NEXTDC news stories

Digital Transformation
Multiplex, NEXTDC making strong progress on S3 data centre
Multiplex has made a significant achievement on Stage 1 of NEXTDC’s S3 data centre, ‘topping out’ the structure in the Artarmon on Sydney’s lower North Shore.

Government
NEXTDC, NT govt unveil data centre development plans
NEXTDC and the Northern Territory government have shared detailed plans surrounding the development of a new data centre in Darwin.

Amazon Web Services / AWS
NEXTDC's S2 data centre brings AWS Direct Connect to Sydney
The Sydney data centre is the fourth NEXTDC facility in Australia to host AWS Direct Connect for private network connections.

Servers
NEXTDC and EngineRoom bring 'revolutionary' HYDRA liquid immersion tech to Aus
"It was important for us to partner with a company who would approach our relationship with a flexible and open mindset and think differently about achieving the right outcomes.”

Cloud
NEXTDC eyes up Darwin, NT, as next data centre pad
NEXTDC has purchased land in Australia’s Northern Territory, which is set to be the site of the company’s newest data centre.

Google Cloud
NEXTDC offers low latency access to Google Cloud Region in Melbourne
NEXTDC will leverage the Melbourne Cloud Zone to offer zero latency data exchanges from its M2 data centre in Melbourne to Google Cloud.

Cloud
NEXTDC announces Google Cloud expansion for Victoria
NEXTDC has announced that their M2 Melbourne data centre will now provide low-latency, secure access directly to Google Cloud from anywhere in Australia.

Google Cloud
NEXTDC's Brisbane data centre offers local Google Cloud interconnect points
The B2 data centre now delivers low-latency and secure access directly to Google Cloud for Queensland government agencies and enterprises.

Australia
OVHcloud launches new solutions for Australian market
"Working with our Australian and global teams, we’re able to leverage the best-in-class technologies and processes to provide our customers across SMEs and enterprise industries with accelerated innovative offerings."

Sustainability
NEXTDC launches 'first of its kind' carbon neutrality program
The program's aim is to 'decarbonise the digital economy’, says data centre provider.

Awards
NEXTDC wins APAC Business Award
The company has been named 'Australia’s Most Reliable Data Centre Provider'.

Network Infrastructure
blueAPACHE to refresh core network with Cisco
The company selected the ASR 9000 Series high performance aggregation services routers for its network refresh.

Collaboration
NEXTDC and PCCW Global launch new cloud infrastructure integration
"Teaming AXON with Console Connect’s Network-as-a-Service platform forms a powerful, globally available ecosystem that will deliver the reliable, secure and easy-to-manage interconnectivity that businesses are increasingly relying on.”

Digital
NEXTDC collaborates with Ciena to better support customers
"Ciena’s DCI platform will enable us to provide the agile foundation our customers need to thrive in a competitive marketplace and COVID-19 environment.”

Connectivity
NEXTDC brings new data centre to Western Australia's Perth
“It’s an exciting time for Perth, as we gear up to take a quantum leap forward in the attraction of Western Australia as a region to invest and do business. We are excited to pull back the curtain to P2, and provide a platform for local businesses to take their unique value to the world.”

Amazon Web Services / AWS
Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board
Amazon Web Services head of network strategy Phil Lin, Netflix director of infrastructure strategy Kevin Epperson, Digital Realty CTO Chris Sharp, and NEXTDC founder Bevan Slattery have joined the board.

Cloud
NEXTDC brings Microsoft ExpressRoute site to Sydney
The data-centre-as-a-service provider will offer Sydney customers an enhanced experience when connecting to their Microsoft Azure services.

Physical Security
NEXTDC deploys Genetec physical security systems
Data center provider NEXTDC has signed a contract with physical security firm Genetec to expand its access control and security systems in order to deliver an enhanced customer experience.

Frost & Sullivan
NEXTDC earns accolades from Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan has acknowledged NEXTDC as the recipient of the the 2019 Global Visionary Innovation Leadership Award.

Cloud
NEXTDC launches micro data centre in Perth
Australian data-centre-as-a-service provider NEXTDC has launched its very first micro data centre in Perth central business district.

Power / Energy
NEXTDC's S1 data centre gains 5-star NABERS rating
The S1 Sydney data centre is one of only two data centre facilities in Australia to receive the NABERS 5-star rating for energy efficiency – the other is NEXTDC’s Melbourne M1 facility.

Cloud
NEXTDC appointed data centre provider for Queensland Government
“NEXTDC’s appointment to the supplier panel for data centre services is an important step forward for the Queensland Government."

Infrastructure
NEXTDC’s corporate operations go 100% carbon neutral
Much has been said of the environmental impact of data centres, and now NEXTDC is looking to do its part in curbing its own contribution.

DaaS
Australia’s first data centre with carbon neutral corporate operations
Data centre providers are well positioned to leverage renewable energy technology, which allows the industry to meet and exceed Australia’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target.