The Ultimate Guide to Data centers
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data centers (DC).
What to know about Data centers
Data centers serve as the backbone of our digital world, housing the critical infrastructure that powers the internet, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations. They are pivotal in managing the ever-expanding volume of data generated across industries and consumers globally.
This collection of stories highlights the dynamic growth and technological innovations shaping data centers today. From expansions into emerging markets like Indonesia and Malaysia to the creation of AI-ready and sustainable campuses, data centers are evolving to meet increasing demands for performance, scalability, and environmental responsibility.
Readers will find insights into advancements in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Moreover, the integration of AI and edge computing within data center architectures demonstrates how the industry adapts to modern workloads and latency-sensitive applications.
Security remains a critical theme, as data centers bolster defenses against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with emerging regulations. Partnerships between global tech firms and local providers underscore the importance of connectivity, interconnection, and hybrid cloud strategies in today’s data ecosystem.
Exploring these stories offers a comprehensive view of how data centers underpin digital transformation, drive innovation, and face challenges in sustainability, infrastructure expansion, and operational excellence.
Australian Data centers News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Australian budget boosts AI, but cyber gaps remain
Despite welcome AI funding, tech leaders say small firms still lack the cyber defences needed to adopt new tools safely.
Alceon backs INSITE DC data centre push in Australia
Power access is now the main bottleneck for Australian data centre projects, and the new funding should speed INSITE DC's Melbourne and Sydney plans.
Australian cloud spending to hit AUD $33.6bn in 2026
AI workloads and cost controls are set to push Australian public cloud spending up 17.9% to AUD $33.6 billion in 2026.
Pipedrive launches Sydney data centre for Australian users
Australian sales teams should see faster response times as the CRM shifts local customer data onshore to meet residency demands.
Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
The agreement should widen student pathways into cloud and cyber jobs as Australia’s demand for digital infrastructure and talent grows.
SCX joins Equinix Fabric in Australian AI expansion
Australian enterprises and agencies can now reach SCX’s sovereign AI inference nodes privately via Equinix Fabric as the network expands nationwide.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data centers
HPE launches scale-up server for SAP HANA workloads
Australian cloud spending to hit AUD $33.6bn in 2026
Tessell names McDonough & Carter to executive team
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Featured News
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Many small businesses are skipping backups altogether as a local partnership says it can cut cloud storage costs by up to 90%.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Hidden cloud data, egress fees and GPU 'double bubble' bills are quietly turning many enterprise AI ambitions into costly, slow ordeals.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia's next great export if we start now
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
How hosting impacts Google Core Web Vitals
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Recent Data centers News
Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand
Forecasts may overstate Australia’s data centre build-out unless early-stage projects secure finance, approvals and power connections.
Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Rising AI and cloud demand is straining power, water and planning systems as investors pour into Australia’s data centre sector.
Australia data centre growth shifts towards renewable power
Rising AI demand is exposing grid bottlenecks, with curtailed renewable power pushing developers to site data centres nearer wind and solar farms.
Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
The three-year spend will expand local cloud capacity, boost cyber defences and train millions of workers as demand for AI grows.
Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency
Data centre growth is pushing electricity costs, water use and grid capacity to the fore as Australia races to power its AI boom sustainably.
Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link
The 5,000 km route is now moving into final testing, with customers set to gain a new high-capacity backup path between Australia’s major cities.
Amazon Australia signs nine renewable deals adding 430MW
Battery-backed contracts will supply Amazon's Australian data centres as nine deals add 430MW to the grid and lift its clean power footprint.
AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
AI is becoming more visible in Australian recruitment, but government hiring still lags and overall job patterns remain largely unchanged.
Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia's next great export if we start now
Australia could miss AI investment unless it tackles power, cooling and land for data centres, Logicalis says.
Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Western Australian enterprises and agencies can now keep SASE traffic local, easing compliance and latency concerns under tighter data rules.
Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Critical infrastructure operators could face remote building systems attacks after Claroty found flaws in a standard linking legacy controls to IP networks.
Australia's commercial property splits on office stress
Office landlords face rising vacancies and tenant stress, while industrial property stays resilient on tight supply and stronger demand.
Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
The deal will give Canberra access to AI risk findings and usage data as Anthropic expands research support and plans a Sydney office.
Multiplex starts construction on NEXTDC's S4 Sydney
The 350MW facility is expected to bring about 1,800 jobs at peak as demand for AI computing and cloud services drives expansion in Western Sydney.
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
Demand for round-the-clock cyber defence is pushing Slipstream Cyber to strengthen its operations as attacks become faster and more complex.
NSW data centre policy backed, but approvals warning
Timely approvals are under pressure as the sector backs the NSW government’s data centre policy, saying delays could shift investment offshore.
How hosting impacts Google Core Web Vitals
Fast, well-placed hosting can dramatically boost Google Core Web Vitals, improving load speed, responsiveness and visual stability.
Australian data centres welcome AI rules, seek clarity
Canberra sets national rules for data centres and AI, winning industry support but criticism over excluding most on‑premises computing.
NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend
NBN Co and Nokia hit 230 Gbps on existing FTTP in a world-first trial, showing multiple optical technologies can share the same fibre.
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.
Job Moves
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
Data Centres Australia forms AI-focused industry board
eG Innovations appoints Jon Hatchuel to lead Australia
Macquarie Technology appoints Kate Vidgen to board
NEXTDC names Jodi Pearce Alliance Director for AI push
Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King to drive sales growth
Australian Data Centres appoints trio of executives for expansion
Mark Pont appointed CEO to drive ADC national growth in AI era
Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director