Stop the World The security of the stack: how hyperscale clouds, cables and data centres are becoming major strategic issues. With ASPI’s Jocelinn Kang.
Aug 5, 2025
Jocelinn Kang, ASPI's Resident Technical Specialist, dives into the complex world of hyperscale cloud computing and its strategic implications for countries. She discusses the tension between data sovereignty and reliance on major tech firms like Microsoft and Google. What happens if data centers are targeted or undersea cables are severed? The conversation highlights Asia's unique approaches to cloud adoption and the critical need for local innovation to ensure resilience. Jocelinn emphasizes collaboration and the challenges of integrating AI amidst these security concerns.
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Hyperscale Cloud Defined
- Hyperscale cloud rents vast global computing, storage and AI services on demand for rapid scale and innovation.
- Jocelinn Kang explains providers supply large data centres, many prebuilt services and AI engines you can use instead of building from scratch.
Build Local Cloud Expertise
- Prioritise building domestic cloud skills so local teams can secure data and manage configurations effectively.
- Jocelinn Kang notes global providers often pair local data-centre investment with training programs you should leverage.
Taiwan Plans For Cut Cables
- Taiwan plans for submarine cable cuts by hosting government services abroad and rehearsing international links for continuity.
- Jocelinn Kang says they test satellite and partner links with trusted countries like Japan and Australia for redundancy.