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Data Sovereignty + AI: How Civo's New Cloud Gives You Full Control

We spot the tipping point: AI is reshaping every industry and data has become the new oil. From law firms to pharma labs, SaaS stacks to even a secret chicken recipe, today’s most valuable info is trapped in a handful of hyperscalers with almost no governance. Our UK‑based survey of 1,000 IT leaders shows the pressure is real. Most are ready to abandon big‑tech for true control and sovereignty. Civo’s answer is a new kind of cloud: built from the ground up, 100 % data‑sovereignty, and designed for more value, simplicity, and flexibility.

Civo Navigate London 2025: Sovereignty & AI Highlights

We’re back from Civo Navigate London! Our seventh in‑person conference where sovereignty meets AI. Attendees walked away with fresh workshops, bold talks on data sovereignty, and hard‑won insights on how the cloud must evolve. Real‑world AI demos, cutting‑edge AI talks and authentic collaborations proved the cloud’s future is now. Conversations that turned into collaborations, governments asking the hard questions and developers swapping playbooks. The cloud isn’t a monolithic wall; it’s a thriving community that builds, learns, and defies the status‑quo.

Building Smarter: How AI is Changing Development

The tech industry is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by the rapid adoption of AI and Gen AI. At Civo Navigate London 2025, Josh Mesout (Chief Innovation Officer at Civo) explored the ways in which enterprises are leveraging these technologies to drive productivity and innovation. The conversation highlighted the challenges of scaling and running AI, including infrastructure bottlenecks and data access issues, but also showcased the potential for AI to transform industries and business models.

Sustainable Cloud Computing in the UK: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future

The tech industry's environmental impact is a growing concern, but can collaboration and innovation drive sustainability? At Civo Navigate London 2025, Regent Lee, Dinesh Majrekar, Liam McTague, and Simon Morris explored the challenges and opportunities of reducing emissions in the tech industry.

Data Sovereignty in the Age of AI: A Conversation with Kelsey Hightower and Mark Boost

Join Kelsey Hightower and Mark Boost at Civo Navigate London as they discuss sovereignty in the context of AI and cloud computing. The conversation highlights the need for a more nuanced approach to cloud computing, one that balances the benefits of public cloud with the need for control and sovereignty. The discussion emphasizes the importance of open protocols and the role of the community in driving innovation, and notes that the adoption of AI workloads is driving a shift towards more decentralized and sovereign cloud architectures.

AI in the UK: A Panel Discussion on the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Join our AI panel discussion with Josh Mesout, James Faure, Abdul Hummaida, Jonas Vermeulen, and Daniel Miodovnik, as they come together to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. The conversation delves into the real-world applications of AI, its future trajectory, and the critical considerations surrounding security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.

Built for More: Unlocking a Sovereign and AI-Driven Future

Join us as Civo's leadership team, including Mark Boost, Deshish Majrekar, Kelsey Hightower, and Josh Mesout, come together to share their vision for a new kind of cloud that prioritizes data sovereignty, simplicity, and flexibility. This session explores the challenges of traditional cloud infrastructure and how Civo is addressing them with its cloud native platform. Civo's Flex Core private cloud solution is also showcased, highlighting its applications in various industries, including cybersecurity and advanced materials design.

Startup GPU Hacks: Max Performance, Min Cost

Running a startup means every resource counts, especially when it comes to expensive GPUs. In this video, we break down proven GPU hacks to help you get maximum AI performance at minimum cost. Learn how to choose the right hardware, use pre-trained models, leverage quantization, adopt CPU-efficient frameworks, and make the most of affordable GPU providers. Whether you’re prototyping, training, or deploying AI models, these strategies will help you deliver big results without a big budget.

The Digital Sovereignty Revolution: Why Big Tech Is Losing UK Trust

In a world where data is power, UK businesses are demanding control. Civo’s latest whitepaper, The Digital Sovereignty Revolution, uncovers the top challenges UK businesses face in securing true data sovereignty from eroding trust in Big Tech to geopolitical instability. Our latest research, based on a survey of 1,000+ UK IT decision-makers, reveals the extent to which sovereignty is reshaping the UK's tech sector. From the risks of relying on US-based providers to the benefits of multi-cloud strategies, the whitepaper explores key trends and what they mean for UK businesses.