At a time when the world is divided, 15 major global companies from 10 countries come together to serve customers around the world.
MUNICH, February 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today at the Munich Security Conference, 15 companies from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), a group of like-minded global technology providers coming together to work across borders and based on a set of common principles for a trusted technology stack – from connectivity, cloud infrastructure and semiconductors to software and AI.
These principles aim to ensure that, regardless of a supplier’s nationality, companies in this alliance will adhere to shared commitments to transparency, security and data protection, which build trust and convey the benefits of technology to people around the world.
In response to an unprecedented pace of technological change and an increasingly complex environment, countries and customers are seeking greater reliability and resilience among technology providers and the services they provide. At the same time, skepticism persists about digital technologies and their potential negative impact on individuals and societies. In this environment, it is essential that companies across technology sectors come together to address these concerns.
By defining the attributes of trustworthy technology and a set of operational principles to which signatories will adhere, TTA members commit to working with governments and customers to ensure that the benefits of emerging technologies can earn the trust of the wider public while driving job creation and economic growth.
The Alliance brings together leading companies committed to a common set of clear, verifiable practices and principles that demonstrate how technology can be secure, reliable and operated responsibly, regardless of where it is built or deployed.
To date, Trusted Tech Alliance signatories include: Anthropic, AWS, Cassava Technologies, Cohere, Ericsson, Google Cloud, Hanwha, Jio Platforms, Microsoft, Nokia, Nscale, NTT, Rapidus, Saab and SAP.
Participating companies have agreed to five specific principles that define what it means to develop, deploy, operate and cooperate as a trusted global technology provider:
- Transparent corporate governance and ethical conduct
- Operational transparency, secure development and independent assessment
- Robust supply chain and security monitoring
- Open, cooperative, inclusive and resilient digital ecosystem
- Respect for the rule of law and data protection
These commitments require companies to have strong corporate governance and ethical conduct, build their technologies securely and manage them responsibly throughout their lifecycle, and use contractual security and quality assurances with their suppliers. They will hold their suppliers to strict global security standards and support a digital environment that is open, cooperative and encourages innovation.
The TTA will continue to grow its community of global suppliers dedicated to fostering a reliable, interoperable and open technology stack and developing common approaches that support national and international efforts to strengthen sovereignty, resilience and competitiveness.
“In an era of rapid technological change, collaboration among like-minded industry peers is essential to promote customer trust and realize the full benefits of technology on the economy and society. We are joining the Trusted Tech Alliance to strengthen our ongoing commitment to providing customers with reliable, secure and resilient technology,” said David Zapolsky, Director of Global Affairs and General Counsel, Amazon.
“As AI systems become more powerful, driving innovation, accelerating economic growth, and reshaping national security, the United States and its allies and partners must ensure that the world’s most widely adopted models are safe, reliable, trustworthy, and developed transparently. Anthropic is proud to join the Trusted Tech Alliance and support U.S. leadership in AI and promote common principles for trusted AI alongside like-minded partners,” said Sarah Heck, Head of External Affairs, Anthropic.
“In a time of unprecedented progress in the adoption of emerging technologies globally, Cassava Technologies is a proud founding member of the Trusted Tech Alliance. I believe that responsible leadership and collaboration at a global level will ensure that technology continues to enable human progress and inclusive economic development, particularly important for our youth and future generations,” said Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman, Cassava Technologies.
“No single company or country can create a secure and trusted digital stack. Rather, trust and security can only be achieved together. “That’s why, together with like-minded industry peers, we launched the Trusted Tech Alliance, an initiative committed to verifiable trust practices across the digital stack,” said Börje Ekholm, Chairman and CEO of Ericsson.
“Google Cloud has a long-standing commitment to promoting the choice, trust and sovereignty that are codified in our technology today. Through the Trusted Tech Alliance, we aim to uphold the principles we already adhere to: promoting customer choice and providing a portfolio of solutions, enabled by technical controls and local partnerships, to meet stringent sovereignty requirements and regional standards.” said Marcus Jadotte, Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google Cloud.
“Trust will play a vital role in technological progress to ensure it meets society’s most pressing needs. From energy security and sovereign defense to advanced manufacturing, we believe trusted ecosystems are essential to secure societies, strengthen industries and foster future resilience,” said Dong Kwan (DK) Kim, Vice President of Hanwha Group.
“Reliable, secure and transparent technology is essential to unlock inclusive digital growth globally. Jio Platforms is proud to join the Trusted Tech Alliance to advance common standards and verifiable practices across the technology stack. Through collaboration with global partners, we aim to build resilience, expand digital opportunities and build long-term trust in next-generation connectivity, cloud and AI systems,” said Kiran Thomas, CEO, Jio Platforms.
“In today’s geopolitical environment, it is essential that like-minded companies work together to protect security and advance high global standards to preserve trust in technology across borders,” said Brad Smith, vice president and president of Microsoft. “Based not on vendor nationality but on shared commitments to customers, this alliance brings together leading companies around clear, verifiable principles that show technology can be secure, reliable and used responsibly wherever it is deployed.
“AI is accelerating change across the entire technology stack and raising the bar for trust. Networks and critical infrastructure must be secure, resilient and interoperable by design. We are partnering with industry partners through the Trusted Tech Alliance to strengthen this foundation as intelligence evolves globally,” said Justin Hotard, President and CEO of Nokia.
“AI infrastructure is the foundation upon which innovation is built – and that foundation must be reliable and secure. Customers must have absolute trust in where their data resides, how it is protected, and who governs the systems that power their AI. At Nscale, our sovereign AI infrastructure is purpose-built to deliver this assurance, combining performance with security, transparency, and rigorous local control. Josh Payne, Founder and CEO of Nscale.
“Regardless of the superiority of technology such as AI and cybersecurity on the connected network, diversity of discourse is essential for its societal acceptance. It is of utmost importance that trusted companies sharing common values and moral principles work in close coordination to advance their initiatives,” said Jun Sawada, executive chairman of NTT.
“Rapidus is proud to join the Trusted Tech Alliance, recognizing the importance of a trusted global technology ecosystem. We are fully aligned with the Alliance principles and committed to contributing to transparency, security, open innovation and resilient supply chains through collaboration with like-minded global partners,” said Dr. AS Atsuyoshi Koike, CEO of Rapidus Corporation.
“We are proud to join the Trusted Tech Alliance to promote secure and reliable digital infrastructure. Through this initiative, we aim to help increase digital security and foster innovation through international cooperation. In the era of rapid digital transformation, this type of collaboration is not only a good step, but also a necessary step to achieve a safer and more competitive digital future,” said Micael Johansson, President and CEO, Saab.
“Trust and global technological cooperation remain essential for competitive economies. In today’s environment of increased data sensitivity and regulation, where trust and sovereignty are increasingly intertwined, trust must be built diligently over time. At SAP, we are committed to fostering a trustworthy and reliable environment through open ecosystems, transparent security standards and responsible innovation,” said Dominik Asam, CFO and member of the board of directors of SAP.
Further information can be found at: https://www.trustedtechalliance.com
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