Sydney, Australia – Databricks has announced plans to invest US$300m over the next three years in Australia and New Zealand, as the company seeks to expand its regional presence and respond to growing demand for data and artificial intelligence services.
The company mentioned that the funding will support a new regional headquarters, wider deployment of its latest platforms, and training initiatives aimed at improving workforce capabilities in data and AI.
Following this, a new headquarters is scheduled to open later this year at 400 George Street in Sydney. The 22,000-square-foot site will increase the company’s existing office space fourfold and is expected to accommodate a larger workforce as well as dedicated training areas for staff, customers and partners.
“We’re seeing a clear shift from AI experimentation to impact across ANZ enterprises. Organisations are moving beyond pilots into production—from improving customer experiences to streamlining operations,” Adam Beavis, Vice President and Country Manager at Databricks ANZ, commented.
“Our US$300m investment reflects the pace of adoption and our long-term commitment to the region.”
Additionally, Databricks also confirmed that three of its newer products are now generally available in Australia and New Zealand. These include Lakebase, a serverless PostgreSQL database designed for AI agents; Genie, a conversational tool that enables staff to interact with corporate data using natural language; and Agent Bricks, a platform for developing and governing AI agents using enterprise data.
The City of Melbourne’s partnership with Databricks has helped establish a unified data platform to support digital transformation projects and improve access to operational insights. The use of natural language tools has also enabled employees to analyse complex datasets more easily.
“Through our partnership with Databricks, we have built a modern, unified data foundation to power our data and AI transformation and deliver real outcomes for our community,” Andrew Rowse, Head Councillor of Innovation and Education Portfolio at the City of Melbourne, shared.
“It’s empowering our people to self-serve insights and accelerating our journey to becoming a truly data-driven organization.”
Alongside infrastructure investment, Databricks plans to train 100,000 learners across Australia and New Zealand over the next five years. The programme will include boot camps, hackathons, customer-led training schemes and events across multiple cities, with a focus on helping both technical and non-technical workers build practical AI and data skills.
