The Storage Threshold: Public Capital, Private Assets, Missing Telemetry
Australia's battery rebate funded private storage without grid telemetry. December 2025 addressed capacity—coordination is the next step.
By Marc Mendis • 10 min read
Advising Sovereignty in a
Digital Age
We operate at the convergence of Sovereign Compute, AI Strategy, Critical Energy Systems, and Cyber Resilience.
"In an era of accelerating technological change, Australian enterprises require more than technical execution. They need strategic clarity."
Strategic Independence
Unbiased advice free from vendor incentives. We optimize for your business outcomes, not software licensing fees.
Executive Engagement
We speak the language of the boardroom. Translating technical complexity into clear risk, cost, and capability horizons.
Sovereign Focus
Deep expertise in Australian data sovereignty, IRAP compliance, and critical infrastructure (SOCI) requirements.
The Convergence of Critical Systems
Strategic Capabilities
We provide strategic counsel across four domains where technology decisions shape organisational futures. Each capability reflects decades of advisory experience—focused on architecture, governance, and the strategic clarity that transforms technology from operational burden to competitive advantage.
Sovereign Compute & Architecture
Data sovereignty is no longer just about where data is stored; it is about where it is processed. We architect high-performance compute environments—across on-premise, edge, and cloud—engineered for jurisdictional security, scalability, and physical resilience.
LEARN MORE →AI Governance & Strategy
AI is not magic; it is infrastructure. We bridge the gap between "GenAI hype" and engineering reality. We advise on the governance, architectural requirements, and safety controls required to deploy Artificial Intelligence within regulated and critical sectors.
LEARN MORE →Energy Transition & Grid Intelligence
We bridge the gap between policy and physics. From Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integration to Renewable Policy within the NEM, we ensure your digital ambition is supported by resilient, continuous power.
LEARN MORE →Cybersecurity & Resilience
Security is not a checkbox; it is an architectural principle. We align digital strategy with the Essential 8, SOCI obligations, and the reality of modern adversarial threats. We build resilience by design, not by documentation.
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Government & Public Sector
Navigating sovereignty, compliance, and citizen-centric transformation.
Explore Sector →Energy & Resources
Securing critical infrastructure while enabling the net-zero transition.
Explore Sector →Enterprise & Finance
Architecting resilient technology for scale, compliance, and competitive advantage.
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Insight | 2026-01-25
Powering the AI Ambition: Grid Readiness and the Data Centre Energy Challenge
Australia's AI ambitions hinge on energy grid capacity. AEMO-commissioned forecasts project data centre demand tripling by 2030. Strategic implications for enterprise investment.
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ASIO's November 2025 warnings on state-sponsored actors targeting Australian infrastructure demand immediate board action. Governance framework inside.
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Strategic framework for C-suite leaders to secure software supply chains, manage vendor risks, and build resilient digital infrastructure governance.
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Australian government agencies face critical decisions on AI sovereignty. Strategic frameworks for building resilient, domestically-controlled AI infrastructure.
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