Data Sovereignty or Cloud Convenience

We set out to compare running Large Language Models locally against premium cloud AI services. Our goal was to understand the real differences — from terms and conditions to their impact on businesses.

What we found was surprising. Even after deep research and experimentation, it became clear we were only beginning to uncover the wider implications of how these technologies handle data, privacy, and control.

Download the AI Guide: To Cloud or Not to Cloud

Inside, you’ll find:

  • The key differences between local AI and cloud-based AI, and what they mean for business users
  • How data sovereignty, ownership, and compliance are affected by cloud provider terms and international laws
  • Real examples of contracts and T&Cs from major AI providers like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI
  • Insights into liability limits, data location risks, and foreign law exposure (such as the U.S. CLOUD Act)
  • A practical traffic light tool to help assess what data is safe to use in cloud AI tools
  • Advice for Australian businesses on protecting data and staying compliant under the Privacy Act
  • The benefits of on-prem AI, including full data control, offline operation, and regulatory certainty
  • Strategic guidance to decide: Is AI something you rent, or something you own?

This guide will help you make informed decisions about how and where to deploy AI in your organisation.


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Hitachi Machinery Construction

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QLD Transport & Main Roads

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Moreton Island Adventures

Modernised & improved the mobile experience whilst creating a white-labeled system for other ferry operators to license.

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