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The Ultimate Guide to Hybrid Cloud

A curated Canadian 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.

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Recent Hybrid Cloud News

Oracle brings Database@Google Cloud service to Canada
Cloud Services

Oracle brings Database@Google Cloud service to Canada

Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Montreal and Toronto, targeting Canadian multicloud and data sovereignty needs.

Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Cohere's 'North' expands secure AI agents for enterprises
Digital Transformation

Cohere's 'North' expands secure AI agents for enterprises

North expands its secure AI platform, enabling enterprises to deploy customisable AI agents for enhanced productivity and data privacy.

Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.

Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands
Network Infrastructure

Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands

Canadian IT leaders plan to increase network spending as 93% see modernised infrastructure vital for AI, IoT, and cloud, boosting resilience and cybersecurity.

Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Canadian firms to boost AI investments significantly by 2025
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms to boost AI investments significantly by 2025

A recent IBM study reveals that 56% of Canadian IT leaders intend to boost AI investments in 2025, focusing on innovation and productivity amidst gradual ROI.

Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro & Laptop
Sustainability

Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro & Laptop

New Surface models aim to give professionals longer battery life, faster graphics and mixed AI workflows across local and cloud computing.

Today

HPE expands AI factory platform with new NVIDIA integrations
Digital Transformation

HPE expands AI factory platform with new NVIDIA integrations

Security and governance tools are being added as enterprises push agentic AI from pilots into live production systems.

Today

HPE expands self-driving networking across AI environments
Storage

HPE expands self-driving networking across AI environments

HPE has expanded its self-driving networking strategy with new AI, security and data centre capabilities across enterprise environments.

Today

Ping Identity adds AWS, Google Cloud & Cloudflare links
Identity and Access Management

Ping Identity adds AWS, Google Cloud & Cloudflare links

Enterprises gain tighter oversight of AI agents as Ping Identity extends continuous authorisation into cloud and edge environments through three partners.

Today

1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud
IT service management

1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud

The listing should speed procurement for cloud customers as employers face rising risks from impersonation, fraud and stolen credentials.

Today

CTERA links file data to n8n automation for AI use
Contact Centre

CTERA links file data to n8n automation for AI use

Enterprise users can now feed governed file content into automated and AI workflows without custom code, reducing engineering overhead.

Today

HPE unifies partner schemes after Juniper integration
Disaster Recovery

HPE unifies partner schemes after Juniper integration

Partners will get a single global scheme from 1 November as HPE folds Juniper programmes into one channel model across networking, cloud and AI.

Yesterday

CIQ's Fuzzball 4.0 adds cloud & storage integration
Digital Transformation

CIQ's Fuzzball 4.0 adds cloud & storage integration

Research centres can now keep existing Lustre and GPFS data in place as Fuzzball 4.0 adds Azure support, caching and a registry.

Yesterday

Rubrik expands Annapurna for AI-ready unstructured data
Chief Technology Officers

Rubrik expands Annapurna for AI-ready unstructured data

The platform could cut the time and cost of preparing siloed files for AI, with queries fed from metadata rather than full data copies.

Last week

Rubrik adds identity resilience tools in Strata deal
Disaster Recovery

Rubrik adds identity resilience tools in Strata deal

The deal could help organisations keep staff logging in during an attack, as Rubrik moves to cover identity recovery as well as restoration.

Last week

OpenAI & Oracle to offer models on OCI Marketplace
Data Analytics

OpenAI & Oracle to offer models on OCI Marketplace

Oracle cloud users will be able to charge eligible OpenAI model and Codex usage to existing Universal Credits within weeks.

Last week

Databricks, Linux Foundation launch OpenSharing AI standard
Data Analytics

Databricks, Linux Foundation launch OpenSharing AI standard

Businesses will be able to share AI models and unstructured data across clouds and on-premises systems without custom integrations.

Last week

GitLab launches managed Google Cloud offer for firms
Digital Transformation

GitLab launches managed Google Cloud offer for firms

Regulated firms can now run GitLab's DevSecOps platform on Google Cloud with partner management, tighter data residency controls and new Gemini models.

Last week

Radiant Logic adds AI agent governance to identity platform
Digital Transformation

Radiant Logic adds AI agent governance to identity platform

Businesses need a single view of AI agents as their access and ownership can change in real time across cloud and internal systems.

Last week

CIQ expands Fuzzball across five clouds & on-premises
Digital Transformation

CIQ expands Fuzzball across five clouds & on-premises

Users can now route AI and HPC jobs across five clouds and on-premises through one workflow, cutting rebuilds and manual reconfiguration.

Last week