Record Q1 data center spending of $6.2B, up ~100% QoQ, boosted Australia's investment growth, supporting an economy strained by energy costs and high rates (James Mayger/Bloomberg)

James Mayger / Bloomberg : Record Q1 data center spending of $6.2B, up ~100% QoQ, boosted Australia's investment growth, supporting an economy strained by energy costs and high rates — Record investment in data centers in Australia is providing much-needed support for the economy that's feeling the strain …

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