By Matthew Chin
Publication Date: 2026-04-23 06:20:00
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 23: Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella speaks on stage during the Microsoft AI Tour at TikTok Entertainment Centre on April 23, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Nadella, making his first visit to Australia since 2019, addressed business leaders, developers, and government representatives at the Microsoft AI Tour in Sydney on April 23, outlining a vision for Australia to become a critical hub for AI innovation rather than simply a consumer market for Microsoft’s products. (Photo by George Chan/Getty Images)
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Microsoft on Thursday announced a A$25 billion ($18 billion) investment into Australia’s digital infrastructure which will see the technology giant partnering with Canberra on initiatives spanning cybersecurity, workforce upskilling, and artificial intelligence development.
Touting its “largest ever” investment in Australia, Microsoft said it would expand adoption of its Azure cloud computing infrastructure…
