Organizations face a major challenge: adapting their applications to new European regulations. From data protection (the GDPR) and cybersecurity (NIS2, DORA, CRA) to artificial intelligence (the AI Act), these requirements are forcing far-reaching changes. This IDC Market Perspective explains their strategic and technical impact and recommends solutions for effective, proactive compliance.“As they strive for digital transformation, European organizations face a paradox: Compliance, risk management, and security remain top priorities, but the rising wave of regulations is making modernization more complex. As a result, organizations must develop structured road maps to anticipate and implement changes. Service providers play a crucial role in prioritizing regulations and shaping a clear compliance planning strategy.” — Cyrille Chausson, European Application Modernization Strategies lead, IDC Europe
Executive Snapshot
New Market Developments and Dynamics
IDC's Point of View
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Impact on Application Modernization
Digital Markets Act (DMA)
Impact on Application Modernization
EU Digital Services Act (DSA)
Impact on Application Modernization
EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act)
Impact on Application Modernization
EU Digital Operational Resiliency Act (DORA)
Impact on Application Modernization
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Impact on Application Modernization
Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2)
Impact on Application Modernization
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Impact on Application Modernization
ePrivacy Regulation
Impact on Application Modernization
Taxation and Digital Services Taxes (DSTs)
Impact on Application Modernization
Brexit-Related Regulatory Divergence
Impact on Application Modernization
Cross-Border Data Flow Regulations
Impact on Application Modernization
Intellectual Property (IP) Regulations
Impact on Application Modernization
Advice for Service providers
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