Sunshine Coast Tech Scene Sees Cable Landing, Data Investments and AI Trials

Local projects including a Google-backed submarine cable and a major data centre investment are advancing the region's digital infrastructure.

By Sunshine Coast Tech Desk · Published 20 July 2026

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The Tabua international submarine cable is expected to land at Maroochydore in the first half of 2026.

This project, backed by Google, connects Australia to Fiji and the United States and is intended to enhance digital resilience for the Sunshine Coast.

Connectivity Project Targets Maroochydore

The landing of the Tabua cable at Maroochydore forms part of broader efforts to strengthen international links for local businesses and services.

Sunshine Coast Council has launched Data Connect, a free digital infrastructure marketplace that links businesses with large data needs to local telecommunication partners via the International Broadband Network.

Investments Expand Digital Capacity

NEXTDC is investing $200 million to expand its digital footprint in Queensland with a new data centre in Maroochydore, supporting the region's AI and digital services growth.

Sunshine Coast-based firm Entag acquired Rubicon 8 in a deal backed by Anchorage Capital Partners to expand technology service capabilities for local businesses.

AI Avatar Trial Begins in City Centre

The region introduced Laura, an AI-enabled Customer Service Avatar trialed by the Council in Maroochydore City Centre to enhance community services using augmented reality and ChatGPT.

These developments build on existing local infrastructure and council programs to support technology adoption.

Businesses can explore Data Connect through the Sunshine Coast Council website for connections to telecommunication partners, while monitoring updates on the Tabua cable and NEXTDC data centre from official project announcements.

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