Microsoft commits A$25 billion to Australia by 2029
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"Microsoft's investment will expand its Azure AI footprint in Australia by more than 140% by the end of 2029, deploying advanced AI processors and significantly increasing local AI supercomputing capacity."
"The new investment will extend the Microsoft-ASD Cyber-Shield programme to additional critical government agencies, enhancing national resilience in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs."
Microsoft's A$25 billion investment in Australia is its largest commitment in the country, building on a previous A$5 billion investment. The plan includes a 140% expansion of Azure AI supercomputing capacity, an extension of the Microsoft-ASD Cyber-Shield to more government agencies, and training three million Australians in AI skills by 2028. This investment is supported by a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian government and aims to enhance data center and AI infrastructure in alignment with national expectations.
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