Microsoft Technology Centre in Sydney.
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Microsoft has opened a new technology centre in Sydney, with the idea to work with Australian organisations to accelerate digital transformation, focusing specifically on the impact that cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) can make in both the public and private sectors.
The multimillion-dollar ‘state-of-the-art’ Microsoft Technology Centre (MTC), officially launched on Tuesday, offers visitors access to explore digital opportunities through an envisioning theatre, an exploration showcase where Microsoft and partner solutions are demonstrated, an innovation factory, a social hub, and a cybersecurity room, as well as workshop and boardroom areas.
The MTC will be staffed by seven of the company’s staff members, comprised of a director, five technical architects, and a technology manager.
“This is a significant and important investment by Microsoft in the Australian market,” Microsoft Australia managing director Steven Worrall said. “The Microsoft Technology Centre will help our customers accelerate their digital journeys by bringing together the right resources — people and technology — in one location to demonstrate what can be achieved in their organisation and then to work with them to bring that to life.”