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MOTHER AI unveils UK-built sovereign language model
Data Protection

MOTHER AI unveils UK-built sovereign language model

MOTHER AI unveils a UK-built sovereign language model, promising domestic hosting, tighter data control and alignment with UK-EU oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026

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IBM unveils Sovereign Core to embed AI data control
Data Protection

IBM unveils Sovereign Core to embed AI data control

IBM launches Sovereign Core, embedding digital sovereignty into cloud and AI stacks to give enterprises and governments direct control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
Firewalls

Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Data Protection

AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy

AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance
Malware

Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance

Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
SCX.ai debuts sovereign, eco-efficient AI node in Sydney
Data Protection

SCX.ai debuts sovereign, eco-efficient AI node in Sydney

SCX.ai launches Australia's first sovereign, eco-efficient AI node in Sydney, promising tenfold efficiency gains without water cooling.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Rising data complexity undermines UK AI security gains
Storage

Rising data complexity undermines UK AI security gains

UK firms risk weaker AI security and wasted investment as soaring data complexity outpaces their ability to govern and protect systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data
Data Protection

Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data

Genetec issues privacy rules for physical security data, urging clear limits, encryption and ongoing cyber defence for surveillance systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
HPE & 2degrees build sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand
Data Protection

HPE & 2degrees build sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand

HPE and 2degrees are building a sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand to keep telco data onshore and power smarter, more resilient networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Rocket Software unveils ContentEdge for safer GenAI
Data Protection

Rocket Software unveils ContentEdge for safer GenAI

Rocket Software launches ContentEdge to give organisations safer GenAI access to sensitive unstructured data across hybrid environments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Trend Micro warns firms on hidden risks of AI models
Digital Transformation

Trend Micro warns firms on hidden risks of AI models

Trend Micro warns firms that unmanaged use of AI models could trigger major legal, financial and reputational risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Arete, SentinelOne launch APAC on-prem threat defence
Security Information and Event Management

Arete, SentinelOne launch APAC on-prem threat defence

Arete and SentinelOne unveil an APAC on-prem security model for regulated sectors, keeping sensitive threat data sovereign and off the cloud.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

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Zadara & Alerify launch sovereign private AI cloud
Data Protection

Zadara & Alerify launch sovereign private AI cloud

Zadara and Alerify unveil a sovereign private AI cloud in Harrisburg, promising secure Nvidia GPU services for regional hybrid workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push
Data Protection

Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push

Google Cloud opens its first Bangkok region in a USD $1 billion Thailand push, promising AI growth, data residency and thousands of jobs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Five tech trends to reshape Australia's digital future
Data Protection

Five tech trends to reshape Australia's digital future

Australia's digital economy heads for a 2026 reset as collaboration, AI literacy and sovereign cloud reshape work, data and family life.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Singapore, Shenzhen trial cross-border data platform
Data Protection

Singapore, Shenzhen trial cross-border data platform

Singapore and Shenzhen launch a blockchain-based data validation trial, starting with cross-border checks on business owners' credit reports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Feds seek applications for sovereign data centres over 100MW
Hyperscale

Feds seek applications for sovereign data centres over 100MW

Canada opens intake for sovereign AI data centres over 100MW, aiming to boost compute capacity, Indigenous equity and green power use.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026