Data centre operator NEXTDC has opened a $100 million, state of the art facility on Frome Street to further enhance the state’s digital economy.
Dubbed A1 Adelaide, the building has approximately 3,000sq m of IT space and will play a “critical role” in supporting the progress of South Australia’s government, defence, space, health, mining and resource industries.
It is the state’s first Tier IV certified data centre—and the most advanced of its kind in South Australia—meaning it is completely fault tolerant.
NEXTDC chief executive Craig Scroggie says A1 provides world-class digital infrastructure, featuring Artificial Intelligence Certification and 100 per cent Uptime (measure of system reliability) guarantee.
“The A1 facility is Adelaide’s first Uptime Institute Tier IV-certified data centre which will play a pivotal role in accelerating digital innovation and preparing South Australia to take advantage of the fourth industrial revolution powered by the development and adoption of AI,” he says.
“A1 Adelaide, which is located in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, offers high density power, liquid cooling and diverse connectivity, and will provide real-time responsiveness to mission-critical requirements for key South Australian industries such as aerospace, defence and mining.
“Additionally with global tech’ companies expanding their footprint to include a presence in Adelaide, A1 will provide AI certified, trusted critical infrastructure to drive their innovation ambitions as well as make the state attractive for ongoing investment.”
South Australian Treasurer Stephen Mullighan says the data centre is a key advancement for South Australia’s digital economy.
“(It will provide) numerous large-scale investment opportunities for local and global organisations seeking to leverage our state as a platform for economic growth, innovation and development,” Mr Mullighan says.
“The South Australian business and government sectors will be able to substantially improve the resilience of their digital products and services offered to citizens, customers and partners, further strengthening our Digital Strategy to enable every South Australian to live and thrive in the digital world.”
Fibre network provider Vocus has collaborated with NEXTDC, which will enhance its fibre capability from Adelaide to Melbourne, Perth and Darwin to meet the growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies.
Vocus chief executive Ellie Sweeney says digital infrastructure plays a critical role in business success.
“I am delighted to be strengthening our partnership with NEXTDC to advance South Australia’s (SA) digital economy,” she says.
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