Data sovereignty stories

DE-CIX forecasts a 2026 AI revolution in finance, healthcare and manufacturing, driven by emotion AI, healthcare connectivity, and agentic AI systems.

Palantir's soaring AI implementation success highlights a critical global demand gap, signaling the need for hundreds of similar firms by 2026.

The Access Group enhances SaaS resilience and global data management by adopting Pure Storage, securing services for 160,000 organisations worldwide.

Cybersecurity expert Sarah Armstrong Smith will deliver keynotes worldwide, sharing crisis insights to boost business resilience and innovation from 2025.

Cloudera named leader in Forrester's Data Fabric Platforms report, highlighting its strength in data management amid growing AI spend in Australia and New Zealand.

EnterpriseDB has joined NVIDIA's AI Factory for Government, enhancing secure, sovereign AI infrastructure for public sector and regulated organisations.

Smart Communications has launched an AWS-powered data centre in Singapore to enhance secure, compliant digital engagement for ASEAN enterprises.

Cloudian integrates with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, enabling Australia and New Zealand organisations to deploy sovereign AI keeping data fully within national borders.

SNAICC has won the 2025 Qlik ANZ Digital Transformation Award for its innovative Data Lake platform supporting advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will prioritise quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and government-backed initiatives, says Forrester.

Neo cloud services and GPUaaS are transforming AI in Australia and New Zealand, offering cost-effective, sustainable infrastructure amid rising demand and governance challenges.

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.

Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.

Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have joined forces to create autonomous AI agents that provide real-time cybersecurity across cloud, data centre, and edge environments.

Nutanix and NVIDIA collaborate to deliver secure, scalable AI factory solutions tailored for government agencies, ensuring compliance with strict security standards.

AMD and Oak Ridge National Labouratory partner with the US Department of Energy in a USD $1 billion investment to launch two AI supercomputers, Lux AI and Discovery.

OpenAI's new deal lets UK firms store AI data on British soil, sparking debate on digital sovereignty and balancing innovation with national control.

ManageEngine boosts UK focus as demand for cloud-first, AI-driven IT management surges, with the UK now its second-largest global market.

OVHcloud unites Chairman and CEO roles, appointing founder Octave Klaba to lead the firm’s next five-year strategic expansion in cloud and AI.