Fifteen technology companies from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America launched a new coalition at the Munich Security Conference aimed at promoting what they describe as a trusted, interoperable global technology stack, as governments and businesses face growing concerns over digital security, supply chains and the societal impacts of emerging technologies.
The group, called the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), brings together providers across connectivity, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, software and artificial intelligence. The companies said the initiative is built around a shared set of principles designed to ensure that members, regardless of nationality, adhere to commitments on transparency, security and data protection.
The Alliance includes Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Cassava Technologies, Cohere, Ericsson, Google Cloud, Hanwha, Jio Platforms, Microsoft, Nokia, Nscale, NTT, Rapidus, Saab and SAP.
The TTA said it aims to respond to rapid technological change and rising complexity by addressing concerns around reliability, resilience and trust in digital technologies. Signatories said they will work with governments and customers to help ensure new technologies strengthen public trust while supporting economic growth and job creation.
“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,”said, David Zapolsky, Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer, Amazon
The coalition has 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. The commitments include responsible lifecycle management, supplier oversight and the promotion of open, cooperative digital ecosystems.
According to Sarah Heck, Head of External Affairs, Anthropic, “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.”
Cassava Technologies founder Strive Masiyiwa said the coalition reflects a need for shared responsibility as emerging technology adoption accelerates.
“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.” He said.
Ericsson Chief Executive Officer Börje Ekholm said the alliance is designed to embed verifiable trust practices across the digital stack.
“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.”
Other executives cited similar motivations, including strengthening customer choice and sovereignty, building resilient digital ecosystems and establishing cross-border standards for security and governance.
The alliance said it will continue expanding its membership as it seeks to support national and international efforts to strengthen sovereignty, resilience and competitiveness in global digital infrastructure.
