Data sovereignty stories
2026 to bring AI reckoning as value & trust trump hype
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In 2026, AI adoption must prioritise value, trust and governance as firms face a reckoning over ROI, ethics and operational costs amid fading hype.
DE-CIX predicts AI revolution in finance, healthcare & industry by 2026
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DE-CIX forecasts a 2026 AI revolution in finance, healthcare and manufacturing, driven by emotion AI, healthcare connectivity, and agentic AI systems.
Why the world needs hundreds of Palantirs
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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 boosts SaaS resilience with Pure Storage
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The Access Group enhances SaaS resilience and global data management by adopting Pure Storage, securing services for 160,000 organisations worldwide.
Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience
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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 Wave amid ANZ AI spend
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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.
EDB integrates Postgres AI with NVIDIA to boost secure AI for government
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EnterpriseDB has joined NVIDIA's AI Factory for Government, enhancing secure, sovereign AI infrastructure for public sector and regulated organisations.
Smart Communications launches AWS-powered data centre in Singapore
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Smart Communications has launched an AWS-powered data centre in Singapore to enhance secure, compliant digital engagement for ASEAN enterprises.
Cloudian & NVIDIA enable sovereign AI solutions in ANZ region
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Cloudian integrates with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, enabling Australia and New Zealand organisations to deploy sovereign AI keeping data fully within national borders.
SNAICC receives award for innovative data platform empowering advocacy
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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.
Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms
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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 & GPUaaS reshape AI in Australia & New Zealand
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Neo cloud services and GPUaaS are transforming AI in Australia and New Zealand, offering cost-effective, sustainable infrastructure amid rising demand and governance challenges.
Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026
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Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.
Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026
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Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.
Acronis unveils on-premises cyber protection for data control
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Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
CrowdStrike & NVIDIA develop real-time AI agents for cyber defence
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CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have joined forces to create autonomous AI agents that provide real-time cybersecurity across cloud, data centre, and edge environments.
Nutanix & NVIDIA advance secure AI factories for government sector
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Nutanix and NVIDIA collaborate to deliver secure, scalable AI factory solutions tailored for government agencies, ensuring compliance with strict security standards.
AMD & Oak Ridge announce USD $1 billion AI supercomputing push
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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.
ManageEngine scales UK growth as cloud & AI demand surges
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ManageEngine boosts UK focus as demand for cloud-first, AI-driven IT management surges, with the UK now its second-largest global market.
OpenAI partnership sparks debate on UK digital & AI sovereignty
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OpenAI's new deal lets UK firms store AI data on British soil, sparking debate on digital sovereignty and balancing innovation with national control.