Commentary: The Baltic Sea cable should be a wake-up call

Fredric Wallsten

CEO, Safespring

At Safespring, our commitment has always been not only to innovate in cloud technology, but also to ensure that these innovations contribute to a resilient and secure digital environment for Sweden and Europe.

The article “Let the Baltic Sea cable be a wake-up call – digital infrastructure needs a preparedness boost” serves as an important reminder of the challenges we face in digital infrastructure. These challenges are not only about maintaining services, but about protecting the very backbone of our modern society. As part of the Swedish tech community, we understand the significance of these vulnerabilities and the potential impact they can have on our society, our economy, and national security.

Our work at Safespring, in line with the issues raised in the article, is about more than just delivering cloud services. It’s about contributing to a robust digital infrastructure that can withstand challenges from hybrid warfare and other emerging threats. We believe that collaboration between the public and private sectors is key to developing a comprehensive strategy for digital resilience.

Investing in digital infrastructure is not only a matter of national security; it is also an opportunity to build tech expertise in Sweden. By doing so, we can spur innovation, promote economic growth, and strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness on a global scale.

As a company, Safespring is committed to being at the forefront of this effort. We will continue to work closely with government agencies, industry peers, and international partners to ensure that our digital infrastructure is not only at the forefront, but also secure and resilient.

In summary, our position is clear, and at Safespring, we are ready to contribute our expertise and resources to a safer and more resilient digital future for Sweden.

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