INFOMANIAK SHIFTS TO FOUNDATION MODEL FOR DATA PRIVACY

Infomaniak, a European cloud infrastructure company, announced its conversion to a foundation-based organizational model. The restructuring prioritizes data sovereignty and user privacy by removing traditional corporate profit incentives from decision-making. The foundation model aligns with Infomaniak's existing commitments to data residency within Switzerland and Europe. The company operates its own data centers and avoids reliance on major cloud providers, differentiating it from competitors dependent on AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure infrastructure. The transition reflects growing user demand for alternatives to surveillance-based business models. By adopting a foundation structure, Infomaniak establishes governance mechanisms that legally prioritize privacy over revenue extraction. This move positions Infomaniak alongside other privacy-focused infrastructure providers pursuing non-profit or cooperative models. The company continues offering cloud storage, email, and web hosting services under the new structure.