Zakaria Bin Polit

VP, Cloud and Digtal Services
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation
Zakaria “Zack” Polit is a technology and digital transformation leader with extensive experience in developing and delivering digital infrastructure, platforms and technology services in Sarawak. He currently serves as **Vice President, Cloud and Digital Services at Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)**, where he leads initiatives spanning cloud infrastructure, enterprise technology, telecommunications, digital platforms and emerging technologies. At SDEC, Zack has been instrumental in the development and operationalisation of **SDeCloud**, Sarawak’s hybrid cloud platform, as well as the commercialisation of **MySRBN**, Sarawak’s rural broadband initiative. His portfolio also includes business support systems, digital applications, cloud services, infrastructure modernisation and multi-operator network initiatives. With a strong interest in emerging technologies, Zack is currently involved in advancing **SDeCloud+**, SDEC’s next-generation AI infrastructure and platform initiative, aimed at enabling organisations and industries in Sarawak to adopt artificial intelligence through scalable cloud and AI capabilities. He is particularly interested in the practical application of AI, digitalisation, automation and data to improve public services and create new economic opportunities. Zack is also passionate about technology leadership and digital transformation in the public sector. He has participated in strategic technology and leadership programmes involving industry and government stakeholders, including the **Digital Leadership Excellence Programme by MCMC and Huawei**. As a moderator, Zack brings a practical, industry-oriented perspective to conversations on technology, digital transformation and the future of Sarawak’s digital economy, connecting ideas and perspectives to explore how technology can translate into meaningful outcomes for Sarawak.”

Programmes

Securing the Sovereign Stack: Operationalizing Quantum-Safe AI and Critical Data Systems for Sarawak
The Future
Following Dr. Bedington’s keynote on space-based quantum security, this panel grounds the macro technology into state-level execution. Bringing together orbital quantum technology, sovereign AI governance, and digital government security, panellists detail how satellite-enabled Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) integrates directly into ground networks to protect Sarawak’s critical infrastructure. The session explores actionable roadmaps for securing sovereign AI models, implementing zero-trust architectures, and safeguarding public-sector data systems against post-quantum cyber threats.

Day 1

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