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
Vocus upgrades Adelaide-Perth fibre route to 400 Gbps
Customers can now buy native 400 Gbps links on the Adelaide-Perth corridor as Vocus quadruples capacity on a key backbone route.
AWS data centre to use recycled water in Melbourne
The deal could save millions of litres of drinking water a year as growing data-centre demand strains supplies in western Melbourne.
Crestchic opens Melbourne depot in Asia-Pacific push
The new local base aims to speed up commissioning and maintenance support as demand for load testing rises across Australia's data centre boom.
From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide
Continuous verification is becoming vital as organisations blend biometrics and Zero Trust to stop unauthorised access to buildings and data.
Yurika launches sovereign cloud service for Australia
Australian agencies and regulated firms can now keep virtual machine workloads local, as Yurika and RackCorp target tighter data-residency rules.
AI hardware buyers turn to colocation for capacity
Rising power, cooling and space demands are forcing firms with AI kit to seek colocation sites instead of squeezing hardware into old server rooms.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data centers
Check Point expands Illumio tie-up to tackle AI attacks
AI drives data centre power demand surge in Australia
Gigamon & Splunk join forces on federated telemetry
Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026
HPE launches scale-up server for SAP HANA workloads
Featured News
Trane Technologies drives huge energy and cost saving
Data-centre operators face rising power bills as Trane's HFO shift and liquid-cooling push cut emissions and HVAC costs.
Hype growing - but SMEs still face barriers to AI adoption
Small firms risk falling behind unless they adopt AI for practical gains, as SMEC AI says many are still confused by the technology.
Marvell targets AI connectivity bottleneck with NVIDIA boost
AI data centres are hitting copper limits, pushing Marvell and Nvidia towards optics as clusters grow larger and more distributed.
OT Lapses Could Disrupt Australia's Digital Infrastructure
Australia's data-centre boom could leave clouds, banks and public services exposed if operators fail to secure the physical systems beneath them.
OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220
New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Dell numbers the days for hyperconverged infrastructure
Rising hypervisor costs and AI demand are pushing customers towards disaggregated systems, as Dell says HCI is becoming too expensive and inflexible.
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.
Expert Columns
From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Rising hardware costs accelerate shift to private cloud adoption
Navigating Asia's Digital Infrastructure: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong in Global Cloud and AI Expansion
Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data centers News
Microsoft & Australia sign digital resilience deal
Australia will get wider support to defend critical digital systems as Canberra and Microsoft deepen cooperation on cyber security and AI.
Claroty flags data centre risks in Vertiv & Trane kit
Cooling and power systems in data centres could be exposed to remote takeover, threatening uptime as AI workloads drive reliance on critical infrastructure.
Rising hardware costs accelerate shift to private cloud adoption
Higher hardware prices and longer lead times are pushing Australian firms towards private cloud for steadier costs and onshore data control.
Firmus and SUBCO to build Tasmania fibre cable link
Tasmania is set for its first new subsea fibre link in more than 20 years, boosting resilience and adding a direct Sydney route.
Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence
Labour shortages, rising costs and tighter regulation are threatening delivery on Australia's construction pipeline despite robust defence-led demand.
Google backs NSW Mulwala solar farm near completion
The 25MW project will add new power to the National Electricity Market as big tech seeks cleaner electricity for data centres.
Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service
Australian businesses expanding overseas can now secure private network links and compute in minutes through a single managed provider.
How WD is reinventing the hard drive for AI at scale
Australia's AI data-centre boom is forcing storage vendors to cut power use and costs, with WD betting on hard drives over flash.
SQC taps AMD to advance commercial quantum systems
The Australian company aims to speed qubit control and testing as it builds commercial-scale systems that pair quantum hardware with classical computing.
CSIRO launches Vetra edge AI hub for robots in Queensland
Local processing for robots and sensors could cut delays and boost safety as CSIRO brings edge AI infrastructure to Queensland.
Australian budget AI push earns cautious tech support
Cautious support from tech leaders hinges on whether Canberra can turn new AI and digital funding into real productivity gains.
Australia's late business payments hit six-year high
Cash-flow strain is deepening as overdue invoices and tax debts rise, with smaller firms hardest hit by higher rates and costs.
Snowflake wins IRAP approval in Google Cloud Melbourne
Australian government agencies can now use Snowflake on Google Cloud in Melbourne for PROTECTED workloads, broadening cloud choice and assurance.
Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom
Australia tightens data centre approvals as governments weigh AI power, water and jobs against AUD $51.9 billion of NSW pipeline projects.
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.
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