NEXTDC: NextDC launches new facility in Darwin

Australian data center firm NextDC this week officially opened D1 data center in Darwin, developed in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Vocus. 
 

NextDC CEO Craig Scroggie said: “D1 will play a pivotal role in accelerated computing and represents the next step towards achieving national digital equity for the Northern Territory. This facility will enable organizations operating in the Northern Territory to embrace digital innovation and compete in new and dynamic growth markets across the APAC region.”

He continued: “The close proximity to Darwin’s CBD and direct access to major subsea cable infrastructure will enable real-time responsiveness to operational and mission-critical requirements across all sectors, including government, mining, resources, and defense industries.”

Vocus CEO, Ellie Sweeney, said: “D1 Darwin is a major data center in Australia’s north and enables the deployment of critical infrastructure which plays an integral role in expanding Vocus’ network coverage into new and dynamic growth markets.”