In a nutshell: Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange will be hosted on Stackit with EU-wide data residency in Germany — an offering for enterprises that must meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate data sovereignty.
Schwarz Digits and Zscaler are bringing a SASE solution (Secure Access Service Edge) to market that performs complete data processing, operations and support in Germany. The offering addresses regulatory requirements from the NIS2 Directive, DORA and the AI Act.
Zscaler is now operating its Zero Trust Exchange security platform on Stackit, the cloud infrastructure of Schwarz Digits. The solution is a zero-trust SASE offering that delivers network and security functions — firewalling, access control, threat detection — from the cloud. While Zscaler services have previously run primarily through data centers outside the EU, all customer data processing now takes place in Germany, including deployment, operations and support.
Schwarz Digits is the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group (Lidl, Kaufland) and has been operating Stackit for several years as a cloud platform for customers with requirements for European data residency. Zscaler positions itself as a cloud-based alternative to traditional hardware-based firewall architectures.
Both companies cite regulatory pressure as the reason for the partnership: the NIS2 Directive, DORA (financial market regulation) and the AI Act require enterprises to provide robust evidence of data protection and data residency. Misha Kuperman, Chief Reliability Officer of Zscaler, explains: “In the era of AI-driven cyber threats, a modern zero trust SASE solution is the only effective protection for sensitive enterprise data. The partnership with Schwarz Digits is a sign of our long-term commitment to Europe.”
The offering targets customers from business and the public sector in Europe and is available immediately. Specific pricing or technical details regarding migration of existing Zscaler customers have not yet been disclosed.
Source: www.it-daily.net · Published 29 July 2026
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