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The Ultimate Guide to DataCentre infrastructure

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for DataCentre infrastructure.

What to know about DataCentre infrastructure

DataCentre infrastructure encompasses the physical and virtual components that support computing environments in data centers worldwide. This crucial topic covers servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and cooling technologies, all of which maintain the backbone of cloud computing and enterprise IT.

Recent developments highlight the rapid growth and evolution of cloud IT infrastructure, driven by the expanding public cloud market and innovations in server, storage, and Ethernet switch technology. Significant investments from major cloud providers, shifting enterprise IT spending patterns, and increasing adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies have marked the field.

In addition, data centre infrastructure increasingly incorporates advanced cooling solutions, energy efficiency improvements, and enhanced security measures to meet rising demands and sustainability goals. Exploring stories tagged with "DataCentre infrastructure" offers readers comprehensive insight into market trends, vendor competition, technological breakthroughs, and strategic considerations vital for IT professionals, businesses, and channel partners looking to understand or engage with this dynamic industry.

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Recent DataCentre infrastructure News

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

Beyond labels: backing yourself as a woman in tech
IT Industry

Beyond labels: backing yourself as a woman in tech

On International Women's Day, a tech leader urges young women to ignore labels, own their growth and always, unapologetically, back themselves.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Macquarie boosts profit as Sydney data centre spend rises
Cloud Services

Macquarie boosts profit as Sydney data centre spend rises

Macquarie lifts half-year EBITDA 3% to AUD $57.9 million as it ramps up Sydney data centre capex and extends profit growth to 22 halves.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Macquarie boosts loan to fund Sydney AI data centre
Public Sector

Macquarie boosts loan to fund Sydney AI data centre

Macquarie lifts its revolving loan to AUD $500 million to accelerate Sydney's IC3 Super West AI data centre fit-out and equipment purchases.

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

NEXTDC names Jodi Pearce Alliance Director for AI push
Connectivity

NEXTDC names Jodi Pearce Alliance Director for AI push

NEXTDC has hired Jodi Pearce as Alliance Director to steer AI-focused partnerships and expand its ecosystem around NVIDIA DGX-ready sites.

Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Firmus lands USD $10 billion to fund AI factories push
Energy efficient

Firmus lands USD $10 billion to fund AI factories push

Firmus secures USD $10 billion debt led by Blackstone and backed by Coatue to supercharge Australia's nationwide AI factories rollout.

Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Melbourne to host Data Centre World & new AI awards
Digital Transformation

Melbourne to host Data Centre World & new AI awards

Melbourne will host Data Centre World in 2026, signalling Australia's rising status as a global AI and data centre investment hub.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

SUBCO sets 2026 milestones for SMAP hypercable rollout
Fibre

SUBCO sets 2026 milestones for SMAP hypercable rollout

SUBCO's SMAP hypercable will go live across Australia by May 2026, adding 400Tb capacity and new diverse routes for AI-era data traffic.

Wed, 14th Jan 2026

New partnership to deliver zero-trust security for defence logistics
RFID

New partnership to deliver zero-trust security for defence logistics

ORCA Opti, DNH Logistics and Aurora Materials unite to offer zero-trust security in defence logistics, enhancing compliance and asset tracking with AI and fluorescent tagging.

Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations
Cloud Services

Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations

Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia's east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Australian IT spending to reach AUD $172.3 billion by 2026
IT services

Australian IT spending to reach AUD $172.3 billion by 2026

Australia's IT spending is set to hit AUD $172.3 billion in 2026, driven by strong growth in AI infrastructure and software investments, says Gartner.

Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests
Firewalls

Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests

Borderless CS launches a AUD $5,000 flat fee for end-to-end cybersecurity testing, simplifying costs for the first 50 organisations during September 2025.

Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Monash unveils Australia's first AI supercomputer for research
Sustainability

Monash unveils Australia's first AI supercomputer for research

Monash University is set to launch MAVERIC, Australia's first AI supercomputer for research, advancing AI innovation with NVIDIA, Dell, and CDC Data Centres.

Mon, 18th Aug 2025

E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
Extortion

E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis

Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.

Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws
Artificial Intelligence

Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws

Australian organisations subject to SoCI laws must now prove their operational response to cyber incidents, requiring continuous compliance and readiness by August 18.

Fri, 31st May 2024

Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth
Retail

Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth

Australia's AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.

Tue, 21st May 2024

Australian public cloud spending to exceed AUD $23.3 billion
Forecasting

Australian public cloud spending to exceed AUD $23.3 billion

Australian organisations are set to spend over AUD $23.3 billion on public cloud services in 2024, a 19.7% rise, fuelling innovation in GenAI.

Mon, 20th May 2024

Why Zero Trust is critical in solving Australia's cloud security woes
Data Protection

Why Zero Trust is critical in solving Australia's cloud security woes

Australia's cloud security challenges, resulting in roughly AUD $4.9m losses per breach, spotlight the urgent need for the Zero Trust framework to ensure robust data protection.

Mon, 25th Mar 2024

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