Why Macroscoop chose Odoo as the foundation for European autonomy
Data sovereignty
You can hardly ignore it anymore. Whether it's about AI, cloud, ERP, or communication platforms: data sovereignty is the term that keeps coming up everywhere.
And for good reason.
Because in a world where technology increasingly determines how we work, communicate, and innovate, it makes sense that we ask ourselves the following:
- Where is our data actually located?
- Who has access to it?
- And under which legislation does it fall?
I have read, heard, and also observed a lot about this recently. But now it is time to say something about it myself. Not because it’s expected of me, but because it has become necessary.
🧭 What we’re seeing at Macroscoop
Recently, we at Macroscoop have noticed that organizations looking for a new ERP system are looking beyond just functionality or price..
They ask fundamental questions such as:
Where will our data be located soon?
Who manages the data?
Under which legislation does our supplier fall?
Can we migrate if we want to?
How do I prevent vendor lock-in?
Indeed. These questions have now become one of the most important selection criteria in ERP projects. We are increasingly having discussions about this — with executives, IT managers, and legal experts..
Dependence has become a strategic risk for Europe.
The European Parliament says it itself: 80% of our digital infrastructure comes from outside Europe.
That means that:
our data often falls under foreign legislation
our critical processes run on technology that we do not control
our innovation depends on companies that are not bound by European values
This is beginning to create real tension. And Europe is responding.
France is taking the lead in this area.
France has announced that civil servants will no longer be allowed to use Zoom or Microsoft Teams starting in 2027. Not because those tools are bad, but because the risks have become too great..
The French government is fully transitioning to its own European alternative. The tax office, Defense, and other ministries are already migrating.
⚖️ The CLOUD Act: why this affects you
Many organizations still do not know this: data that is physically located in Europe can still fall under American legislation. It is not only about where your data is located, but also about who manages your data and from which country that company originates.
The CLOUD Act makes that possible.
For sectors such as government, defense, high-tech, and healthcare, that is simply not an option. It's not just about privacy, but about national security, intellectual property, and public interests..
Eurostack: Europe back in the lead
In response to the European debate on digital sovereignty in 2024, the Eurostack has been established. EuroStack is a European initiative to build its own, sovereign digital infrastructure, so that Europe becomes less dependent on non-European technology. The goal is to create strategic autonomy: Europe must be able to shape its digital future without relying on foreign players.
The Eurostack movement shows that Europe is not only warning but also building:
European cloud
European AI
European platforms
European standards
The goal is clear: Europe must regain ownership of its digital future.
🟣 Why Macroscoop chose Odoo
In this new reality, organizations are looking for an ERP platform that:
European is
has no CLOUD Act risk and complies with the Eurostack
open and transparent is
freedom of choice in hosting
fits within European governance
ready for AI, but within safe boundaries
That’s exactly why Macroscoop deliberately chose Odoo.
Therefore, I will briefly outline again why Odoo aligns with the points mentioned above:
1. Odoo is European - and that makes a real difference.
Odoo is fully compliant with European legislation. No CLOUD Act risk. No legal gray areas.
For organizations that work with sensitive data, that is not a detail — it is a prerequisite.
2. Odoo gives customers genuine flexibility.
With Odoo, you decide for yourself:
SaaS model via European cloud (via Odoo or through our Macroscoop Hosting Services)
private cloud
on‑premise
hybrid models
No mandatory cloud model. No vendor lock-in. No dependence on a single infrastructure.
3. Odoo is open, transparent, and future-proof
The open architecture of Odoo perfectly aligns with the Eurostack concept:
open standards
open ecosystems
open innovation
That is exactly the direction in which Europe is moving.
4. Odoo is ready for AI — but within safe boundaries
AI workloads can run flexibly while sensitive data remains within Europe.
That is the combination organizations are looking for: innovation and control.
🟣 Our advice: never sign a cloud contract based on trust alone
This may be the most important thing I want to say in this blog:
Never just sign a Cloud or SaaS contract. And don't let yourself be pushed.
Take the time to ask questions like:
Where is my data, but more importantly: under what legislation does my provider fall?
What happens to my data in the event of a conflict, acquisition, or geopolitical tension?
Can I demonstrably, completely, and timely access all my data if I want to stop?
How is this legally secured, not just technically promised?
You don't have to do this alone. We work closely with lawyers who are knowledgeable in this area and assist with:
assessing cloud and SaaS contracts
assessing risks related to the Cloud Act and extraterritorial legislation
formulating terms that protect your position
Do you want to have your current or future contracts reviewed, or do you want a second opinion? Let us know — we would be happy to connect you.
Finally
Digital autonomy is no longer just a slogan. This is about something very real and tangible: Can you, as an organization, today and tomorrow justify where your critical data is located, who has access to it, and under what conditions??
At Macroscoop, we choose Odoo, for European solutions and for architectures where you maintain control.
Not because it's 'nice marketing language', but because we see what happens when organizations relinquish that control.