priorities instead of infrastructure management.
How does EXEO compare to public clouds like AWS or Azure?
While hyperscalers like AWS or Azure provide raw infrastructure, EXEO provides a complete, managed partnership. We offer highly predictable monthly costs, personalized architecture design, and dedicated human support, eliminating the complexity and unpredictable billing often associated with unmanaged public cloud providers.
Where is my data stored?
Your data is hosted exclusively in EXEO-operated data centers in Paris (France), Beirut, and Kesrouan (Lebanon). No data is processed or stored on hyperscaler infrastructure. You choose which site or combination of sites your workloads run on.
How does EXEO Sovereign Cloud compare to AWS or Azure for compliance?
Hyperscalers operate under US jurisdiction, which can create compliance exposure for regulated industries under GDPR, French data sovereignty requirements, or Lebanese data residency obligations. EXEO Sovereign Cloud keeps your data within a defined, auditable perimeter operated by a single European-headquartered entity, certified ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27701, and SOC-2 Type 2.
What SLAs apply?
All services are covered by SLA-backed availability commitments with 24×7 monitoring and incident response by EXEO engineers. Specific SLA terms are provided per service in your service agreement.
Can I combine multiple services on the same platform?
Yes. IaaS, Managed Kubernetes, VDI, File Storage, and Backup as a Service all run on the same sovereign infrastructure and can be combined in a single managed environment. This avoids the complexity and cost of managing multiple providers.
Is the underlying cloud stack itself sovereign?
Yes. The virtualization and orchestration layer is built on European-origin technology with no dependency on US-controlled hypervisor platforms. This is a key differentiator for clients pursuing SecNumCloud-aligned or equivalent sovereign cloud positioning.
