Cloud First stories

AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.

Hybrid cloud and mixed-media storage will overtake single-cloud and all-flash designs in 2026 as AI, costs and outages reshape data strategy.

Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.

India’s enterprises are racing from AI pilots to full-scale deployment as boards demand hard returns, stronger governance and resilience.

Australian CIOs face 2026 ‘bill shock’ as labour scrutiny intensifies and cloud-first strategies give way to cost-driven hybrid models.

New Zealand's digital government ranking slips from ninth to sixteenth; accelerating cloud adoption could save billions and boost AI productivity by 2035.

Oracle expands Oracle Database@AWS with AI-powered features and a new partner programme, broadening enterprise access through AWS channels globally.

Oracle Database@Azure now spans 28 regions, enabling global firms like Activision Blizzard to accelerate cloud migration and AI-driven insights seamlessly.

Suprema launches BioStar Air, a cloud-based biometric access control system designed for easy, scalable management across multiple sites with native biometric support.

With impending sustainability legislation and the rise of competition in the cloud computing market, hybrid multicloud solutions offer energy efficiency, resource sharing, and reduced risk, underpinning the business imperative for sustainability.

CloudBolt Software aims to transform cloud finance by launching advanced FinOps capabilities, utilising AI and machine learning.

Nutanix cloud clusters (NC2) on Microsoft Azure enable Forestry and Land Scotland to accelerate the delivery of long-term cloud-first policy.

Appian joins the Guidewire PartnerConnect solution ecosystem alongside Accenture to enhance the digital experience for Australian insurers.

Versent appoints Gavin Wilkie as CFO, bringing over 20 years of experience, while Gabriele Famous joins the board as Non-Executive Director.