Project Description
No one likes being left behind. To stay competitive, Australia must move fast to become Asia-Pacific’s leading AI and cloud hub. The CSIRO estimates digital technologies, including AI, could add $315 billion to our economy by 2028 [1]. The question is: how do we get there?
The answer lies in data centres.
Think of them like airports. Airports connect people to the world; data centres connect us to information, AI, and digital services. If an airport is too far away, travel slows and opportunities are lost. The same is true for data centres: their location shapes speed, reliability, and whether businesses and communities can truly benefit from emerging technologies.
But just like airports need smart planning and clear flight paths, data centres need intelligent placement and public trust. And with billion-dollar investments already coming from Amazon, NextDC and Goodman Group, the time to act is now.
Introducing Datafields — the latest solution from Team Data Revolution.
Datafields is an advanced analytics platform that helps policymakers, energy providers, investors, and communities plan the future layout of Australia’s data centres — and the energy they’ll require.
It has two key components: data-driven location intelligence and an interactive simulation.
With location intelligence, Datafields analyses infrastructure, energy, and geography. Using the Digital Atlas of Australia, we mapped power stations, transmission lines, and fuel types — essential for assessing if a site can sustain a tier 1 through to a tier 4 data centre, which often need multiple, diverse power sources and redundancies.
The simulation lets users set a budget, pick a site, and design a data centre profile. It shows construction costs, IT capacity, uptime guarantees, latency to nearby communities, and the grid impact. We integrated Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population and Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics to project demand growth and energy needs, ensuring decisions aren’t just good for today but also sustainable long term.
And here’s where AI makes a difference: Datafields doesn’t just throw numbers at you. It interprets results in plain language. Instead of “x megawatts required,” it tells you:
-Is this site affordable?
-Is it sustainable?
-Will it stress the grid or benefit the community?
This transforms raw data into actionable insight, building trust and clarity for decision-makers.
The purpose of Datafields is simple: smarter, more transparent decisions about where to build and how to power Australia’s digital future.
This isn’t just about servers. With Datafields, Australia can cut through the noise, plan smarter, and secure its place as the digital powerhouse of the Asia-Pacific.
Let’s build it wisely.
Join the mission. Try Datafields today.
[1] https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/list-critical-technologies-national-interest/ai-technologies
