Domino IQ: HCLSoftware’s AI for Data-Sensitive Sectors
Data is the fuel that AI runs on, but what happens when the data is too sensitive to share? For many organisations, AI is often too much of a risk.
In sectors like healthcare, finance or politics, working with the personal information of clients is an everyday occurrence, which means that they are very highly regulated.
Leaking data of this nature is nothing short of catastrophic, so many organisations decide it is best to steer clear of AI and other data risks altogether.
Nevertheless, these tensions around data sovereignty have started to create some quite fertile ground for solutions that make AI a more secure proposition.
HCLSoftware is one such innovator, as the firm has launched HCL Domino 14.5, a sovereign AI platform that is designed specifically for governments and highly regulated organisations to use, safe in the knowledge that their data will remain private throughout.
Addressing the sovereignty imperative
Geopolitical nuances increasingly influence the global technology market.
Organisations are wary of relying on external cloud technologies, concerned about potential governmental interference in their digital operations.
HCLSoftware is one such innovator, as the firm has launched HCL Domino 14.5, a sovereign AI platform that is designed specifically for governments and highly regulated organisations to use, safe in the knowledge that their data will remain private throughout.
Addressing the sovereignty imperative
Geopolitical nuances increasingly influence the global technology market.
Organisations are wary of relying on external cloud technologies, concerned about potential governmental interference in their digital operations.
“In an uncertain geopolitical landscape, governments and regulated organisations, such as private banks, are increasingly concerned about their data sovereignty and digital independence,” says Richard Jefts, EVP & GM at HCL.
Concerns extend beyond mere data storage, involving sensitive information within email systems, chat platforms and collaborative tools.
Domino IQ addresses these needs by offering a sovereign AI model that stands apart from traditional cloud-based AI services. Instead of external reliance, it promises AI’s power with internal transparency.
This method ensures sensitive data remains within the organisation’s secured environment, addressing compliance requirements like the European AI Act while maintaining the advanced capabilities modern enterprises require.
The platform enables automation of routine tasks and robust data analysis without compromising security or regulatory compliance.
“The importance of data sovereignty and avoiding unnecessary foreign government influence extends beyond SaaS solutions and AI,” Richard explains.
“With the launch of Domino+ 14.5, HCLSoftware is helping more than 200 government agencies safeguard their sensitive data.”
Sovereign infrastructure partnership
The foundation of Domino comes from HCL’s collaboration with IONOS, Europe’s top hosting provider.
Achim Weiss, CEO of IONOS, views this partnership with HCL as crucial. “Today more than ever, true digital sovereignty is the key to Europe’s digital future,” he says.
“That’s why at IONOS we are proud to provide the sovereign cloud infrastructure for HCL’s sovereign collaboration solutions.”
The IONOS platform offers the blend of power, security and foreign access freedom that regulated industries demand, illustrating how European organisations can sustain their tech edge while retaining autonomy.
Security and compliance
Beyond AI, HCL Domino 14.5 provides an array of security and compliance tools for navigating the demanding regulatory environment businesses face today.
With BSI certification for information security and Security Event and Incident Management tools, the platform offers robust monitoring and response capabilities.
Compliance with the European Accessibility Act ensures that web-based business user experiences are accessible, while enhanced sovereign chat and meeting solutions provide alternatives to foreign communication platforms.
These features collectively address the diverse challenges regulated organisations face in balancing operational efficiency with compliance requirements.
