Who controls your network? For years, few organizations asked that question out loud. Today, with geopolitical tension rising and Europe relying heavily on non-European technology, it has become one of the most important questions an IT team can ask. During our Digital Sovereignty Month, we’re looking at a vendor that answers it with unusual clarity: Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity.

A European powerhouse in networking and security

Rohde & Schwarz builds network and security solutions from an outspoken European vision on digital sovereignty. In July 2026, the group brought its networking and cybersecurity expertise together in Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity, combining the former LANCOM Systems and Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity into one company.

As a 100% subsidiary of the German technology group Rohde & Schwarz, it stands on a strong European industrial base. That matters more than it might seem: when you choose the foundation of your network, you want a partner with a long-term view on trusted infrastructure, not one that might change hands or priorities in a couple of years.

Developed and tested where it counts

The core products are developed and tested in Germany. For European organizations, that’s a direct way to reduce dependence on non-European network technology. Code, quality assurance and product decisions stay within a European legal and industrial framework, so customers know exactly where their infrastructure comes from.

No backdoors, in writing

Many vendors say their products are secure. Rohde & Schwarz goes further. For years, it has applied a clear anti-backdoor policy: its products contain no hidden access mechanisms that would allow third parties to reach networks or data without control.

That promise is more than marketing. Rohde & Schwarz backs it with an official Declaration of Trustworthiness, committing not to implement hidden access, weakened encryption or unwanted data extraction in its products. For any organization handling sensitive data, that’s a commitment worth putting next to the technical specifications.

Trust that is independently verified

Promises are good. Independent verification is better. The Rohde & Schwarz security approach is supported by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), with several certified network and security products, including SD-WAN gateways, routers and firewalls.

On top of that, Rohde & Schwarz carries the “IT Security Made in Germany” quality label, which puts reliability, transparency and data protection at its core. Together, these certifications give customers, auditors and public-sector buyers something concrete to point to.

Cloud management that stays in Europe

Modern networks are managed from the cloud, which raises a fair question: where does that management data live? For cloud management, Rohde & Schwarz relies on European, GDPR-compliant data storage, with its Management Cloud hosted in Germany. Configurations, monitoring data and device information stay under European data protection rules, instead of disappearing into a data centre on another continent.

Everything your network needs, from one ecosystem

Sovereignty is hard to achieve if only one part of your network is European. Rohde & Schwarz covers the full stack:

– Routers and SD-WAN to connect headquarters, branches and remote sites securely.

– Switches for a reliable, high-performance wired backbone.

– Wi-Fi access points and controllers for fast, secure wireless connectivity.

– Firewalls to protect the network edge and segment internal traffic.

– Central network management to configure, monitor and update everything from a single place.

Because all of this comes from one technology ecosystem, organizations can build a complete European network infrastructure without stitching together products from different regions and vendors.

What this means for your customers

For resellers and MSPs, Rohde & Schwarz turns digital sovereignty from a political talking point into a concrete proposal. Customers in government, healthcare, education, industry and critical infrastructure increasingly need to prove that their infrastructure is trustworthy, whether that’s for NIS2, a public tender or their own risk policy. With a backdoor-free, BSI-certified and European-managed portfolio, you can answer that need with one coherent offer, from the first router to the last access point.

Sovereignty you can build on

Rohde & Schwarz makes digital sovereignty very concrete: European technology, European data protection, no backdoors and full control over your critical network infrastructure. In a world where trust in technology can no longer be taken for granted, that’s a strong place to start.

Ready to take control of your network infrastructure?

Want to know how Rohde & Schwarz fits into your offer? Reach out to [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.