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
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid Cloud
IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI
Singapore leads security shift from prevention to resilience
Citrix adds MCP Gateway to NetScaler for AI traffic
Financial services breach risk rises as AI adoption surges
Google tops Gartner's AI infrastructure magic quadrant
Featured News
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.
Companies wildly unprepared for new era of security threats
Many firms are exposing sensitive data as shadow AI and weak controls leave them open to breaches, hallucinations and unauthorised access.
Clean Core and governed AI enable SAP success
Australian firms can avoid costly upgrade pain and AI risks by pairing Clean Core with governed data and trusted partners.
The AI challenge - balancing governance and innovation
Many projects remain stuck at proof of concept as businesses wrestle with data governance, security and agent oversight before scaling AI.
Cloudera hackathon highlights enterprise AI data challenges
Only seven per cent of organisations are data ready, raising doubts over whether enterprise AI can move from prototypes to production.
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Many small businesses are skipping backups altogether as a local partnership says it can cut cloud storage costs by up to 90%.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Expert Columns
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
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
How continuous assurance can strengthen cyber security in the AI era
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
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Rising hardware costs accelerate shift to private cloud adoption
Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Hybrid Cloud News
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.
Trust is the new uptime: Why sovereignty by design matters
Public confidence in digital government is fragile, with AI adoption, vendor dependence and weak governance now posing a bigger risk than outages.
Autonomous IT sounds great. Here's what it actually takes to get there
The biggest gains from autonomous IT come from cleaner CMDBs and faster incident resolution, not new software, as firms join up existing tools.
Infosys to modernise Valmet IT with AI-first model
The deal is set to cut costs and speed issue resolution as Valmet shifts core IT operations onto an AI-led, cloud-based model.
Delinea and Cyera link identity and data risk visibility
Security teams can now rank privileged accounts by the sensitivity of data they can reach, helping cut alert noise and focus reviews.
Yurika launches sovereign cloud service for Australia
Australian agencies and regulated firms can now keep virtual machine workloads local, as Yurika and RackCorp target tighter data-residency rules.
AI hardware buyers turn to colocation for capacity
Rising power, cooling and space demands are forcing firms with AI kit to seek colocation sites instead of squeezing hardware into old server rooms.
Rising hardware costs accelerate shift to private cloud adoption
Higher hardware prices and longer lead times are pushing Australian firms towards private cloud for steadier costs and onshore data control.
Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca
The ranking signals growing demand for print vendors that can plug into cloud, security and workflow systems rather than stand alone.
Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service
Australian businesses expanding overseas can now secure private network links and compute in minutes through a single managed provider.
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Kinetic IT report flags AI & sovereign execution gap
Funding and skills shortages are leaving Australian agencies unable to safely deploy AI while keeping ageing systems resilient and under control.
Australian firms lag on post-quantum crypto readiness
Only 11% of organisations are confident they can meet post-quantum deadlines, as legacy systems and tight budgets slow Australian preparations.
Snowflake wins IRAP approval in Google Cloud Melbourne
Australian government agencies can now use Snowflake on Google Cloud in Melbourne for PROTECTED workloads, broadening cloud choice and assurance.
Rocket Software completes Vertica acquisition from OpenText
The deal gives Rocket a bigger analytics push, adding more than 600 Vertica customers and 170 staff as it eyes older IT systems.
Australian cloud spending to hit AUD $33.6bn in 2026
AI workloads and cost controls are set to push Australian public cloud spending up 17.9% to AUD $33.6 billion in 2026.
Livingstone Shire boosts disaster recovery with Nutanix
Daily recovery testing now gives the Queensland council greater confidence its warning and evacuation systems will stay online during severe weather.
BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia
Local firms in regulated sectors can now keep identity security data onshore as scrutiny over machine and AI access intensifies.
Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds
Agencies using Microsoft Government Community Cloud High can now scan cloud identities for weaknesses, closing a gap in hybrid security oversight.
Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences
More than 500 senior leaders will gather in Melbourne next July as cyber risk, AI and resilience pressures push security teams to align.
