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cybersecurity, nearly collapsed after US funding cuts but was saved by international collaboration,
demonstrating the need for decentralised solutions and also the need to be able to keep innovating
while protecting global collaboration and contributions. Innovating is costly and if you are only a
consumer you may miss important advances and security.

While digital autonomy is needed, we also must protect global collaboration and innovation with open
source communities at its centre. Open source provides transparency and control of code while at the
same time accelerating innovation, making it a key strategic investment for local/sovereign talent
development.

Organisations cannot afford to take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to establishing their digital
future. Sovereignty laws will evolve, but resilience is permanent. Digital sovereignty isn’t just a
regulatory obligation, it’s a strategic imperative for survival. The ATB and UniSuper cases showcase that
legal compliance alone is insufficient, and that true autonomy requires technical resilience and
independence from vendor lock-in.

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