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Microsoft to invest $18 billion in Australia in AI push - Reuters

Microsoft to invest $18 billion in Australia in AI push - Reuters

Microsoft to invest $18 billion in Australia in AI push Reuters

April 23, 2026 at 01:00 AM Original source
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"the company said in a statement ahead of a speech by Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella at a Microsoft event in Sydney on Thursday."

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Microsoft to invest $18 billion in Australia in AI push - Reuters
Reutersvia rss

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Reutersvia ai

Microsoft announced plans to invest A$25 billion (approximately $17.9 billion) in Australia by the end of 2029 to enhance artificial intelligence capacity, including expanding Azure AI supercomputing and cloud infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity, and boosting AI skills.

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Microsoft announces Australia’s largest AI skilling commitment: three million people by 2028
Microsoft Newsvia ai

Microsoft committed to helping three million Australians build workforce-ready AI skills by the end of 2028, expanding access to practical, responsible AI training across classrooms, workplaces, and communities nationwide.

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Microsoft deepens commitment to Australia with A$25 billion investment in AI infrastructure, security, and skills
Microsoft Newsvia ai

Microsoft announced its largest-ever investment in Australia, pledging A$25 billion (approximately $18 billion) by the end of 2029 to expand AI infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance workforce AI skills, aligning with Australia's National AI Plan.

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Microsoft to invest $18 billion in Australia for AI push
Channel News Asiavia ai

Microsoft plans to invest A$25 billion (approximately $17.9 billion) in Australia by the end of 2029 to boost computing and artificial intelligence capacity, including expanding Azure AI supercomputing and cloud infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity, and enhancing AI skills.

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Reutersvia ai

Microsoft plans to invest A$25 billion ($18 billion) in Australia by 2029 to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure, marking its largest commitment in the country.

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Microsoft Commits $18 Billion to Build Australian AI Capacity
Bloombergvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Microsoft announces a $18 billion investment to expand Azure AI supercomputing and cloud infrastructure in Australia, aiming to strengthen AI capabilities in the region.

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Microsoft announces $18B investment in Australia's AI infrastructure
Anadolu Agencyvia ai

Microsoft's largest-ever investment in Australia aims to expand AI infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and provide AI skills training to three million Australians by 2028.

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Investing.comvia ai

Microsoft will invest A$25 billion ($18 billion) in Australia through 2029 to expand artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, marking its largest-ever commitment in the country. The investment will boost the company’s Azure AI supercomputing capacity and data centre footprint, with plans to expand its infrastructure by more than 140%.

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Investing.comvia ai

Microsoft said on Thursday that it will invest A$25 billion ($17.9 billion) in Australia by the end of 2029 to boost computing and artificial intelligence capacity in the nation.

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