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.
"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."
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