
Cloud Dependency: Nearly Half of DACH Firms Lack a Plan B
CloudServicesBusinessContinuityRiskManagementDACHRegionITDependencyContingencyPlanning
A study found that 83% of companies in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) consider a unilateral shutdown of cloud services by providers a realistic scenario. Nearly half of these firms lack an exit strategy or contingency plan for such an event. The report highlights concerns over dependency on cloud providers without adequate backup measures. No specific technical details, dates, or CVE IDs were mentioned in the findings. The focus is on the perceived risk and lack of preparedness among businesses in the region.