Publications

Perspectives & Insights

Thought leadership from our team on AI governance, digital sovereignty, and organizational transformation.

From Tenants to Owners: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Abdication
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From Tenants to Owners: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Abdication

While Quebec organizations rush to digitize, a troubling truth is being swept under the rug: we act as mere tenants in our own economy. By handing our keys to foreign tech giants, we pay perpetual rents without ever building lasting assets — all while ignoring systemic risks threatening our future.

Paul AllardJune 2, 2026
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European Lessons for Successful Quebec and Canadian Digital Sovereignty
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European Lessons for Successful Quebec and Canadian Digital Sovereignty

France stumbled on digital sovereignty despite ambitious projects. Germany found a better path. What Quebec and Canada must do now — a six-priority roadmap grounded in hard lessons from Europe.

Paul AllardMarch 31, 2026
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Quebec/Canada : The "Sovereign Cloud" wake-up call we can no longer ignore

Quebec/Canada : The "Sovereign Cloud" wake-up call we can no longer ignore

While Canada debates tariffs and trade corridors, a quiet panic is gripping the Élysée Palace in Paris.

par Paul Allard, Florian Strich and Claude Coulombe - co-fondateurs de Persévère Conseils Inc.February 3, 2026
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AI Giant Joins Persevere Consulting: Claude Coulombe, Ph.D., Appointed Principal AI Partner and CTO of Soverentia™
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AI Giant Joins Persevere Consulting: Claude Coulombe, Ph.D., Appointed Principal AI Partner and CTO of Soverentia™

Persevere Consulting appoints Claude Coulombe, Ph.D. — pioneer of NLP and architect of Antidote — as Principal AI Partner and CTO of Soverentia™™. World-class sovereign AI expertise, now directly at the service of Canadian organizations.

Paul AllardJanuary 29, 2026
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Physics Beat Law: Why Your Cloud Contract Is a Dangerous Lie in the New World Order
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Physics Beat Law: Why Your Cloud Contract Is a Dangerous Lie in the New World Order

Data residency is not data sovereignty. In 2026, your cloud contract means nothing if physics says otherwise. A practical guide for Legal Counsels, Privacy Officers, and Cloud Architects.

Paul AllardJanuary 21, 2026
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Can AI Really Save Productivity? — Part II
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Can AI Really Save Productivity? — Part II

AI can generate work-slop as easily as value. As foundation models plateau, the decisive levers for productivity are data governance, sovereignty controls, and operational integration — not the next model release.

Paul AllardNovember 27, 2025
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GPT-5: Damp Squib or Non-Event?
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GPT-5: Damp Squib or Non-Event?

LLMs are reaching a plateau. After years of hype, GPT-5 delivers incremental gains — not a revolution. What this means for AI strategy, governance, and realistic expectations.

by Claude Coulombe PHD, CTO, Soverentia™November 26, 2025
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Can AI Really Save Productivity? — Part I
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Can AI Really Save Productivity? — Part I

A Practical Roadmap for Sustainable Transformation built on reliable Data Governance, Sustainable AI, and Durable Supply Chains.

Paul AllardOctober 7, 2025
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