Q+A: Why Australia is becoming a data centre powerhouse
About this episode
This episode discusses Australia's emergence as a data centre powerhouse with insights from Belinda Dennett, CEO of Data Centres Australia.
Australia is rapidly emerging as a hub for data centres, driven by AI, cloud computing and massive global investment. Sean Aylmer speaks with Belinda Dennett, CEO of Data Centres Australia, about why Australia is attracting global attention - including a $25 billion investment by Microsoft. She also breaks down the biggest challenges, including energy, transmission and water, and why data centres may actually be helping accelerate the renewable transition rather than hindering it. Belinda Dennett appeared at the Microsoft AI Tour , which featured some of the biggest names in technology and business. For the highlights and announcements from the event, click here . Fear & Greed is a partner of Microsoft for this event. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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