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
Pipedrive launches Sydney data centre for Australian users
Pipedrive shifts Australian customer data onshore with Sydney data centre, cutting latency by up to 60% and easing residency demands.
Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
Macquarie University and Macquarie Technology Group strike strategic pact to bolster cloud, cyber security and data centre skills.
SCX joins Equinix Fabric in Australian AI expansion
SCX taps Equinix Fabric and SambaNova SN50 chips to expand sovereign AI inference across Australia, with new nodes planned in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand
Australia's data centre capacity could more than double by 2030, but a new report warns many proposed projects may never be built.
Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Sydney summit to probe Australia's data centre boom as operators, utilities and officials weigh AI demand, power limits and sustainability.
Australia data centre growth shifts towards renewable power
WinDC founder Andrew Sjoquist says Australia's data centre boom is being reshaped by grid bottlenecks, with AI facilities set to follow renewable power.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data centers
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
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Featured News
Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220
Exaba and Datacentre220 tout a local cloud backup option that can cut storage costs by up to 90% for MSPs and small businesses.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
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.
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
HPE unites Aruba and Juniper under the HPE Networking banner to push AI‑driven, secure, self‑managing networks for enterprise customers.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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