Under the investment plan, Microsoft will expand its Azure AI supercomputing and cloud infrastructure across Australia, including deploying advanced AI processors and increasing its local cloud footprint by more than 140% by 2029.
The company will also deepen its work with the Australian Signals Directorate through the Microsoft–ASD Cyber Shield programme, extending coverage to additional federal agencies to improve security configuration and threat visibility across critical government systems.
Business Council of Australia chief executive Bran Black said the package underscores Australia’s position in the global AI race.
“This is a global game-changer for Australia and exactly the kind of investment we need to capture the economic opportunity of the AI era,” Black said in a statement.
“Microsoft’s $25 billion commitment to infrastructure and cyber security will support jobs, lift productivity, and contribute to long-term economic growth. This shows how Australia can be a leader in AI and the scale of the economic opportunity that comes with it.”