IBM launches Sovereign Core to embed digital sovereignty into Cloud and AI workloads
27 February 2026
IBM has introduced IBM Sovereign Core, a groundbreaking software foundation designed to embed digital sovereignty controls directly into the architecture of cloud-native and AI workloads. The launch responds to growing concerns over cross-border data access, operational control, and compliance amid escalating geopolitical tensions and increasingly stringent regulatory environments.
As digital sovereignty extends beyond simple data residency, it now encompasses control over infrastructure, software, identity and access management, encryption keys, auditability, and the jurisdiction where AI models are hosted and inference is conducted. IBM Sovereign Core aims to give enterprises, governments, and service providers sovereignty "as an inherent property of the software," allowing them to operate within their own jurisdictional boundaries without relying on overlays or external controls.
Find out more PowerX launches AI-driven maintenance platform to transform tower industry operations
26 February 2026
PowerX has announced the expansion of its data intelligence platform with the launch of PowerX AI Maintenance.
This new solution is designed to revolutionize tower infrastructure maintenance by enhancing first-time fix rates, reducing operational expenses, and streamlining workflows through AI-powered scheduling, mobile workforce management, and real-time analytics.
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Scam Signal launches in South Africa to tackle APP fraud and combat financial crime
20 February 2026
Brian Gorman, Fintech Lead at GSMA
South Africa is the second country to launch the Scam Signal, following its successful deployment in the UK to help combat Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud, which occurs when criminals deceive individuals or businesses into authorising payments to accounts controlled by the fraudsters.
APP fraud often takes place through sophisticated social engineering tactics such as impersonating trusted organisations or manipulating victims into believing urgent action is required. This type of fraud is particularly significant because, unlike unauthorised transactions, victims have willingly initiated the payments, making it more challenging for banks to halt or reverse the losses.
Find out more Beyond Earth: the future of space-based data centres
16 December 2025
Future technology is rapidly evolving, with ambitious plans to revolutionise data storage and processing beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
One company leading the charge is Lonestar Data Holdings, which envisions establishing a data centre on the Moon. President Stephen Eisele asserts that placing data centres in space offers unmatched security, shielding data from terrestrial threats and hacking attempts. Recently, Lonestar successfully tested a tiny, hardback-sized data centre that travelled to the Moon aboard the Athena Lunar Lander, launched by SpaceX.
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