Data Localisation stories

Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Montreal and Toronto, targeting Canadian multicloud and data sovereignty needs.

Australia’s National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.

Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.

In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.

AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.

Bigmate has launched its ACIS AI quality platform on Equinix infrastructure in Sydney, targeting global growth in industrial automation.

Denmark switches on a sovereign AI platform atop its Gefion supercomputer, aiming to unlock DKK 55 billion in public-sector gains by 2040.

Canadian CIOs speed up AI adoption for productivity gains while racing to rein in shadow AI and meet strict data sovereignty demands.

ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.

New Zealand’s AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.

Cloudera forecasts Australia’s AI shift from pilots to industrial-scale, privacy-first deployments by 2026 as tech spend tops AUD $172 billion.

India faces growing calls to boost data sovereignty by investing in local cloud infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign providers amid national security concerns.

Harbor Solutions partners with Zadara to launch a sovereign AI cloud platform for secure, multi-tenant workloads in Australia and New Zealand.

Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.

Cloudera partners with AWS to launch a sovereign cloud AI platform, ensuring data control and EU compliance for regulated industries in Europe.

Australian enterprises shift focus from AI hype to ROI and compliance, adopting hybrid cloud strategies amid rising costs and strict data sovereignty rules.

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

SK Telecom partners with VAST Data to launch a NVIDIA-powered AI cloud, boosting South Korea's national AI model development with rapid, sovereign infrastructure.

Bangladesh has launched a secure satellite video conferencing cloud, enhancing government communication through autonomous, high-quality connections via Bangladesh Satellite-1.

Planday is revamping its website with Hygraph and Blazity to offer localised, scalable digital experiences across eight international markets.