Provider vetting

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6 October 2026

EU-Hosted LLM API Providers Compared

Selected inference providers compared on models, processing region, price, compatibility and retention. Prices were checked on 1 October 2026.

7 September 2026

Recommending an EU Inference Provider: A Deal-Risk Checklist

If you are about to recommend an inference provider to a client, this checklist covers the four risks that land on you rather than on them - and applies itself to us.

16 September 2026

Sovereign-Washing: How to Vet a "Sovereign" EU Cloud Claim

Cloud providers routinely claim EU sovereignty without removing non-EU legal or operational dependencies. Here is an eight-question framework to cut through sovereignty washing, followed by an honest self-assessment of where we pass and where we fall short.

8 September 2026

Sovereignty Beyond Hosting: Why an EU Region Isn't Enough

AI sovereignty requires more than selecting an EU server location in a hyperscaler console. True independence means controlling your processing location, model weights, commercial terms, and technical stack to ensure complete autonomy over your infrastructure.

26 April 2026

European Alternatives to US Inference APIs: A Sovereignty Guide

For European AI teams, the choice of inference infrastructure is no longer just about latency or price. Regulatory pressure and the high cost of US hyperscalers are driving a migration toward sovereign European alternatives that offer provable data residency.

25 April 2026

EU Sovereign Inference Platform Comparison: 2026 Technical Guide

European AI teams face a critical choice between high-performance US inference platforms and strict GDPR compliance. This guide compares technical architectures and legal frameworks to help you select a sovereign infrastructure that scales without regulatory risk.

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