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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

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Research and market analysis connected to Data centers

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Interviews

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Recent Data centers News

Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand
Cloud Services

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.

Last month

Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Cloud Services

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.

Last month

Australia data centre growth shifts towards renewable power
Energy efficient

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.

Last month

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
Cloud Services

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.

Last month

Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency
Opinion

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.

Last month

Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link
Network Infrastructure

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.

Last month

Amazon Australia signs nine renewable deals adding 430MW
Climate change

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.

Last month

AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
Marketing

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.

Last month

Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia's next great export if we start now
Energy efficient

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.

Last month

Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Cloud Services

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.

Last month

Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Breach Prevention

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.

Last month

Australia's commercial property splits on office stress
Connectivity

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.

Last month

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
Agricultural Technology

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.

Last month

Multiplex starts construction on NEXTDC's S4 Sydney
Cloud Services

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.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
Cloud Services

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.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

NSW data centre policy backed, but approvals warning
Sustainability

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.

Mon, 30th Mar 2026

How hosting impacts Google Core Web Vitals
Marketing

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.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Australian data centres welcome AI rules, seek clarity
IT Industry

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.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

NBN fibre trial hits 230Gbps with Nokia tech blend
Cloud Services

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.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
Government

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.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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