TLDR: HCLSoftware has launched HCL Domino 14.5, a significant update aimed at governments and regulated organizations. This version introduces Domino IQ, a sovereign AI extension designed to enhance data privacy and information security. Domino IQ empowers organizations with greater control over AI investments, reduces dependence on foreign cloud services, and aids compliance with evolving AI legislation like the European AI Act. The initiative is set to assist over 200 government agencies in securing their sensitive data.
NOIDA, India – July 7, 2025 – HCLSoftware, a global leader in enterprise software solutions and the software division of HCLTechnologies, today announced the official launch of HCL Domino 14.5. This latest iteration of the Domino platform is specifically engineered to address the critical data privacy and information security concerns of governments and highly regulated organizations worldwide.
A cornerstone of Domino 14.5 is the introduction of Domino IQ, a groundbreaking sovereign AI extension. Domino IQ is designed to protect an organization’s data privacy and ensure robust information security by allowing users to leverage powerful AI capabilities – such as automating tasks and analyzing data – using models built by their own organization or trusted sources. This approach provides a fine-grained control over AI investments, significantly reducing reliance on foreign cloud-based services, a crucial factor in an era of increasing geopolitical uncertainty and evolving data regulations.
The launch comes at a pivotal time, with new AI legislation, including the European AI Act, shaping the development and deployment of artificial intelligence within the EU. Domino IQ directly supports compliance with such measures, offering an efficient offline AI solution that can enrich data and processes within minutes. Notably, it does not necessitate additional infrastructure or an internet connection, as users have the flexibility to choose and utilize large language models locally.
Richard Jefts, Executive Vice President and General Manager, HCLSoftware, emphasized the strategic importance of this release. “In an uncertain geopolitical landscape, governments and regulated organizations, such as private banks, are increasingly concerned about their data sovereignty and digital independence,” said Jefts. He further elaborated, “The importance of data sovereignty and avoiding unnecessary foreign government influence extends beyond SaaS solutions and AI. Specifically for collaboration – the sensitive data within email, chat, video recordings and documents, With the launch of Domino+ 14.5, HCLSoftware is helping over 200+ government agencies safeguard their sensitive data.”
Supporting this commitment to digital sovereignty, IONOS, a leading cloud infrastructure provider, has partnered with HCLSoftware. “Today more than ever, true digital sovereignty is the key to Europe’s digital future,” stated a representative from IONOS. “That’s why at IONOS we are proud to provide the sovereign cloud infrastructure for HCL’s sovereign collaboration solutions. Our platform is powerful, secure, and – above all – free from foreign access.”
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HCL Domino 14.5, with its integrated Domino IQ, represents a significant leap forward in empowering organizations to maintain control over their most sensitive data while harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence securely and compliantly.
