Australia is in the middle of a data centre construction boom, with the market forecast to grow steadily at around 7% CAGR through 2034. 

Driving this growth is the increasing demand for cloud, AI, and IoT-ready infrastructure, the same technologies that are shaping how businesses work, connect, and compete.

But here’s the thing…this isn’t just about more buildings filled with servers. For organisations across Australia, it means faster access to digital tools, more reliable connectivity, and a stronger foundation for modern IT models.

What’s fuelling the boom?

Big players like Equinix, Fujitsu, and NextDC are expanding their presence in Australia, competing to deliver the fastest, most efficient infrastructure. The push is being driven by:

• Businesses shifting workloads to the cloud
• Rising demand for AI-ready platforms
• The need for secure, scalable storage and data processing

Why this matters for businesses

For IT leaders, this growth is more than a headline number. It represents an opportunity to streamline costs, modernise operations, and adopt flexible subscription-based services without the heavy overhead of on-premise infrastructure.

Smaller businesses, in particular, stand to benefit. Instead of investing upfront in hardware and maintenance, they can now tap into enterprise-grade infrastructure through managed IT services, and device-as-a-service models, backed by stronger nationwide coverage.

EPS

At EPS, we see this shift every day. Our customers are increasingly asking for solutions that blend local service delivery with cloud-driven flexibility.

The expansion of Australia’s data centre ecosystem makes that possible ensuring we can deliver smarter, faster, and more resilient IT support across all locations.

The growth isn’t just about building more data centres, but also about building the backbone of Australia’s digital economy, one that helps businesses of all sizes grow with confidence.

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