Westpac: Australia's data center boom could drive A$225 billion in spending
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-09-16
According to Westpac, Australia's data center buildout could drive as much as A$225 billion (US$160 billion) in spending, with server farm construction also spurring new renewable energy supply.
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