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Government IT spending rises as AI becomes top budget priority
Digital Transformation

Government IT spending rises as AI becomes top budget priority

Over half of government CIOs expect IT budgets to rise in 2026, prioritising AI, cybersecurity and cloud tech despite fiscal constraints, says Gartner research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
OpenText & Google launch enterprise AI & sovereign cloud tools
Data Protection

OpenText & Google launch enterprise AI & sovereign cloud tools

OpenText and Google have teamed up to offer AI-driven, sovereign cloud tools enhancing data security and compliance for finance, insurance, and retail sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
From the Ground Up: Building a Stronger Digital Malaysia
Digital Transformation

From the Ground Up: Building a Stronger Digital Malaysia

Malaysia aims to build an inclusive digital economy by equipping small businesses with affordable communication tools, boosting growth and trust nationwide.

By Jeffri Shahul Hamid • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Sovereignty stories

Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks
Private Cloud

Canadian CIOs juggle AI gains with shadow AI risks

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

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
Platform-as-a-Service

ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI
Data Protection

BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026
Data Protection

Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026

By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Cohesity partners with AWS for European sovereign cloud launch
Data Protection

Cohesity partners with AWS for European sovereign cloud launch

Cohesity joins AWS as a launch partner for the European Sovereign Cloud, enhancing data security and cyber resilience for compliant regional data management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
OVHcloud opens Berlin region with three zones for EU resilience
Firewalls

OVHcloud opens Berlin region with three zones for EU resilience

OVHcloud has launched a new three-zone cloud region in Berlin to boost digital sovereignty and resilience for organisations across Europe.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?
Hyperscale

AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?

Australia faces an inconvenient truth in AI sovereignty; reliance on overseas data and services challenges true local control over AI technology and data.

By Simon Kriss • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI openness: From success to sovereignty
Hyperscale

AI openness: From success to sovereignty

India has overtaken the US in new open source contributors, poised to lead globally by 2030, highlighting open source as key to digital sovereignty and AI innovation.

By Amanda Brock • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Peering and SASE: How Europe is minimizing latency while maximizing security
Firewalls

Peering and SASE: How Europe is minimizing latency while maximizing security

Europe uses software-defined peering and SASE to cut latency and boost security, enabling agile, cloud-based digital infrastructure for industries and IoT.

By Dr Christoph Dietzel • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
OVHcloud unveils AI & quantum platforms to boost digital autonomy
Digital Transformation

OVHcloud unveils AI & quantum platforms to boost digital autonomy

OVHcloud launches AI and Quantum-as-a-Service platforms, plus digital twin tools, to boost European businesses' digital autonomy and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The new trust economy: Why verified communications will define channel growth in 2026
Data Protection

The new trust economy: Why verified communications will define channel growth in 2026

In 2026, trust in verified, authenticated communication will be the key driver of channel growth amid rising AI risks and regulatory demands.

By Christo Conidaris • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity
Ransomware

Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity

Quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 will revolutionise cybersecurity by 2026, demanding new strategies for autonomy, threat defence, and infrastructure resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty
Data Protection

OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty

OVHcloud launches a Quantum Platform offering EU businesses cloud access to eight quantum computers, including Pasqal's 100-qubit Orion Beta, bolstering digital sovereignty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
SearchStax launches EU-focused managed search for compliance
Data Protection

SearchStax launches EU-focused managed search for compliance

SearchStax unveils managed Solr search on Google Cloud Data Boundary, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with EU regulations for European firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Wellington to celebrate Koha's 25 years transforming libraries
Open source

Wellington to celebrate Koha's 25 years transforming libraries

Wellington hosts KohaCon25 to mark 25 years of Koha, an open source library system used by 20,000+ libraries worldwide, celebrating innovation and collaboration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025