Tech Giants Launch Digital Trust Alliance

A coalition of 15 major technology companies, led by Microsoft and Ericsson, has formed the Trusted Tech Alliance to promote safer and more reliable use of digital technologies worldwide.

The initiative introduces five guiding principles focused on ethical conduct, secure development practices, global security standards, strong governance, and support for an open digital ecosystem. The alliance brings together firms operating across cloud services, artificial intelligence, connectivity, semiconductors, and enterprise software.

Members include Amazon Web Services, Google, SAP, Nokia, NTT, Cohere and Reliance Jio Platforms, among others.

The move comes as governments across Europe and Asia place growing emphasis on digital sovereignty, seeking to reduce reliance on foreign technology providers. Rising geopolitical tensions and evolving data regulations have prompted debates about where data should be stored and how digital infrastructure should be governed.

Executives behind the initiative stress that no single nation can achieve full technological independence. Instead, the alliance aims to establish shared standards that reinforce trust in global digital systems while maintaining openness and interoperability.

Participating companies will commit to the alliance’s principles through internal verification and independent assessments.