The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid Cloud
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Hybrid Cloud.
What to know about Hybrid Cloud
Hybrid cloud technology blends public and private cloud environments to offer businesses flexibility, scalability, and enhanced control over their IT infrastructure. This approach enables organizations to optimize resource use, enhance disaster recovery capabilities, and improve security by balancing on-premises data centers with cloud services.
Our collection of recent stories covers a wide spectrum of developments in hybrid cloud, including advancements in AI-powered security, partnerships expanding hybrid cloud capabilities, and new solutions enhancing data management and disaster recovery. Readers can explore expert insights on managing hybrid IT environments, cloud migration strategies, cost optimization, and overcoming security challenges associated with hybrid deployments.
Whether you are an IT professional looking to stay informed on the latest hybrid cloud innovations or a business leader aiming to harness the benefits of hybrid architectures, these stories offer valuable perspectives on the evolving hybrid cloud landscape and practical guidance for successful adoption.
Australian Hybrid Cloud News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Rocket launches z/Assurance for IBM Z risk & compliance
Only 24% of IT leaders feel highly confident about tackling mainframe vulnerabilities next year, as new AI and quantum risks mount.
SCX.ai launches Australian-hosted AI for Apple apps
Australian developers gain a local option for Apple app AI as SCX.ai says its hosted models can keep data residency under control.
Synology launches first Australia symposium on AI data
Australian businesses face growing pressure to secure fragmented data as AI adoption outpaces the infrastructure needed to support it.
Nutanix adds Azure Virtual Desktop support for AHV
Organisations can now keep desktop workloads on premises while still using Microsoft's cloud control plane, easing compliance and latency concerns.
Axis returns to Sydney show with integrated security tech
Sydney customers are being shown a push towards fewer stand-alone systems as Axis ties cameras, radar, audio and analytics into one platform.
Diraq & Equinix to host quantum computer in Sydney
The Sydney deployment will test whether quantum machines can run securely alongside cloud and AI systems in commercial data centres.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid Cloud
AI drives enterprise storage demand as data piles up
RavenDB launches Quill for AI agents on SQL databases
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Ataccama names Systemation Benelux distributor for AI push
SUSE named Gartner Leader for container management
Featured News
Future of AI is distributed infrastructure built on open source
Rising AI demand is exposing cloud bottlenecks, as firms eye in-house open source systems to cut costs and limit vendor lock-in.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.
SUSE targets Australia's industrial edge to drive growth
Australian miners, shippers and utilities could be next to benefit as SUSE pushes edge computing and AI inference beyond data centres.
Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal
Australian enterprises will gain wider access to Oracle's cloud and AI tools as demand for multicloud infrastructure and data security rises.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
Storage to strategy: Everpure pivots to data intelligence
Enterprises wrestling with AI readiness and data sovereignty may gain clearer governance as Everpure adds a new intelligence layer.
Defence Australia puts data at core of national security
Sovereign AI is becoming vital to mission readiness as Defence Australia builds a connected data ecosystem for faster decisions.
Expert Columns
Fewer servers, more performance: The new logic of the modern data center
Reclaiming control: why cloud vendor lock-in is back on the CIO agenda
AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now
Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality
How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
Trust is the new uptime: Why sovereignty by design matters
Autonomous IT sounds great. Here's what it actually takes to get there
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Hybrid Cloud News
Rocket Software: mainframes are modern critical infrastructure
A shortage of skilled engineers is slowing efforts to keep banks and agencies running on secure core systems as Rocket adds AI tools.
Interactive appoints Alfred Flokstra as Account Director
The hire strengthens the provider's push into regulated finance as banks and insurers face tougher security, resilience and governance demands.
Reclaiming control: why cloud vendor lock-in is back on the CIO agenda
Budget pressure is forcing CIOs to revisit cloud contracts as exit costs, egress fees and proprietary tools erode promised flexibility.
Source Technology names Nette as Director of Innovation
Mid-market customers grappling with AI governance and data risk may gain a more practical partner as Source Technology expands its services.
Illumio named Forrester leader & customer favourite
Forrester's latest microsegmentation review boosts Illumio's credibility with large enterprises seeking to curb attacker movement after a breach.
Quest wins IRAP status for Australian government sales
Australian agencies could now buy Quest's security and data platforms without repeating lengthy internal reviews, after independent PROTECTED-level assessment.
Access doesn't disappear in the cloud - It just gets harder to see
Hybrid critical infrastructure estates are leaving contractor and vendor access unseen, raising compliance and supply chain risk under reformed CIRMP rules.
Macquarie Cloud Services signs major Microsoft Azure deal
Microsoft expects Macquarie Cloud Services' Azure use to reach USD $278 million over three years, underlining demand for cloud migration work.
Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia
Australian firms can now shift data-heavy workloads onshore as Equinix's new service promises faster deployment and tighter control over sensitive systems.
Australian firms shift to hybrid cloud for AI & risk
AI growth and tighter sovereignty rules are pushing Australian enterprises to spread workloads across public, private and sovereign clouds.
Synology launches DVA7400 on-premises surveillance appliance
Organisations can analyse up to 100 camera feeds on site as privacy rules and bandwidth limits push surveillance processing away from the cloud.
Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal
Australian enterprises will gain wider access to Oracle's cloud and AI tools as demand for multicloud infrastructure and data security rises.
Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government
Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.
Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies
Australian agencies can now tap managed Azure services as Macquarie Government broadens its cloud offer amid pressure to modernise securely and cut costs.
SCX.ai launches AUD $40m ASX float for AI infrastructure
The Australian AI infrastructure provider is betting on onshore data control as it seeks AUD $40 million from investors in a fully underwritten float.
Australian firms turn to unified security platforms
Rising alert volumes and AI-driven threats are pushing Australian organisations towards unified security platforms, a Fortinet study found.
University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform
The university has cut its infrastructure footprint by 52 per cent after moving core learning, portal and ERP systems to Nutanix Cloud Platform.
AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms
Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.
How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
Rising risk and cost pressures are driving demand for cloud-managed, unified security systems as councils and energy firms seek simpler protection.
In AI, control is the real advantage
Australian firms risk losing AI advantage if core models and pricing stay offshore, as sovereign control becomes a resilience and trust issue.
Job Moves
Source Technology names Nette as Director of Innovation
HPE South Pacific names interim boss after Matthews exit
Logicalis Australia expands Erica Smith growth remit
eG Innovations appoints Jon Hatchuel to lead Australia
Cevo hires former Macquarie AI leader to head AI adoption
