Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) and Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of Schwarz Group, announced a strategic partnership to deliver a sovereign Zero Trust Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform for European customers, according to a press release dated July 28, 2026.

The offering runs the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform on Schwarz Digits' cloud infrastructure, STACKIT, hosted in German data centers. The service is now available to customers across Europe and is designed for sectors including public administration, defense, financial services, and healthcare.

The partnership addresses European data sovereignty requirements and cybersecurity regulations including NIS2, DORA, and the EU AI Act. Customer data is stored within the European Union and is operated entirely by STACKIT.

Christian Müller, CEO of Schwarz Digits, said: "Technological independence begins with infrastructure. Through this partnership, we are taking network security to a new level: we are evolving existing security architectures and focusing on high-performance identity verification."

Misha Kuperman, Chief Reliability Officer at Zscaler, said: "Our partnership with Schwarz Digits is a concrete demonstration of our long-term commitment to Europe: Together, we help our customers eliminate their attack surface and prevent the lateral movement of threats, while still maintaining compliance with European regulations through EU data residency."

The joint offering covers deployment, management, operation, and support of the cybersecurity platform. Schwarz Digits is the IT and digital division of Schwarz Group, whose portfolio includes the Lidl and Kaufland retail chains.