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Microsoft’s $25B Australian Investment: Avoiding AI’s Technology Lock-In

Microsoft’s $25B Australian Investment: Avoiding AI’s Technology Lock-In

Microsoft must recover a 28.7% historical ROIC on a $150bn global capex base, driving 10-25% annual price hikes for M365 users.

Apr 2026

Datagrid’s NZ Data Centre Moves to Implementation - ANZ Becomes Key Node in Global Digital Infrastructure

Datagrid’s NZ Data Centre Moves to Implementation - ANZ Becomes Key Node in Global Digital Infrastructure

The $3.4 billion Southland project leverages 100% renewable hydro power and free cooling to reduce energy costs by 15%.

Apr 2026

US Verdicts Hit Meta and YouTube - Implications for ANZ Social Media Regulation

US Verdicts Hit Meta and YouTube - Implications for ANZ Social Media Regulation

Landmark US verdicts awarding $381M in damages reinforce the legal basis for structural social media regulation in Australia and

Mar 2026

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4 Nov 2025 · Media · Forecast

Australia Advertising Expenditure Forecast 2025

Venture Insight’s forecast for total advertising spending from FY25 to FY30 predicts a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $27.844 billion in FY30. Television ad spending is expected to grow at 1.6% CAGR, with BVOD gains offsetting broadcast declines. Newspapers and magazines will see…

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