Sovereign AI in Practice: Data Residency, Privacy, and Choice with Richard Jefts & Andrew Manby

In this episode of Ideaverse, host Mark Durham sits down with Richard Jefts, Executive VP at HCLSoftware, and Andrew Manby, SVP of Product Management, to unpack what Sovereign AI really means for governments and enterprises worldwide.

They explore how data residency, privacy, and national security are reshaping the way organizations deploy AI; the growing importance of governance, compliance, and the European AI Act; and how HCLSoftware’s Domino Platform is enabling sovereign collaboration and trusted AI through innovations like Domino IQ.

The conversation also touches on cost, ROI, and digital independence, offering a real-world look at how organizations can balance innovation with accountability.