Global Tech Leaders Launch Trusted Tech Alliance to Set Standards for Secure and Transparent Digital Infrastructure

At the Munich Security Conference, 15 technology companies from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), a coalition of global technology providers committed to a shared set of principles for a trusted technology stack. The Alliance covers areas ranging from connectivity, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductors to software and AI.

The principles of the TTA are designed to ensure that companies, regardless of nationality, adhere to commitments of transparency, security, and data protection. The Alliance aims to respond to rapid technological change and rising complexity, addressing concerns about reliability, resilience, and the societal impacts of digital technologies. Signatories commit to working with governments and customers to ensure that emerging technologies benefit public trust while driving economic growth and job creation.

The Alliance includes 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 guiding principles: Transparent Corporate Governance and Ethical Conduct; Operational Transparency, Secure Development, and Independent Assessment; Robust Supply Chain and Security Oversight; Open, Cooperative, Inclusive, and Resilient Digital Ecosystem; and Respect for the Rule of Law and Data Protection. These commitments emphasize responsible lifecycle management, supplier oversight, and fostering an innovative, cooperative digital environment.

The TTA will continue expanding its community to advance a trusted, interoperable, and open technology stack and support national and international efforts to enhance sovereignty, resilience, and competitiveness.

“In an era of rapid technological change, collaboration between like-minded industry peers is essential to promote customer trust and realise the full benefit of technology on the economy and society. We are joining the Trusted Tech Alliance to reinforce our continued commitment to provide customers with trusted, secure, and resilient technology.”

– David Zapolsky, Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer, Amazon

“As AI systems grow 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 transparently developed. Anthropic is proud to join the Trusted Tech Alliance and to support American AI leadership and advance common principles for trusted AI alongside like-minded partners.”

– Sarah Heck, Head of External Affairs, Anthropic

“At a time of unprecedented progress in emerging technology adoption globally, Cassava Technologies is proud to be a 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, especially important for our youth and future generations.”

– Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman, Cassava Technologies

“No single company or a country can build a secure and trusted digital stack alone. Rather, trust and security can only be achieved together. That’s why, together with like-minded industry peers, we have launched the Trusted Tech Alliance – an initiative committed to verifiable trust practices across the digital stack.”

– Börje Ekholm, President and CEO, Ericsson

Other leaders echoed similar commitments. Marcus Jadotte, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google Cloud, emphasized promoting customer choice and sovereignty; Dong Kwan (DK) Kim, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, highlighted trusted ecosystems for societal resilience; Kiran Thomas, CEO of Jio Platforms, stressed inclusive digital growth; Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, focused on cross-border security standards; Justin Hotard, President and CEO of Nokia, spoke on resilient networks; Josh Payne, Founder and CEO of Nscale, emphasized secure AI infrastructure; Jun Sawada, Executive Chairman of NTT, underscored diverse discourse for societal acceptance; Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike, CEO of Rapidus, highlighted transparency and collaboration; Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab, noted international cooperation; and Dominik Asam, CFO of SAP, emphasized building trust through open ecosystems and responsible innovation.

The Trusted Tech Alliance represents a coordinated effort by leading technology providers to ensure that global digital infrastructure is secure, transparent, and trustworthy, reinforcing collaboration across nations and industries in an increasingly complex technological landscape.