William Méauzoone, the co-founder and CEO of the French IT company Leviia, acknowledged the paradoxical impact of former US President Donald Trump's policies on his business. While he admits that the so-called 'Trump effect' has significantly boosted operations by increasing demand for their services, he simultaneously expresses personal anxiety regarding the geopolitical implications of such dependence on American technology. Méauzoone's sentiments reflect a growing trend among European companies attempting to distance themselves from American tech reliance.

Leviia, based near Paris, has seen a surge in inquiries over the past few months, particularly due to their partnership with Nextcloud, a German company offering an open-source collaboration platform. This partnership allows Leviia to provide services where data remains stored within Europe, specifically in local servers located in Marseille and Lyon. This setup is advantageous for businesses concerned about data sovereignty, ensuring that sensitive information does not migrate to the United States or get utilized in ways that might violate European privacy regulations.

The convergence of political and economic factors, particularly in light of US administration attitudes towards international tech policies, is pushing companies like Leviia to assert greater control over their data management practices. This situation could encourage more European firms to adopt similar strategies, emphasizing local storage and operations, thus potentially reconfiguring the landscape of tech dependency within the region.