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Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services
Data Protection

Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services

Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.

By Phil Pennington • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

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Data sovereignty stories

SureStack unveils AI platform for real-time cyber defence
Firewalls

SureStack unveils AI platform for real-time cyber defence

SureStack launches an AI-driven cybersecurity platform to optimise security stacks, boosting real-time validation and vulnerability detection for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?
Cloud Access Security Broker

So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?

High-profile breaches on apps like Signal highlight the urgent need for user-friendly, secure file sharing to protect sensitive data in government and industry.

By Julian Fay • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Abhas Ricky on how Cloudera is powering the AI revolution

Cloudera's CSO, Abhas Ricky, highlights AI's shift from labs to enterprise with hybrid AI solutions powering faster, secure, on-prem deployments and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data
Data Analytics

Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data

Tuned Global and Zetaris partner to offer real-time, AI-driven music streaming analytics without data migration, boosting insights and combating fraud.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report
Storage

Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report

Vultr is recognised in Omdia's 2025 Sovereign Cloud report for its agile cloud solutions that keep data within national borders, addressing strict privacy laws.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises
Unified Communications

HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
Storage

Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market

Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
HPE expands Aruba networking with enhanced deployment options
Unified Communications

HPE expands Aruba networking with enhanced deployment options

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has expanded its HPE Aruba Networking Central product, introducing new deployment options for enhanced data sovereignty and network reliability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Will AI disrupt traditional technology consulting models in digital transformation?
DevOps

Will AI disrupt traditional technology consulting models in digital transformation?

The rise of AI threatens traditional technology consulting models, reshaping digital transformation strategies and emphasising the need for skilled, co-located teams.

By Morgan Johnston • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Percona Everest now deployable on Red Hat OpenShift
Virtualisation

Percona Everest now deployable on Red Hat OpenShift

Percona has unveiled that its cloud-native database platform, Percona Everest, now supports deployment on Red Hat OpenShift, enhancing hybrid cloud capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Nebul enhances AI inference with Mirantis's k0rdent platform
Virtualisation

Nebul enhances AI inference with Mirantis's k0rdent platform

Nebul has adopted the open-source platform k0rdent to boost its AI inference services, ensuring efficient data handling for enterprise clients amid rising demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data sovereignty stories

Vertiv, NVIDIA & iGenius to deploy Colosseum AI supercomputer
Edge Computing

Vertiv, NVIDIA & iGenius to deploy Colosseum AI supercomputer

Vertiv, NVIDIA and iGenius will deploy Colosseum, an AI supercomputer designed for regulated sectors, in southern Italy by 2025, advancing sovereign AI capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Exclusive: How Netskope built a high-growth culture across APAC
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: How Netskope built a high-growth culture across APAC

Netskope's rapid rise in APAC is credited to patience and cultural investment, as the firm now transforms cloud security growth across the region.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
EduTech

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty

Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Hornetsecurity to acquire French firm Altospam for expansion
Cloud Security

Hornetsecurity to acquire French firm Altospam for expansion

Hornetsecurity plans to acquire French email cybersecurity firm Altospam, pending approval from the Ministry for the Economy, to boost its European presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Cybersecurity

Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025