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In 2022, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) conducted a market study into the UK cloud industry to investigate whether the UK’s cloud market was working well, and if any regulatory intervention was needed¹. Ofcom concluded that the market was dominated by AWS and Microsoft, and that competition was limited, and referred matter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for further investigation².

Earlier this year, we launched relaxAI, an AI assistant designed with one paramount focus: your privacy. We’re now excited to announce the relaxAI API is in General Availability (GA) offering an OpenAI interface. This gives UK organizations up to 90% cost savings versus leading providers while ensuring data never leaves UK jurisdiction.

For AI companies, the landscape of cloud computing has always been a balancing act between innovation, costs, and compliance. That’s where Civo comes in. Offering a full cloud offering with GPUs, but without the usual headaches, Civo provides a rare combination: true data sovereignty and zero data egress charges. Let’s break down why these two features should be non-negotiables for your AI infrastructure.

This blog is based on the webinar, “Panel Discussion: Understanding the importance of GPUs for AI success”, you can watch the full recording by clicking here! Last week, we hosted a panel discussion surrounding the importance of GPUs for AI success that featured Kunal Kushwaha (Field CTO), Ben Norris (AI Engineer), and Kendall Miller (Strategic Business Development).

As UK public sector bodies, financial institutions, and enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, a pivotal question emerges: Who truly controls your data, and under which laws? With data breaches and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, storing data and workloads in a host country alone doesn't guarantee sovereignty. U.S.

To read more on the findings from this research, visit the Digital Sovereignty Revolution whitepaper by clicking here. For years, global hyperscalers have been the backbone of cloud infrastructure for UK businesses. Their scale, reach, and performance made them the default choice. But as geopolitical uncertainty grows and concerns around data governance deepen, the cracks in this model are beginning to show.

VMware customers are once again facing major change. Under Broadcom’s ownership, VMware’s is closing its Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) partners on October 31, 2025. This change will also include any VCSP Partner contracts not being renewed after this date. For many, this shift is more than an internal reshuffle.

As the cloud computing industry continues to evolve in India, it's becoming increasingly important for organizations to understand the complexities and challenges associated with it. Last year, we released a whitepaper on the cost of cloud that gathered insights from over 500 industry professionals. While this helped us understand more about the rising cloud costs, complex billing models, and vendor lock-in within the UK, it was unclear how this differed for the Indian market.

As India emerges as a significant player in the global public cloud landscape, with its public cloud services market projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 24.3% for 2023-28, the country is witnessing a surge in tech events. This growth is mirrored in the live events market, which is experiencing a 15% YoY growth, fostering a stronger community and facilitating the exchange of ideas and innovation in the public cloud sector.

India’s digital economy is on a historic growth trajectory. According to the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA), it’s projected to reach $1 trillion by the end of 2025, driven by rising internet penetration, data consumption, and cloud adoption.