Schneider Electric research highlights infrastructure gap for AI adoption
Schneider Electric research finds 70% of Australian tech decision-makers say more digital and energy infrastructure investment is needed to unlock AI's economic benefits.
7 in 10 Australian tech decision-makers say more digital and energy infrastructure investment is needed to realise AI's economic benefits.
Will AI infrastructure investment create more work for electricians and builders in Australia?
Electricians and builders may see increased demand for data centre and energy infrastructure projects as AI adoption drives construction activity.
Key takeaways
- 70% of Australian tech decision-makers believe current infrastructure is insufficient for AI adoption.
- Demand for digital and energy infrastructure upgrades could flow through to trades work.
- Electricians and builders may benefit from data centre and power infrastructure projects.
- The research was conducted by Schneider Electric, a global energy management company.
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