The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid Cloud
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay 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
Cloudera named leader in Asia Pacific sovereign AI
ABBYY launches FineParser for enterprise AI document parsing
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study
Nutanix wins Gartner nods across three key reports
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC
Banks and large enterprises in Asia-Pacific are rethinking cloud-first AI plans as costs, sovereignty and regulation favour hybrid deployments.
Genetec: Open platforms key as physical security evolves
Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.
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.
Expert Columns
How businesses can avoid widespread harm from cloud outages
The data center math has changed
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Hybrid Cloud News
Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks
IT teams can now spot unpatched Java versions and Oracle licensing exposure in live production data, cutting the risk of audit surprises.
UiPath adds governance & data controls to AI platform
Enterprises adopting AI agents are getting tighter oversight and data boundaries as UiPath expands controls across automation, integration and deployment.
Liquibase Secure launches on Snowflake Marketplace
Snowflake customers can now buy Liquibase Secure through the marketplace, with spend eligible for Capacity Drawdown as teams tighten change control.
Gravwell unveils five AI agents for security teams
Security teams can now use narrowly scoped agents to triage alerts, investigate cases and check systems without giving AI unrestricted access.
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VAST launches confidential AI system for sensitive data
It lets regulated firms run AI on sensitive data without exposing customer records or model weights to infrastructure operators.
Nutanix buys Ryax to boost hybrid AI workload orchestration
Enterprises could cut AI running costs as the deal aims to ease GPU shortages and simplify workload scheduling across hybrid systems.
Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data
The new tools are due in late 2026, as Teradata targets lower AI costs and fewer workflow errors across enterprise data systems.
OpenSearch survey flags AI infrastructure vendor worries
Technology leaders are prioritising vendor-neutral AI systems as 83% of organisations run or plan AI workloads, a survey found.
VNPT picks RADCOM for roaming assurance in Vietnam
The switch should give the state-owned carrier faster roaming fault detection and better visibility for its 30 million subscribers.
A10 launches AI Gateway for enterprise model control
Enterprises could get tighter control over AI spend and access as A10's gateway routes requests, tracks usage and enforces policy.
Google Cloud launches M4N instances for Oracle workloads
Enterprise Oracle users could cut licensing and infrastructure costs as Google Cloud adds high-memory M4N instances tuned for heavy I/O workloads.
Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI
The service aims to cut storage overheads for firms running thousands of AI agents, while keeping workspaces isolated and quick to spin up.
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.
F5 & Omnissa join forces on virtual desktop security
Enterprise IT teams could gain simpler, tighter-protected remote workspaces as the tie-up aims to cut gateway layers and improve resilience.
Riverbed launches Network 360 with AI observability
Existing customers can access AI-driven troubleshooting without a higher base price, as Riverbed bundles new observability tools into Network 360.
Containment 'Essential' for cyber resilience in the model driven era
Australian firms could face faster breaches as model-driven attackers shrink exploit times to hours, making containment and zero trust vital.
UK firms demand more control over data as AI risks rise
AI security fears are prompting UK companies to tighten data controls, with half seeking more oversight of sensitive and strategic information.
Percona report warns of database lock-in & AI woes
Rising cloud and licensing bills are forcing database teams to rethink ageing systems as vendor lock-in and AI readiness issues mount.
AWS adds OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to Bedrock for business
Businesses can now run OpenAI's latest frontier model on AWS without managing infrastructure, as Bedrock gains access to GPT-6 Astra.
AI pushes storage to the top of IT leaders' agenda
Most firms are underprepared for AI as storage demands rise, with data quality and infrastructure now overtaking compute as the main bottlenecks.
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
