Cloud WMS & data security: Why server location is crucial
Data security is not a ‘nice to have’ – it is a must!
Transparency and control are particularly important in a
Companies must not only comply with the requirements of the GDPR, but also secure the trust of their customers.
But the question keeps coming up: Where is the data stored – and is it really protected?

1. Why data security is so important for cloud WMS
Sensitive information is processed daily in warehouse logistics: customer data, orders, returns, and payment information. Even minor security breaches can have serious consequences, ranging from a loss of trust to heavy fines.
The GDPR obliges companies to protect personal data in accordance with European standards. The situation becomes particularly critical when cloud providers store data outside the EU.
2. Background: GDPR, Schrems II and the US Cloud Act
- The ECJ ruling ‘Schrems II’ (2020) overturned the Privacy Shield agreement between the EU and the US. Since then, data transfers to the US have been considered unsafe.
- The US Cloud Act obliges providers based in the US to hand over data to US authorities upon request, even if it is stored in Europe.
- For companies in Germany, this means that legal uncertainty surrounding US cloud services remains.
3. Comparison of shop systems – where is the data stored?
Many companies already work with shop systems that are connected to a WMS. There are significant differences here:
Anbieter | Herkunft | Serverstandort | DSGVO-Einschätzung |
---|---|---|---|
Shopify | Kanada / USA | auch USA | kritisch, da Datenübertragung in die USA möglich |
WooCommerce | Open Source | abhängig vom Hoster | neutral, flexibel – z. B. DSGVO-konform mit deutschem Hosting |
plentymarkets | Deutschland | Deutschland | DSGVO-konform |
WEMALO Cloud-WMS | Deutschland | Deutschland | DSGVO-konform, hohe Transparenz |
The comparison shows that differences in data protection arise even when choosing the shop system. A cloud WMS hosted in Germany complements the chain in a meaningful way and ensures that sensitive data remains protected throughout.
4. Hosting in Germany as a competitive advantage
A cloud WMS with servers located in Germany offers clear advantages:
- Compliance with strict EU standards (GDPR compliant)
- High transparency regarding data storage and use
- Short distances for support, audits and service
- Greater trust among customers and partners
- Sales argument: Potential customers prefer to work with a warehouse that guarantees processes that are secure in every respect!
5. The WEMALO security concept
WEMALO relies on a comprehensive security concept:
- Hosting in Germany: All data remains on German servers.
- Encrypted interfaces: Secure data exchange without backdoors.
- Regular updates audits: Continuous monitoring for maximum stability.
- Transparent processes: Users maintain a complete overview at all times via the customer dashboard.
6. Practical example: Opting for security
A customer recently had to choose between a cloud-based warehouse management system with servers located in the USA and WEMALO. The decisive question was: Where are the shipping and customer data stored?
The decision was made in favour of WEMALO – because it is hosted in Germany. Confidence in the solution grew, implementation went smoothly, and data security became a decisive competitive advantage.
Conclusion
In Zeiten steigender Anforderungen an Datensicherheit wird der Serverstandort zu einem entscheidenden Argument bei der Auswahl eines Cloud-WMS.
WEMALO verbindet die Vorteile einer flexiblen Cloud-Lösung mit höchster Datensicherheit und dem Produktversprechen„Made in Germany“.
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