Data sovereignty stories - Page 13

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.

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.

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

GitLab 18.5 launches AI agents and a new UI to enhance security, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency for software development teams.

Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.

Gartner reveals key tech trends for 2026, spotlighting AI supercomputing, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, and digital provenance shaping business futures.

Tessell launches Exadata Integration, enabling seamless Oracle Database use across OCI, Azure, Google Cloud and AWS for AI-ready multi-cloud environments.

The updated product offering integrates advanced AI and quantum-resistant encryption for secure, multi-cloud data analytics and app development.

Snowflake will launch a local cloud instance on AWS's New Zealand region by early 2026, enabling onshore data storage and enhancing compliance with local data rules.

Half of New Zealand organisations report cloud investments falling short of expected benefits, with many citing challenges in value and infrastructure readiness.

AI platforms and software supply chains face rising cyber risks, urging firms to boost security and governance amid new vulnerabilities in generative AI systems.

Equinix launches Distributed AI platform and global labs to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption with faster, scalable, and globally connected infrastructure.

Airbyte launches Enterprise Flex, a data platform enabling secure, AI-ready data control with flexible deployment across cloud and on-premises environments.

Data sovereignty is emerging as a critical risk amid global tensions, with organisations worldwide rethinking data storage to mitigate service and reputational threats.

Enterprises prioritising digital sovereignty over AI and data achieve up to five times higher ROI, outperforming peers with secure, scalable AI platforms, says study.