SOE MINISTER WILLIAM DUMA TO UNVEIL PNG’S SOVEREIGN CLOUD AND AI DATACENTER KUMUL CLOUD INFINITY
The Government of Papua New Guinea will mark a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey on Friday, 21 August 2026, with the official inauguration of Kumul Cloud Infinity PNG’s Sovereign Cloud and AI Datacenter, at the Sheraton Hotel, Port Moresby.
The landmark facility, developed by Datec PNG and Telikom PNG, represents a major step towards strengthening Papua New Guinea’s digital sovereignty, data security and national AI capabilities by enabling organisations to securely host, process and manage critical data and digital workloads within Papua New Guinea
The official inauguration will be led by Minister for State Enterprises William Duma, who will serve as the Chief Guest and unveil the new Kumul Cloud Infinity facility.
A new chapter in PNG’s digital sovereignty Kumul Cloud Infinity has been established with a clear national ambition: to ensure that Papua New Guinea has the infrastructure and capability to own, control and protect its digital future.
As demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and data-intensive technologies accelerates globally, sovereign digital infrastructure is becoming increasingly important for governments, businesses and critical national sectors.
Kumul Cloud Infinity is designed to provide a trusted in-country environment for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data hosting, enterprise applications and other advanced digital workloads, supporting organisations seeking greater control over where their data resides and how it is managed.
The initiative also brings together the capabilities of Datec PNG, Telikom PNG and international technology partners, creating a platform designed to support PNG’s growing digital economy and the next generation of technology-led businesses and services.
Built in Papua New Guinea. Designed for Papua New Guinea. Ready for the future.
The launch of Kumul Cloud Infinity signals more than the opening of another datacenter. It represents a strategic investment in PNG’s digital independence and technological future.
By bringing sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure into the country, Kumul Cloud Infinity aims to help government agencies, State-Owned Enterprises, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, businesses and emerging innovators leverage modern technology while keeping their critical data and workloads within PNG.
The facility is also expected to play an important role in enabling the country’s growing interest in Artificial Intelligence, providing the infrastructure required to support AI-enabled applications, analytics and innovation
CEO of Datec PNG Preetam Talukdar, said the launch represents a defining moment for both Datec and Papua New Guinea
“Kumul Cloud Infinity is not simply a technology project. It is about sovereignty in its truest digital sense giving Papua New Guinea the ability to control, protect and build upon its own digital future.”
He added that the initiative reflects Datec PNG and Telikom PNG’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that will enable Papua New Guineans, businesses and institutions to participate more confidently in the global digital economy a milestone for Papua New Guinea
The official inauguration on 21 August 2026 will bring together Government leaders, State-Owned Enterprises, business leaders, technology partners, customers and key stakeholders to mark the beginning of a new chapter in PNG’s digital infrastructure journey.
