# EDB PostgreSQL Competence Center Switzerland

> Official EDB partner in Switzerland. VSHN helps you deploy, operate, and scale enterprise PostgreSQL databases on Swiss and international cloud infrastructure.


Managed PostgreSQL from CHF 80 per month on Swiss cloud infrastructure. VSHN is an official EDB partner with over 10 years of production experience. We help you deploy, manage, and scale enterprise PostgreSQL on any cloud provider or on-premises.


## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.enterprisedb.ch/): EDB PostgreSQL Experts in Switzerland – Partner | VSHN
- [PostgreSQL Hosting Compared: Cloud vs Managed | VSHN](https://www.enterprisedb.ch/comparison.md)
- [Partner with VSHN on EDB/PostgreSQL | VSHN](https://www.enterprisedb.ch/partners.md)
- [PostgreSQL Sovereignty — Swiss Database Hosting | VSHN](https://www.enterprisedb.ch/sovereignty.md)

## Features

- **Official EDB Partner**: VSHN is an official EDB partner in Switzerland, bringing certified expertise in EDB Postgres Advanced Server and the broader EDB portfolio. Our partnership gives you direct access to enterprise-grade PostgreSQL support, tooling, and the confidence that your database infrastructure is backed by the company that contributes most to PostgreSQL development.

- **Enterprise PostgreSQL Expertise**: EDB Postgres Advanced Server extends PostgreSQL with enterprise features including Oracle compatibility, enhanced security with SQL/Protect and EDB Audit, advanced partitioning, and high-availability clustering with EDB Failover Manager. VSHN helps you design, deploy, and operate EDB Postgres for mission-critical workloads.

- **Managed PostgreSQL on Servala**: Need managed PostgreSQL without the operational overhead? VSHN offers managed PostgreSQL through Servala, starting from CHF 80 per month for a single instance. High-availability configurations with guaranteed uptime are available from CHF 480 per month. PostgreSQL versions 13 through 18 are supported with automated daily backups and TLS encryption.

- **Swiss Cloud & European Data Residency**: Deploy PostgreSQL on Swiss cloud providers including cloudscale.ch and Exoscale, both operating data centers exclusively in Switzerland, on Enterprise Private Cloud, or on international platforms. VSHN is Swiss-owned with no foreign parent company. All contracts are governed by Swiss law with no exposure to the US CLOUD Act. Your data stays where you choose, with full compliance with Swiss and European data protection regulations. Learn more in our [sovereignty assessment](/sovereignty/).

- **24/7 Support & Operations**: VSHN provides round-the-clock operational support for your PostgreSQL infrastructure. Our team monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots your database environment so you can focus on building applications. We design high-availability architectures, implement automated backup strategies, and ensure your PostgreSQL deployment meets your uptime requirements.


## What VSHN offers for EDB PostgreSQL

- Architecture design and deployment planning for PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres Advanced Server
- Managed PostgreSQL via Servala from CHF 80/month with automated backups
- High-availability configuration with EDB Failover Manager
- 24/7 operational support and incident response
- Hands-on training for development and operations teams via specialist partners
- Deployment on Swiss and international cloud infrastructure

## Trusted by Swiss organizations

- [acrevis](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/acrevis/)
- [Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv BAR](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/schweizerisches-bundesarchiv-bar/)
- [Sobrado](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/sobrado/)
- [CG24 Group](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/cg24group/)
- [Open Circle](https://www.open-circle.ch/)
- [Stadt Frankfurt am Main](https://www.vshn.ch/en/success-stories/schweizerisches-bundesarchiv-bar/)

## EDB PostgreSQL FAQ

### What EDB PostgreSQL services does VSHN offer?

VSHN offers consulting, architecture design, managed operations, and migration services for EDB PostgreSQL. As an official EDB partner, we provide expertise in EDB Postgres Advanced Server, standard PostgreSQL, and the full EDB tooling stack. Managed PostgreSQL via Servala starts from CHF 80 per month for a single instance, with high-availability configurations from CHF 480 per month. We deploy on cloudscale.ch, Exoscale, AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.


### What is EDB?

EDB (EnterpriseDB) is the largest dedicated contributor to the PostgreSQL open-source project. EDB offers enterprise-grade PostgreSQL products including EDB Postgres Advanced Server, which extends PostgreSQL with Oracle compatibility, enhanced security features, and enterprise tooling. EDB also provides migration tools, high-availability solutions, and commercial support for PostgreSQL deployments worldwide.


### What is EDB Postgres Advanced Server?

EDB Postgres Advanced Server is an enhanced version of PostgreSQL that adds enterprise features including Oracle compatibility for PL/SQL, packages, and data types, SQL/Protect for SQL injection prevention, EDB Audit for compliance logging, advanced partitioning, and EDB Failover Manager for automatic high-availability failover. It is fully compatible with standard PostgreSQL while offering a smoother migration path from Oracle Database.


### What cloud providers does VSHN support for PostgreSQL hosting?

VSHN deploys PostgreSQL on Swiss cloud providers including cloudscale.ch and Exoscale, both operating data centers exclusively in Switzerland. We also support Enterprise Private Cloud and on-premises infrastructure in your own data center, as well as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Managed PostgreSQL on Servala is available across eight cloud providers. For organizations with strict data residency requirements, Swiss providers or your own infrastructure are the recommended choice.


### What PostgreSQL versions are supported?

VSHN supports PostgreSQL versions 13 through 18 on Servala and through our consulting engagements. EDB Postgres Advanced Server tracks the latest PostgreSQL releases and adds enterprise extensions on top. We help you plan version upgrades with zero-downtime migration strategies, ensuring your database stays current with security patches and performance improvements without disrupting your applications.


### How does VSHN handle PostgreSQL backups?

Managed PostgreSQL on Servala includes automated daily backups with six retained copies by default. VSHN uses CloudNativePG with Barman on Kubernetes for backup orchestration. For custom deployments, we design backup strategies with point-in-time recovery, off-site replication, and regular restore testing to ensure your disaster recovery plan works when you need it.


### Does VSHN offer PostgreSQL training?

Yes. VSHN works with specialist training partners to deliver hands-on PostgreSQL training for development and operations teams. Training covers PostgreSQL administration, query optimization, replication, backup strategies, EDB Postgres Advanced Server features, and migration from Oracle or other databases. Sessions can be delivered on-site in Switzerland or remotely, tailored to your team's experience level and specific requirements.


### What uptime can I expect for managed PostgreSQL?

Managed PostgreSQL on Servala with a high-availability configuration delivers 99.99% uptime SLA. Single-instance deployments are suitable for development and staging environments. VSHN designs architectures to meet your specific uptime requirements - from development workloads through mission-critical production databases that require automatic failover and zero-downtime maintenance windows.


### How do I get started with EDB PostgreSQL?

The fastest way is to order managed PostgreSQL via Servala at servala.com/service/postgresql/ - starting from CHF 80 per month for a single instance. For EDB Postgres Advanced Server deployments or custom consulting, contact us using the form below. VSHN provides a written scope and cost estimate within one business day with no commitment required.


### Can consulting firms use managed EDB PostgreSQL for client databases?

Yes. Consulting firms and system integrators use VSHN-managed EDB PostgreSQL to deliver enterprise database infrastructure for their clients. Each client gets a dedicated, isolated PostgreSQL instance on Swiss cloud with automated backups and high availability. VSHN handles operations and 24/7 monitoring so your team focuses on application architecture and data modelling. Written service agreements and per-instance billing simplify cost allocation to client projects.


## Contact us

Need enterprise PostgreSQL expertise? Order managed PostgreSQL on Servala at servala.com/service/postgresql/, or contact us for EDB consulting or a free initial consultation. Want to hear from a customer first? We can arrange a reference call.


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## PostgreSQL Hosting Compared: Cloud vs Managed | VSHN

# Hyperscaler Database vs Private Cloud Managed PostgreSQL

When your application needs a production PostgreSQL database, you face a fundamental choice: run it on a hyperscaler's managed service, operate it yourself, or delegate operations to a specialist. Each path has different implications for data sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and total cost.

This comparison covers five options available to Swiss organizations today.

## Quick comparison

| | AWS RDS | Google Cloud SQL | Aiven | Self-Hosted | VSHN Managed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data location** | EU (Frankfurt, Zurich) | EU (Zurich) | EU (various) | Your choice | Your choice (Swiss cloud or on-premises) |
| **Jurisdiction** | US (CLOUD Act) | US (CLOUD Act) | Finnish company, US infrastructure | Your jurisdiction | Swiss company, Swiss or your infrastructure |
| **Data sovereignty** | Limited — US parent company | Limited — US parent company | EU company but data on US hyperscalers | Full control | Full — Swiss operations, your infrastructure |
| **Ops model** | Fully managed by AWS | Fully managed by Google | Fully managed by Aiven | You manage everything | VSHN manages, you control infrastructure |
| **SLA** | 99.95% (Multi-AZ) | 99.95% (regional) | 99.99% (Premium) | None (your own) | Up to 99.99% |
| **Oracle compatibility** | No | No | No | Via EDB manually | Via EDB — VSHN is an official partner |
| **Open source** | Uses PostgreSQL, proprietary platform | Uses PostgreSQL, proprietary platform | Uses PostgreSQL, proprietary platform | Fully open source | Fully open source (CloudNativePG) |
| **Vendor lock-in** | High (AWS ecosystem) | High (GCP ecosystem) | Medium (multi-cloud, but proprietary layer) | None | None — runs on any infrastructure |
| **Starting price** | ~$170/month (db.t3.medium, Multi-AZ) | ~$130/month (db-custom, regional HA) | ~$200/month (Business plan) | $0 (software) + ops team | CHF 80/month (single), CHF 480/month (HA with SLA) |

## AWS RDS for PostgreSQL

[Amazon RDS](https://aws.amazon.com/rds/postgresql/) is the market leader in managed PostgreSQL. It handles provisioning, patching, backups, and failover within the AWS ecosystem.

**Strengths:**

- Mature service with a broad feature set (read replicas, Performance Insights, automated backups)
- Zurich region (eu-central-2) available since 2022
- Deep integration with AWS services (Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch)
- Automated minor version upgrades

**Limitations:**

- **US jurisdiction applies.** Amazon is a US company subject to the CLOUD Act. Even with a Zurich region, US authorities can compel data access without Swiss judicial process.
- **No Swiss cloud or on-premises option.** AWS RDS runs exclusively on AWS infrastructure. No deployment on cloudscale.ch, Exoscale, or your own data centre.
- Deep AWS lock-in: IAM roles, VPC networking, and monitoring are AWS-specific
- No EDB enterprise tools or Oracle compatibility layer
- Pricing scales with compute, storage, IOPS, and backup separately. Costs are hard to predict

**Best for:** Teams already committed to AWS who accept US jurisdiction trade-offs.

See our [PostgreSQL sovereignty assessment](/sovereignty/) for a detailed comparison of jurisdictional risk.

## Google Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

[Cloud SQL](https://cloud.google.com/sql/docs/postgres) is Google's managed relational database service. The Zurich region (europe-west6) puts compute and storage in Switzerland.

**Strengths:**

- Zurich region with low-latency access from Swiss infrastructure
- Automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and high availability
- Integration with Google Cloud IAM and VPC
- Competitive pricing for smaller instances

**Limitations:**

- **Same US jurisdiction issue as AWS.** Google is subject to the CLOUD Act regardless of data location.
- **No Swiss cloud or on-premises option.** Cloud SQL runs exclusively on Google infrastructure. No deployment on cloudscale.ch, Exoscale, or your own data centre.
- GCP lock-in: networking, identity, and monitoring are GCP-specific
- No Oracle compatibility or EDB tooling
- Major version upgrades require downtime or manual migration
- Maximum storage of 64 TiB but IOPS tied to disk size, so performance tuning is constrained

**Best for:** Teams invested in Google Cloud who need a Zurich-hosted database.

See our [PostgreSQL sovereignty assessment](/sovereignty/) for a detailed comparison of jurisdictional risk.

## Aiven for PostgreSQL

Aiven is a Finnish company offering managed databases across multiple clouds. They deploy PostgreSQL on AWS, GCP, or Azure infrastructure in your chosen region.

**Strengths:**

- EU-headquartered company (Helsinki)
- Multi-cloud: deploy on AWS, GCP, or Azure without changing provider
- Terraform provider for infrastructure-as-code workflows
- Good developer experience with CLI tools and integrations

**Limitations:**

- **No Swiss-owned infrastructure option.** Aiven runs on US hyperscalers even in EU regions, so CLOUD Act exposure remains.
- No dedicated Swiss region (closest is typically Frankfurt or Zurich on the underlying hyperscaler)
- No Oracle compatibility or EDB partnership
- Premium tier required for 99.99% SLA
- Higher starting price than direct hyperscaler offerings

**Best for:** Multi-cloud teams wanting a single database provider across AWS, GCP, and Azure.

## Self-Hosted PostgreSQL

Running PostgreSQL on your own VMs or Kubernetes clusters gives you complete control over every aspect of the database.

**Strengths:**

- Full control over data location, version, configuration, and access
- No per-service fees, only infrastructure costs
- Can run on any provider including Swiss clouds (cloudscale.ch, Exoscale)
- Full access to EDB tools if you hold your own EDB license

**Limitations:**

- **Operational burden is substantial.** Production PostgreSQL requires:
  - 24/7 monitoring and incident response
  - Backup automation with regular restore testing
  - Replication setup and failover testing
  - Security patching (including emergency zero-day fixes)
  - Major version upgrades with thorough testing
  - Connection pooling, vacuum tuning, and performance management
- A PostgreSQL DBA in Switzerland costs CHF 130,000-160,000/year
- Smaller teams often defer upgrades and skip restore testing, and both create risk that only surfaces during incidents
- Building HA with automated failover (Patroni, repmgr, or CloudNativePG) requires deep PostgreSQL and infrastructure expertise

**Best for:** Large organizations with a dedicated database team and specific customization needs.

## VSHN Managed PostgreSQL (EDB Partner)

VSHN operates your PostgreSQL instance on the infrastructure you choose: Swiss cloud or on-premises. As an official EDB partner, VSHN provides access to EDB enterprise tools including the Oracle compatibility layer.

**Strengths:**

- **Swiss company, Swiss jurisdiction**: VSHN is headquartered in Zurich. No CLOUD Act exposure through the operations layer.
- **Your infrastructure, your choice**: cloudscale.ch, Exoscale, or on-premises
- **Official EDB partner**: access to EDB Postgres Advanced Server, Oracle compatibility, and EDB migration tooling
- Automated backups with configurable schedule and retention (default: daily, 6 retained)
- CloudNativePG operator for Kubernetes-native high availability
- Up to 99.99% SLA with service credits
- ISO 27001 certified operations since 2014
- Self-service provisioning via Kubernetes API or Servala

**Pricing:**

| Plan | Single instance | Replicated (HA) |
|---|---|---|
| Best Effort | CHF 80/month | CHF 160/month (2 replicas) |
| Guaranteed Availability (99.99% SLA) | — | CHF 480/month (2 replicas) |

Computing resources (CPU, memory, storage) are billed separately by the infrastructure provider. Support is available via VSHN support plans.

**Best for:** Swiss organizations needing data sovereignty, Oracle migration support, or production PostgreSQL without building a dedicated database team.

## The sovereignty question

For Swiss companies in regulated industries (banking, insurance, pharma, government), data jurisdiction is not just a preference. It is a compliance requirement. Here is how the options compare on sovereignty:

| Dimension | AWS RDS / Cloud SQL | Aiven | Self-Hosted | VSHN Managed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating company jurisdiction** | US | Finland (EU) | Yours | Switzerland |
| **Infrastructure jurisdiction** | US (even in Zurich region) | US (hyperscaler) | Your choice | Your choice |
| **CLOUD Act exposure** | Yes | Yes (via hyperscaler) | Depends on provider | No (Swiss ops + Swiss cloud option) |
| **FINMA-compatible** | Requires additional controls | Requires additional controls | Depends on implementation | Yes, with Swiss cloud infrastructure |

Choosing VSHN with a Swiss cloud provider (cloudscale.ch or Exoscale) eliminates US jurisdiction exposure entirely. Both the operations company and the infrastructure provider are Swiss.

For a detailed analysis, see our [PostgreSQL sovereignty assessment](/sovereignty/).

## When to choose VSHN

VSHN Managed PostgreSQL fits when:

- Your data must stay under Swiss jurisdiction (not just in a Swiss data center owned by a US company)
- You are migrating from Oracle and need EDB enterprise tools and migration expertise
- You want PostgreSQL on your existing cloud tenant, managed by specialists rather than your dev team
- Your team is too small for 24/7 database operations but too regulated for a US-owned SaaS
- You need predictable monthly costs instead of pay-per-IOPS pricing that surprises at invoice time

## Next steps

Ready to discuss your PostgreSQL setup? [Book a free 15-minute call](#contact) with our team. We will review your current environment and recommend the right approach: VSHN, a hyperscaler, or self-hosted.


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## Partner with VSHN on EDB/PostgreSQL | VSHN

# Partner with VSHN on EDB/PostgreSQL

You bring the customer relationship and database expertise: database architecture, migration from Oracle/SQL Server, performance tuning, application integration. VSHN brings EDB/PostgreSQL operations, HA/replication, backups with PITR, monitoring, EDB licensing, and 24/7 support. Together you deliver a complete enterprise PostgreSQL solution without either side building capabilities you don't have.

## How we collaborate

**Lead Partner model.** For each project, one of us is the customer's single point of contact. Who leads depends on the project, agreed per engagement. The Lead Partner drives the project, handles invoicing, and owns first-level support.

**Joint delivery.** You handle consulting, integration, and project management. VSHN handles infrastructure operations, monitoring, backups, and SLA. Or the other way around, depending on the project. Roles are agreed per engagement, not locked into a rigid structure.

**Flexible billing.** Invoice the customer together or separately, agreed per project. Both models are supported: each party invoices their share directly, or one party invoices the full amount and redistributes.

**Protected relationships.** No undercutting. Your customer stays your customer. Existing relationships are respected on both sides, with contractual protections for both parties.

## Division of labour for EDB/PostgreSQL

| Your role | VSHN's role |
|-----------|-------------|
| Database architecture | EDB/PostgreSQL operations |
| Migration from Oracle/SQL Server | HA and replication |
| Performance tuning | Backups and point-in-time recovery (PITR) |
| Application integration | Monitoring, alerting, and 24/7 incident response |
| Project management and customer relationship | EDB licensing and upgrades |

## Partners delivering EDB/PostgreSQL

**[Inventage](https://inventage.com)**. Internet-based solutions specialist. Delivers database architecture design and application integration alongside VSHN-operated EDB/PostgreSQL infrastructure.

**[nxt](https://nxt.engineering)**. Software development firm. Provides application integration and performance tuning work alongside VSHN-managed PostgreSQL.

See all VSHN partners at [servala.com/partners](https://servala.com/partners/).

## Become a partner

Interested in delivering EDB/PostgreSQL solutions together? Let's explore how we complement each other.

[Book a partnership discovery call](https://aarno.cal.vs.hn/15-enterprisedb) or [start a partnership conversation](#contact).


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## PostgreSQL Sovereignty — Swiss Database Hosting | VSHN

# PostgreSQL Sovereignty: Beyond "Hosted in Switzerland"

Major managed PostgreSQL services (Amazon RDS, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Google Cloud SQL, EDB BigAnimal) run on US-owned infrastructure under US law. Your production data, backups, and query logs are accessible under the [CLOUD Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLOUD_Act) without Swiss judicial process.

Running PostgreSQL on Swiss infrastructure solves the data residency question, but sovereignty is more than where data is stored. The EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework defines eight dimensions that determine whether your provider is truly sovereign.

## Why PostgreSQL is a strong choice for sovereignty

PostgreSQL is **fully open source** (PostgreSQL License, similar to MIT/BSD), developed by a global community with no single corporate owner. Unlike Oracle Database (proprietary) or Microsoft SQL Server (proprietary), PostgreSQL gives you:

- **No vendor lock-in**: standard SQL compliance, runs on any operating system, supported by every cloud provider
- **Full code auditability**: every line of PostgreSQL is inspectable
- **Community governance**: developed by the PostgreSQL Global Development Group, not controlled by any corporation
- **Mature extension ecosystem**: PostGIS, pg_partman, TimescaleDB, and hundreds more, all open source

EDB Postgres Advanced Server adds enterprise features (Oracle compatibility, enhanced security, audit logging) on top of the open-source PostgreSQL core. VSHN operates both community PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres on Swiss infrastructure. Combined with VSHN's Swiss ownership and operations, this creates a fully sovereign database platform.

## PostgreSQL sovereignty compared

| Dimension | Amazon RDS PostgreSQL | EDB BigAnimal | VSHN Managed PostgreSQL |
|-----------|----------------------|--------------|------------------------|
| **Ownership** | Amazon (USA) | EDB (USA) | VSHN AG (Switzerland) |
| **Governing law** | US law | US law | Swiss law |
| **CLOUD Act** | Exposed | Exposed | Not exposed |
| **Data location** | AWS EU regions available | AWS/Azure EU regions | Switzerland (cloudscale.ch, Exoscale, or your choice) |
| **Source code** | Proprietary service layer | Open core | Open source (PostgreSQL + EDB extensions) |
| **Key management** | AWS KMS | Cloud provider KMS | Customer-controlled via [Managed OpenBao](https://www.openbao.ch) + [Swiss HSM](https://cloud.securosys.com/cloudhsm) |
| **Operations team** | USA | USA | Switzerland ([Swiss-only option](https://products.vshn.ch/support_plans.html#_option_switzerland_only_support)) |
| **Certifications** | SOC 2, ISO 27001 | SOC 2 | [ISO 27001](https://www.vshn.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ISO-27001-certificate-VSHN-2024.pdf), ISAE 3402 Type II |

## VSHN sovereignty self-assessment

We applied the EU's [Cloud Sovereignty Framework](https://commission.europa.eu/document/09579818-64a6-4dd5-9577-446ab6219113_en) (v1.2.1, October 2025) to our own services. This framework was used to score providers in the EU's [EUR 180M sovereign cloud tender](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_833) in April 2026. Three pure-European providers achieved SEAL-3, while a consortium involving Google Cloud scored only SEAL-2.

*This is a self-assessment, not a formal SEAL certification. We publish it for transparency so customers can evaluate our sovereignty profile using the same structured criteria the EU uses.*

| # | Dimension | Weight | Assessment | Evidence |
|---|-----------|--------|-----------|----------|
| SOV-1 | Strategic | 15% | **Strong** | Swiss AG, no foreign parent, all shareholders Swiss citizens ([Commercial Register](https://zh.chregister.ch/cr-portal/auszug/auszug.xhtml?uid=CHE-275.566.226)) |
| SOV-2 | Legal | 10% | **Strong** | Swiss law ([GTC](https://products.vshn.ch/legal/gtc_en.html)), no CLOUD Act, [EU adequacy decision](https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dimension-data-protection/adequacy-decisions_en) |
| SOV-3 | Data & AI | 10% | **Strong** | Swiss DCs by default. Sovereign key management via [Managed OpenBao](https://www.openbao.ch) + [Swiss HSM](https://cloud.securosys.com/cloudhsm) |
| SOV-4 | Operational | 15% | **Strong** | Swiss 24/7 ops, [Swiss-only support option](https://products.vshn.ch/support_plans.html#_option_switzerland_only_support). All services on vanilla Kubernetes |
| SOV-5 | Supply Chain | 20% | **Strong** | Infrastructure-agnostic — [customer chooses provider](https://servala.com/providers/). Open-source software |
| SOV-6 | Technology | 15% | **Strong** | 100% open source. VSHN contributes to [K8up](https://github.com/k8up-io) (CNCF), [Crossplane providers](https://github.com/vshn), [Project Syn](https://github.com/projectsyn) |
| SOV-7 | Security | 10% | **Strong** | [ISO 27001](https://www.vshn.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ISO-27001-certificate-VSHN-2024.pdf), ISAE 3402 Type II, Swiss SOC. [FINMA-regulated customers](https://www.vshn.ch/en/solutions/solutions-for-banks-and-financial-service-providers/) |
| SOV-8 | Environmental | 5% | **Moderate** | DC operators: Green Datacenter AG (ISO 22301/27001/27701), [Exoscale sustainability](https://www.exoscale.com/sustainability/). [VSHN CSR policy](https://handbook.vshn.ch/corporate_social_responsibility_policy.html) |

**Overall: SEAL-3 equivalent**, the same level achieved by the winners of the EU's own sovereignty tender. No provider worldwide achieved SEAL-4: it requires fully EU/EEA-sourced hardware supply chains and open-source foundations, structural gaps shared by every cloud provider.

Try Swiss infrastructure: [Servala](https://www.servala.com) (managed services, free trial), [Exoscale]({{partner:exoscale.signup_url}}) (Swiss IaaS). Want help choosing? [Contact us](#contact).

## Get a sovereignty assessment for your PostgreSQL setup

Running PostgreSQL on Amazon RDS or EDB BigAnimal? We assess your sovereignty profile against the EU framework and plan a migration to Swiss-hosted PostgreSQL with customer-controlled key management.