Government stories

AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.

Asia Pacific firms are urged to prioritise real-time, high-quality data and robust governance to unlock AI's full potential and avoid costly errors.

F5 and NetApp are deepening their alliance to harden AI data pipelines with quantum-resistant encryption and higher S3 throughput.

Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.

By 2026, AI will transform customer service with firms mandated to disclose AI use, boost transparency, and balance trust and security in interactions.

Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.

Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.

New Budget rules clarify pension inheritance tax but raise concerns over delays and introduce a £2,000 salary sacrifice pension cap from 2029, sparking employer caution.

Westcon-Comstor partners with Fortanix to offer enhanced AI and post-quantum data security solutions, boosting capabilities for EMEA channel partners.

Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.

Kiteworks unveils Secure Data Forms, offering FedRAMP High Ready-certified web forms with zero-trust security and strict data residency controls for regulated sectors.

InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield as Managing Director to spearhead Australian expansion amid evolving collections market and rising digital demand.

Deskpro unveils AI help desk tailored for regulated sectors, enabling on-premise deployment to meet strict data sovereignty and compliance needs.

AI adoption lags in regulated sectors like healthcare and finance, hindered by strict compliance demands unlike faster tech industry uptake.

Dataiku has launched its Asia-Pacific and Japan AI headquarters in Singapore, enhancing support for sectors like banking, government, logistics, and education.

Nearly half of UK office workers do not use AI tools at work, threatening government ambitions for GBP £400 billion AI-driven economic growth by 2030.

Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.

UK firms feel confident recovering from ransomware but face growing AI-driven risks and supply-chain vulnerabilities, reveals OpenText Cybersecurity survey.

HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.

Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.