Microsoft is increasing its commitment to Australia with a A$25 billion investment in AI infrastructure, security and capabilities – Source Asia

• The largest ever corporate investment in Australia will expand computing and AI capacity in the country by the end of 2029
• Commit to government expectations for data centers and AI infrastructure developers
• Strengthening Australia’s national defense by extending Microsoft-ASD Cyber-Shield to key government agencies and deepening collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs
• Australia’s largest-ever AI skills commitment to provide three million Australians with employable AI skills by 2028
• Improving safe and responsible AI through collaboration with the Australian AI Safety Institute and industry-first dialogue with workers

Today, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in announcing Microsoft’s largest-ever investment in Australia. By the end of 2029, the company will invest 25 billion Australian dollars (US$18 billion) in new digital infrastructure, along with new commitments to national cyber defense capability and workforce.