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A cloud built to resist cyberattacks

A cloud built to resist cyberattacks

Ransomware attacks and reliance on foreign cloud services threaten Swedish companies, hospitals, and government bodies. NodeX Cloud, a research-based solution from Lund University, distributes data so it is highly resilient against data loss.

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2026

University:

Lund University

Responsible Researcher:

Rohon Kundu, Lic., Ph.D. Candidate in Cybersecurity, CEO & Founder; Alberto Butera, M.Sc., Ph.D. Candidate in Blockchain Technology, CTO; Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Roman Beck, Board Member

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When a cyberattack shut down Coop in 2021, it showed how vulnerable we are when all data sits in one place. NodeX Cloud solves this by splitting and encrypting data across many locations in Europe. Even if part is attacked, the rest keeps working - like a library where thieves only find blank pages. NodeX Cloud brings sovereignty, decentralization, EU compliance, and quantum security under one unified platform. Banks, hospitals, defense, and municipalities can now store sensitive data safely within Europe. We already have three enterprise pilots, three LOIs, two patents, backing from LU Ventures, and a Vinnova project grant. We're seeking companies that want to test the solution and investors building European digital sovereignty.