A Capgemini survey shows 86% of large organisations report significant exposure to digital sovereignty risks, prompting increased board oversight and contingency planning for critical digital infrastructure.

A new Capgemini survey reveals that 86% of large organisations consider themselves highly exposed to digital sovereignty risks, pushing boards to tighten oversight of critical digital infrastructure.

Rising Board Attention to Digital Risks

Boards are increasingly demanding detailed reporting on the resilience of cloud services, data localisation, and supply‑chain dependencies. Executives report that governance frameworks are being updated to include scenario‑based stress testing of digital assets.

Key Findings from the Survey

  • 86% of respondents say digital sovereignty is a top‑priority risk.
  • More than half have introduced formal contingency plans for cloud‑service outages.
  • Only 32% feel their current oversight mechanisms are fully adequate.

The survey, which sampled senior leaders from over 200 multinational firms, also highlighted a gap between risk perception and actionable governance, with many boards still lacking clear escalation paths for digital incidents.

Implications for Companies

Companies are expected to invest in redundant infrastructure, diversify cloud providers, and enhance real‑time monitoring capabilities. Board committees are also appointing dedicated digital‑risk officers to bridge the gap between technical teams and strategic oversight.

Regulators in Europe and North America are watching these developments closely, signalling that future compliance requirements may mandate explicit board reporting on digital‑infrastructure resilience.

“Boards can no longer treat digital risk as an IT issue; it is now a strategic imperative,” said a senior Capgemini executive.

For a detailed look at the survey methodology and full results, see the Reuters coverage of the Capgemini study.

Reuters coverage of Boards preparing for digital infrastructure shocks