Digital Infrastructure Research, Forecasts & Analysis

Digital Infrastructure Surges in April 2026 on Record Data Center Utilization and Graphene Breakthroughs

EQUITY INSIGHT SERIES | Q1 2026: Big Tech Q1 2026 Earnings

The Q1 2026 earnings season for Big Tech marked a pivotal shift in investor sentiment regarding artificial intelligence. While Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Apple all exceeded revenue expectations, the market's reaction diverged based on the clarity of AI-driven returns. This analysis expl…

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

This report analyses the strategic logic of Microsoft’s Australian expansion, the financial necessity of future price hikes, the resulting risks of a global AI oligopoly, and the specific steps Australian firms must take to manage their exposure to this emerging dependency.

Australian Data Centre Interconnect Market: Set to Boom with AI Surge

Australia’s connectivity needs are unique, driven by the dual necessity of internal metropolitan efficiency and external global reach. The Data Centre to Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) market serves as the nervous system of our digital economy, facilitating the exchange of data between geographical…

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

This report analyses the strategic development of Datagrid’s hyperscale data centre in Southland, New Zealand, and the associated Tasman Ring subsea cable network. It explores how the project leverages New Zealand’s renewable energy and cool climate to create a globally competitive 'AI Factory.' Th…

Telstra’s Mobile Price Hikes a Bitter Pill - For A Healthier Industry

This report analyses the 2024–2026 surge in Australian mobile pricing, led by Telstra’s May 2026 adjustments. It explores competitive responses, the strategic role of sub-brands like Boost and amaysim, and the fiscal imperative of price increases to sustain infrastructure investment amidst rising c…

Hyperscale Data Centre Growth Threatens ANZ Telco Revenues and Digital Sovereignty

This report examines the rapid evolution of the Australian and New Zealand data centre sectors as they transition from local colocation markets into critical nodes for global AI computation. It analyzes the macro drivers of this growth, including the emergence of 'AI Factories' and the impact of so…

The Seat is Dead - Investors and IT Service Firms Prepare for a Post-SaaS World

The February 2026 collapse of the ASX Information Technology (XIJ) sector marks a structural pivot in the Australasian TMT landscape. Driven by a "confidence compression" in seat-based revenue models, market darlings like Xero and WiseTech have experienced historic de-valuations as artificial intel…