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Macquarie Data Centres completes major upgrades to Sydney and Canberra Campuses
|Upgrades include the addition of two further ultra-secure zones and reflect the company’s ongoing investment in capability, capacity and security. Macquarie Data Centres, part of Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ), today announced it has comp...
AI: The New Frontier for Data Centre Optimisation
|Data centres are growing in both size and complexity, with more data being generated and stored than ever before. To support this booming demand and run more efficiently, modern data centres are moving away from old school mechanical operations to...
Cyber security is part of a bigger risk management challenge
|Sailors don’t let the fear of getting lost at sea stop them from sailing. Instead, they proactively reduce their risks by taking the right precautions – using GSP trackers, avoiding rough seas, and keeping their boats in tip-top shape. It’s ...
Why sovereignty is the crowning feature for data centres
|The word ‘sovereign’ has been in our collective vocabularies of late, with the coverage of King Charles III’s coronation. We all read extensively about how the late Queen was sovereign for 70 years; by that, many people came to understand that ...
Macquarie announces general meeting to change its name to Macquarie Technology Group Limited
|Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ) today announced that it intends to change its listed company name to Macquarie Technology Group, reflecting the company’s evolution to become a digital infrastructure business through its success in cloud infra...
Big data: Do you have sufficient runway for take-off?
|Sufficient capacity requires new data centre thinking. There’s a saying in aviation that you should always commence your take-off at the very start of the runway, and land at the very start of the runway, to maximise the runway you have availabl...
Data Sovereignty Guide: Considerations for Data Localisation and Relocation to Australia
|Recent amendments to data sovereignty laws around the world have left many businesses and organisations scratching their heads on new compliance requirements and considerations for security. Our guide aims to break down everything you need to know...
The SOCI Act Deadline is Here: A Guide to the Critical Infrastructure Bill in 2023
|The reliability and consistency of essential services have a significant impact on the security of Australia’s economy and society. With critical infrastructure becoming more interconnected and interdependent, the risk of geopolitical tensions a...
ATO Renews Cyber Security Contract with Macquarie Government
|The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has extended its cybersecurity support deal with Macquarie Government at a cost of $32.7 million. The secure internet gateway (SIG) and cybersecurity services contract has been extended until December 2024 and the tota...
A Guide to Data Centre Relocation: What You Need to Know
|Data centre relocation is undoubtedly a challenging journey for all involved. Every organisation has different resources and infrastructure requirements that can complicate procedures and it’s vital to consider these extensively for your own busine...