UNSW faces 95% cut to Microsoft 365 storage allocation by October amid AI-driven capacity pressures
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Juha Saarinen
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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is facing a 95% reduction in its Microsoft 365 storage allocation by October 2024, forcing the institution to implement aggressive space-saving measures. The cuts are speculated to be linked to Microsoft's push to free up data center capacity amid the AI boom. UNSW is advising staff and students to delete unnecessary files, move data to alternative storage, and prepare for a dramatically reduced storage environment. The article analyzes the broader implications for educational institutions reliant on cloud services from major tech providers.
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Speculation Microsoft is looking to free up space in AI boom.
The reduction in storage allocation will require significant changes to how the university manages its digital assets.
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