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Data centres play a vital role in supporting AI. CDC welcomes this week’s Australian Government announcement of a National AI Capability Plan emphasising the importance of digital infrastructure as a foundation to realise the potential of AI. We agree there is a huge opportunity for Australia to capitalise on AI and encourage a strong focus on the key infrastructure required to realise that potential. Data centres are an essential component of Australia's digital infrastructure, aggregating data processing and storage from across the economy, and the resources required to deliver essential services that all businesses and people rely on every day. New investment in Australian data centre capacity is forecast to top $26 billion over the next five years, to meet digital demand driven by internet-connected devices, cloud computing and AI. Read more about the role of data centres in Mandala Partner’s report here: https://lnkd.in/gRcxNs3K #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy #Tech #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #DigitalTransformation

Energy-efficient data centres are the nerve centre of Australia's digital economy, centralising data processing and storage to power the cloud and the digital services we rely on every day. Without them, on-premise servers would use 67% more electricity—enough to power 280,000 homes!

CDC Data Centres is proud to announce that today we have marked the commencement of work at our largest ever data centre campus in the Marsden Park Industrial Precinct in Sydney with an amazing sod turning ceremony attended by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic MP and Blacktown City Council Mayor Brad Bunting. Once completed, this 504MW ICT capacity campus will become the largest data centre campus in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring six four-story data centre buildings, each housing up to 24 data halls, along with supporting office space. This project is designed to accommodate diverse computing needs, from cloud to AI workloads, addressing the surging demand for digital infrastructure. CDC will invest billions of dollars in the Marsden Park campus, which spans 20.1 hectares (about 27 soccer fields), and is expected to create over 10,000 jobs during construction and operational phases, providing a substantial boost to the local economy. It will also feature a dedicated 720MVA substation, ensuring continuous service and support for critical infrastructure sectors. We are really proud of the work we are doing across the digital and economic landscape and the role we are playing in securing Australia’s progress. #cdc #AIready #datacentres #marsdenpark #progress_secured

Energy-efficient data centres are the nerve centre of Australia's digital economy, centralising data processing and storage to power the cloud and the digital services we rely on every day. Without them, on-premise servers would use 67% more electricity—enough to power 280,000 homes! This report reveals how data centres save electricity through their efficiencies and role in aggregating processing capacity. Today, hyperscale data centres can be up to five times more efficient than large-scale on-premise servers, and as they are becoming more efficient, they require less electricity to power the same IT loads. Find out how data centres are becoming efficient as they pool the data processing and storage needs of our national digital economy. Read the report today:

CDC is proud to partner with AirTrunk, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and NEXTDC for this special research report, which finds investment in Australian data centre capacity is empowering innovation, jobs, essential services and the clean energy transition. New investment in Australian data centre capacity is forecast to top $26 billion by 2030 to meet soaring digital demand driven by internet-connected devices, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Data centres are a crucial component of Australia's digital infrastructure, supporting everything from everyday internet use and streaming services to essential services like emergency response and disease surveillance. Drawing directly on operator forecasts, the report shows that data centre deployable capacity in Australia is projected to more than double from 1,350 megawatts (MW) in 2024 to 3,100 MW by 2030. This expansion will see a further $26 billion in infrastructure investment. The report highlights the strategic importance of data centres as part of Australia’s digital infrastructure. The digital infrastructure ecosystem is a key foundation for digital capability, driving productivity, innovation and playing a crucial role in reaching the shared tech industry and Australian government goal of 1.2 million tech jobs in Australia by 2030. Australia’s data centre workforce is projected to grow by 8,300 to reach 17,900 by 2030, with particular opportunities for new ICT professional and skilled tech trade roles, such as electricians and mechanical engineers. Major data centre operators and their customers have committed to matching their power use with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. This is being driven by renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) which create investment certainty in renewable projects.  Of global renewable energy PPAs, 45 per cent involve data centre operators, demonstrating the valuable role data centres play in catalysing the energy transition. To fully capture the opportunity, the report makes three key recommendations advocating collaboration between governments and industry to:  -Streamline planning and approval processes for development permits and power allocation to help Australia capitalise on the AI data centre growth opportunity, and create greater certainty for operators.  -Enable further investment and accelerate the construction of renewable energy projects, energy storage projects and transmission infrastructure to support digital infrastructure demand and transition to net zero. -Prioritise workforce development and training to provide the skills for a robust data centre workforce, to strengthen Australia’s digital infrastructure capabilities. Download the new report by @Mandala today: https://lnkd.in/gRcxNs3K #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy #Tech #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #DigitalTransformation

CDC is proud to partner with AirTrunk, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and NEXTDC for this special research report, which finds investment in Australian data centre capacity is empowering innovation, jobs, essential services and the clean energy transition. New investment in Australian data centre capacity is forecast to top $26 billion by 2030 to meet soaring digital demand driven by internet-connected devices, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Data centres are a crucial component of Australia's digital infrastructure, supporting everything from everyday internet use and streaming services to essential services like emergency response and disease surveillance. Drawing directly on operator forecasts, the report shows that data centre deployable capacity in Australia is projected to more than double from 1,350 megawatts (MW) in 2024 to 3,100 MW by 2030. This expansion will see a further $26 billion in infrastructure investment. The report highlights the strategic importance of data centres as part of Australia’s digital infrastructure. The digital infrastructure ecosystem is a key foundation for digital capability, driving productivity, innovation and playing a crucial role in reaching the shared tech industry and Australian government goal of 1.2 million tech jobs in Australia by 2030. Australia’s data centre workforce is projected to grow by 8,300 to reach 17,900 by 2030, with particular opportunities for new ICT professional and skilled tech trade roles, such as electricians and mechanical engineers. Major data centre operators and their customers have committed to matching their power use with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. This is being driven by renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) which create investment certainty in renewable projects.  Of global renewable energy PPAs, 45 per cent involve data centre operators, demonstrating the valuable role data centres play in catalysing the energy transition. To fully capture the opportunity, the report makes three key recommendations advocating collaboration between governments and industry to:  -Streamline planning and approval processes for development permits and power allocation to help Australia capitalise on the AI data centre growth opportunity, and create greater certainty for operators.  -Enable further investment and accelerate the construction of renewable energy projects, energy storage projects and transmission infrastructure to support digital infrastructure demand and transition to net zero. -Prioritise workforce development and training to provide the skills for a robust data centre workforce, to strengthen Australia’s digital infrastructure capabilities. Download the new report by @Mandala today: https://lnkd.in/gRcxNs3K #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy #Tech #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #DigitalTransformation

CDC is proud to partner with AirTrunk, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and NEXTDC for this special research report, which finds investment in Australian data centre capacity is empowering innovation, jobs, essential services and the clean energy transition. New investment in Australian data centre capacity is forecast to top $26 billion by 2030 to meet soaring digital demand driven by internet-connected devices, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Data centres are a crucial component of Australia's digital infrastructure, supporting everything from everyday internet use and streaming services to essential services like emergency response and disease surveillance. Drawing directly on operator forecasts, the report shows that data centre deployable capacity in Australia is projected to more than double from 1,350 megawatts (MW) in 2024 to 3,100 MW by 2030. This expansion will see a further $26 billion in infrastructure investment. The report highlights the strategic importance of data centres as part of Australia’s digital infrastructure. The digital infrastructure ecosystem is a key foundation for digital capability, driving productivity, innovation and playing a crucial role in reaching the shared tech industry and Australian government goal of 1.2 million tech jobs in Australia by 2030. Australia’s data centre workforce is projected to grow by 8,300 to reach 17,900 by 2030, with particular opportunities for new ICT professional and skilled tech trade roles, such as electricians and mechanical engineers. Major data centre operators and their customers have committed to matching their power use with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. This is being driven by renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) which create investment certainty in renewable projects.  Of global renewable energy PPAs, 45 per cent involve data centre operators, demonstrating the valuable role data centres play in catalysing the energy transition. To fully capture the opportunity, the report makes three key recommendations advocating collaboration between governments and industry to:  -Streamline planning and approval processes for development permits and power allocation to help Australia capitalise on the AI data centre growth opportunity, and create greater certainty for operators.  -Enable further investment and accelerate the construction of renewable energy projects, energy storage projects and transmission infrastructure to support digital infrastructure demand and transition to net zero. -Prioritise workforce development and training to provide the skills for a robust data centre workforce, to strengthen Australia’s digital infrastructure capabilities. Download the new report by @Mandala today: https://lnkd.in/gRcxNs3K #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy #Tech #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #DigitalTransformation

At CDC, we’ve been working closely with NVIDIA to deliver leading-edge technology for AI and supercomputing workloads in our data centres. We’ve been able to harness NVIDIA GPUs while utilising our direct liquid-to-chip cooling systems, saving both water and energy as we host some of the most demanding computations.      Now, we have achieved NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center certification for our facilities across both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, becoming the first provider to do so across the entire region, while still delivering leading water efficiency.     This is another testimony to our ability to support the progress of advanced research across Australia and New Zealand, with supercomputers housed in our data centres driving AI breakthroughs, complex simulations, and data-intensive research projects.      By combining NVIDIA’s powerful hardware with our sustainable cooling infrastructure, we’re delivering high-performance results while reducing environmental impact.     We’re excited to continue to work with NVIDIA in supporting innovation in AI and HPC, empowering groundbreaking discoveries and helping secure the progress of our nations across the region. #NVIDIADGX #DataCenter #Supercomputing #AI #Partnership #Sustainability #HPC #Research #CDCD #Innovation #Australia #NewZealand

At CDC, we’ve been working closely with NVIDIA to deliver leading-edge technology for AI and supercomputing workloads in our data centres. We’ve been able to harness NVIDIA GPUs while utilising our direct liquid-to-chip cooling systems, saving both water and energy as we host some of the most demanding computations.      Now, we have achieved NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center certification for our facilities across both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, becoming the first provider to do so across the entire region, while still delivering leading water efficiency.     This is another testimony to our ability to support the progress of advanced research across Australia and New Zealand, with supercomputers housed in our data centres driving AI breakthroughs, complex simulations, and data-intensive research projects.      By combining NVIDIA’s powerful hardware with our sustainable cooling infrastructure, we’re delivering high-performance results while reducing environmental impact.     We’re excited to continue to work with NVIDIA in supporting innovation in AI and HPC, empowering groundbreaking discoveries and helping secure the progress of our nations across the region. #NVIDIADGX #DataCenter #Supercomputing #AI #Partnership #Sustainability #HPC #Research #CDCD #Innovation #Australia #NewZealand

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