Why does AirTrunk lead Australia's data centre rankings?

AirTrunk leads the pack due to the scale and hyperscale capability of its Australian portfolio, including SYD1 in Western Sydney which provides more than 130MW of capacity across multiple buildings. AirTrunk was acquired by Blackstone in 2024 in a deal valuing the company at more than $24 billion, reinforcing its position as the region's most capitalised hyperscale operator.

What criteria define the top data centre operators in the Asia Pacific region?

The 2026 APAC ranking reflects a fundamental shift in how the industry values data centre operators, with selection criteria increasingly weighted toward power scale, sovereign capability, AI-ready infrastructure, and the ability to support hyperscale cloud and GPU workloads. Operators are assessed on total MW capacity, campus pipeline, certification credentials and their strategic role in national digital infrastructure.

Australia's Top 10 APAC Data Centres Ranking - Airtrunk leads the pack | Australia Data Centre Index

Data Centre Magazine's 2026 Top 10 APAC ranking recognises AirTrunk, NEXTDC and CDC Data Centres among the region's most strategically significant operators. The selection reflects a fundamental shift in how the industry values scale, sovereign capability and AI-ready infrastructure.

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