News Summary

San Francisco-based data security company Okta has announced the launch of a new Canadian data cell in response to growing conversations around data sovereignty. This cell, built on Okta’s cell-based architecture, will ensure that customer identity data remains in Canada, aligning with local privacy and compliance requirements. This move comes as Canadian businesses increasingly adopt AI to boost productivity and innovation. The Canadian government is also taking significant steps toward establishing a sovereign cloud to maintain control over data, free from foreign coercion. Okta plans to enhance its presence in Canada by expanding its team and introducing French-language support for Québec-based users. The new data cell is expected to go live in Q1 2026, promising features like Enhanced Disaster Recovery, which aims to recover from service failures in under five minutes.