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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.

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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Interviews

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Recent Data centers News

Snowflake wins IRAP approval in Google Cloud Melbourne
Data Analytics

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.

This month

Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom
Application Performance Monitoring

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.

This month

Australian budget boosts AI, but cyber gaps remain
Disaster Recovery

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.

This month

Alceon backs INSITE DC data centre push in Australia
IT Department

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.

This month

Australian cloud spending to hit AUD $33.6bn in 2026
IT Industry

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.

This month

Pipedrive launches Sydney data centre for Australian users
Data Protection

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.

This month

Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
Higher education

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.

Last month

SCX joins Equinix Fabric in Australian AI expansion
Data Protection

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.

Last month

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

Job Moves