The New Digital Sovereignty Playbook for Scaling AI

We live in a world where data moves faster than borders, but the real question is no longer just who owns the data; it’s who controls the future built on it. In this episode of Mint Techcetra, host Nelson John is joined by Gaurav Agarwal, Vice President, Technology at IBM India & South Asia, to unpack why digital sovereignty has evolved from a regulatory checkbox into a strategic business advantage. From the rise of AI and agentic systems to the growing importance of hybrid cloud, this conversation explores how enterprises can maintain control over their data, infrastructure, and decision-making while continuing to innovate at scale. The episode breaks down the difference between data residency and true sovereignty, the role of AI governance in building trust, and how leaders can rethink their approach to stay competitive in a rapidly transforming digital economy. The key takeaway: digital sovereignty isn’t about building walls, it’s about building confidence to innovate, scale, and lead in a data-driven world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode is 27:45 long.

This episode was published on Mar 30, 2026.

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