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Australian Edition · 2026

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.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Recent Data centers News

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

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

Microsoft commits AUD $25 billion to expand Australian AI and cloud capacity, as it teams with Canberra on cyber defence and skills training.

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

Australia's AI surge is exposing the cost of power-hungry infrastructure, as businesses are urged to rethink data centre efficiency and procurement.

Last month

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

Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link

SUBCO finishes final splice on Australia's 5,000km SMAP cable, moving the Sydney-to-Perth system into testing before it enters service.

Last month

Amazon Australia signs nine renewable deals adding 430MW
Climate change

Amazon Australia signs nine renewable deals adding 430MW

Amazon boosts Australian clean power with battery-backed deals in NSW and Victoria, lifting its contracted renewable capacity to 990MW across 20 projects.

Last month

AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
Marketing

AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says

AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.

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 urged to back sustainable AI infrastructure, with Logicalis saying renewable power, land and cooling could turn the nation into a global export hub.

Last month

Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
Cloud Services

Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site

Check Point expands Australian secure access network with Perth site for Western Australian customers seeking local data handling and compliance.

Last month

Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems
Breach Prevention

Claroty flags IP flaws in building management systems

Claroty warns that CEA-852 weaknesses in building controls could let hackers reach exposed gateways, disrupt services and widen risks across critical sites.

Last month

Australia's commercial property splits on office stress
Connectivity

Australia's commercial property splits on office stress

Australia's commercial property market is diverging, with office vacancies and tenant stress rising while industrial assets stay buoyed by tight supply.

Last month

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
Agricultural Technology

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal

Anthropic deepens Australian push with AI safety pact, AUD $3 million research credits and data-sharing on model risks, jobs and adoption.

Last month

Multiplex starts construction on NEXTDC's S4 Sydney
Cloud Services

Multiplex starts construction on NEXTDC's S4 Sydney

Multiplex begins work on NEXTDC's AI-ready Sydney data centre, a 350MW Western Sydney project set to create 1,800 jobs at peak.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
Cloud Services

Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role

Slipstream Cyber has named Chris Pallister as Head of Cyber Engineering and Operations, bolstering its 24/7 security operations centre and AI-led defence push.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

NSW data centre policy backed, but approvals warning
Sustainability

NSW data centre policy backed, but approvals warning

Data Centres Australia backs New South Wales’ principles-based data centre policy, but warns slower approvals could drive billions of dollars 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

Densification vs decarbonisation: The future of data centres in Australia
Cloud Services

Densification vs decarbonisation: The future of data centres in Australia

Australia races to expand data centres as AI demand soars, testing how far densification can go while still hitting net-zero ambitions.

Tue, 17th Mar 2026

WinDC, Armada launch portable AI data centres at wind farms
Energy efficient

WinDC, Armada launch portable AI data centres at wind farms

WinDC and Armada are rolling out truck-sized AI data centres at Australian wind and solar farms, using curtailed power for on-site compute.

Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Draft grid rules target data centres' rising impact
Power Quality

Draft grid rules target data centres' rising impact

Australia proposes tougher grid connection standards for data centres as rising electricity demand tests system stability and reliability.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

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