Strategic-Technological Analysis of Cubbit (Italy)
In an era when data is dubbed “the new oil” of geopolitics, Cubbit S.r.l. emerges from Bologna, Italy, as a novel approach to cloud storage that emphasizes European data sovereignty. This four-year-old deep-tech scale-up enables organizations to construct private, geo-distributed S3-compatible cloud networks rather than relying on a few global hyperscalers. By encrypting and fragmenting data across multiple nodes, Cubbit promises hyper-resilient storage with “full sovereignty” over location and access[1][2]. Such a capability directly addresses EU digital autonomy goals and the need to diversify away from non-allied infrastructure. Cubbit’s rapid growth (over 400 organizations served[3]) and high-profile partnerships (including the Italian aerospace-defence giant Leonardo) suggest it is a strategic enabler for European defense’s cyber and data needs. This report examines how Cubbit’s technology fits into EU and NATO priorities: from reducing dependency on foreign cloud suppliers to enhancing multi-domain interoperability and collective resilience. The analysis will assess the firm’s industrial positioning, technology readiness, program participation, and contribution to European deterrence and autonomy. Careful attention is given to European institutional frameworks (EDF, EIC, etc.) and alliance doctrines, ensuring an objective, data-driven appraisal rather than promotional rhetoric.