Data sovereignty stories
Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026
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Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.
AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift
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In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.
Oracle expands AI, multi-cloud & local partnerships in ANZ
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Oracle is broadening its AI and multi-cloud partnerships in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on data sovereignty and sector-specific cloud solutions.
Seagate unveils energy-efficient Exos storage systems for AI era
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Seagate launches Exos 4U100 and 4U74, high-density storage systems with up to 3.2PB, boosting energy efficiency and security for AI-driven enterprises.
Seagate launches Exos storage for AI-ready enterprise workloads
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Seagate launches Exos 4U100 and 4U74 storage systems offering up to 3.2PB capacity, designed for AI-driven enterprise and edge workloads with improved efficiency.
Enterprises to focus AI spend on cost savings & data control
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Enterprises will prioritise AI investments on cost savings, data governance, and measurable business outcomes over new tool acquisition in 2026.
Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'
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Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.
Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security
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Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.
Philippines data centre alliance forms to boost digital hub status
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Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.
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.