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 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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Hybrid Cloud
Netscout adds CDN-bypassing DDoS protection features
Rocket Software: mainframes are modern critical infrastructure
Rocket Software adds AI tools for IBM i modernisation
SRE teams take on wider AI oversight in production
Everpure named Gartner leader for enterprise storage
Featured News
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.
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.
Expert Columns
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
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Hybrid Cloud News
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.
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.
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
