The opening has been three years in the making after NextDC won the NT government’s data centre expression of interest process in October 2021, according to Arn.
Key technical specifications of Darwin D1 includes:
7MW target capacity
3,000m2 technical IT space
100% Uptime
1,000 rack capacity
2,000m2 mission critical space (MCX)
Australian specialist fibre and network solutions provider Vocus integrated its Terabit Territory fibre network within the data centre to connect networking required for digital infrastructure and mission critical operational centres in Darwin.
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“Connecting to the Vocus’ Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable (DJSC) submarine system will unlock Darwin as a major new digital hub for the Asia-Pacific, delivering unparalleled redundancy and reliability to the region,” states Vocus CEO Ellie Sweeney.
D1 provides digital infrastructure combined with low latency access to a national partner ecosystem which interconnects the region to global cloud platforms, telecommunication providers, and digital service providers.
“This facility will enable organisations operating in the Northern Territory to embrace digital innovation and compete in new and dynamic growth markets across the APAC region,” says NextDC CEO Craig Scroggie.
“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 defence industries," he adds.
“D1 Darwin marks an exciting milestone for the Territory’s accelerating digital economy, providing numerous local and global organisations with mission critical infrastructure combined with access to global cloud platforms to drive and implement their digital growth strategies,” says Northern Territory chief minister Eva Lawler.
“Northern Territory business and government will be able to significantly boost the capability of their current digital footprint, actively supporting our Digital Territory Action Plan to enable all Territorians to reach their potential and thrive in a digital economy,” Lawler adds.
Importantly, several organisations are also involved as Foundational Partners in the Digital Development Program at D1 Darwin to further expand and connect the NT digital economy to critical infrastructure in addition to a nationwide ecosystem of service providers and global cloud platforms. These partners include Aussie Broadband, GSL Networks, and NetVault.
The opening of D1 comes months after NextDC initiated raising $1.3 billion capital to ramp the development and fit-out work across its Sydney and Melbourne data centres.
