The Ultimate Guide to Data centers

2026 · Australian Edition

Also known as DC.

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
Analyst Insights
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · DC · Virtualisation
Yesterday
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · DC · Smart Cities
Yesterday
Rafay & Argentum AI strike software orchestration deal
Gartner · DC · Virtualisation
Last week
Argentum AI picks Rafay for GPU software orchestration
Gartner · DC · Hyperscale
Last week
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Gartner · DC · Storage
Last month
Expert columns
Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia's next great export if we start now
By Logicalis Australia
3 days ago
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
By Dave Wardrop of Hitachi Vantara
Last month
How hosting impacts Google Core Web Vitals
By Thomas Thatcher
Last month
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
By David Plummer of RUCKUS Networks
Last month
Densification vs decarbonisation: The future of data centres in Australia
By Tony Gaunt of Vertiv
Last month
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
By Biznet Gio and AMD
Last month
Celebrating the value of diverse perspectives on International Women's Day
By Laura Laltrello of Applied Digital
Last month
How women can build influence in critical tech roles
By Carlie Shooner of Sabey Data Centers
Last month
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
By Debra Freitas of Light Source Communications
Last month
IWD: When we give access, we all gain
By Cyrus Adaggra of Equinix
Last month
Mentoring won't fix tech's gender gap but sponsorship will
By Laura Coad of AirTrunk
Last month
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
By Fei Kwong of Duos Technologies
Last month
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
By Mei Dent of TeamViewer
Last month
Interviews
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Discussing Storage
Last month
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Discussing Intelligent systems
Last month
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Discussing Firewalls
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises
Discussing Unified Communications
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Recent news
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
About Public Sector
Today
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networking
About Network Management
Today
Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link
About Network Infrastructure
Today
Amazon Australia signs nine renewable deals adding 430MW
About Climate change
Today
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
About Software
Yesterday
Veolia launches global data centre resource service
About Sustainability
Yesterday
StorMagic posts 36% growth as VMware rivals gain ground
About Virtualisation
Yesterday
Kyndryl launches sovereignty services as concerns grow
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Hitachi Vantara names ANZ partner award winners 2025 awards
About Storage
Yesterday
Numecent links Cloudpager to Citrix Studio for VDI
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
About Marketing
2 days ago
Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
Check Point launches Perth data residency SASE site
About Cloud Services
Last week
Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage
About Storage
Last week
Job moves
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Yesterday
Black & White Engineering names new CTO & innovation chief
Move at Yondr Group
Last week
New Relic appoints Masakiyo Furudate to head Japan
Move at Veeam Software
This month
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
Move at Interactive
Last month
Tyler Vander Ploeg elected Vice Chair of fibre consortium
Move at VIAVI Solutions
Last month
OpenAI hires Brent Thomas to lead public policy in ANZ
Move at Mastercard
Last month
Firmus appoints three directors for AI infrastructure push
Move at Xero
Last month
Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer
Move at Eaton
Last month
Data Centres Australia forms AI-focused industry board
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Workday appoints Yen Yen Tan to steer Southeast Asia AI
Move at HP
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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