This report explains how rapid AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand is driving unprecedented pressure on energy systems, data centers, and sustainability targets. It outlines challenges such as soaring power consumption, grid limitations, rising emissions, and the need for resilient data infrastructures capable of supporting AI at scale. The report emphasizes the shift toward more efficient architectures, including all-flash storage, consolidation, automation, and sustainable design principles. It highlights how organizations can prepare for AI workloads by modernizing infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, reducing cooling requirements, and embedding long-term ESG strategies into digital transformation plans.

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