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Strategically placed Data Centre Campuses in Australia’s key innovation hubs, such as Sydney North Zone and Canberra, our cutting-edge facilities are built for scale and fully compatible with your cloud infrastructure.
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Our Sovereign, Secure and Compliant Colocation-ready data centres.
Our trusted colocation solutions are built to protect and secure your mission-critical IT infrastructure. Find out why Macquarie Data Centres are trusted by over 42% of the Australian Federal Government.
We are uniquely placed and by partnering with Macquaire Data Centres, you not only get world-leading data centre and colocation facilities, but you also benefit from over 30 years of experience as a leader in the Australian technology, telecommunications and Government industries.
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Certifications & Standards.
At Macquarie Data Centres we recognise how important security is when it comes to protecting your data. We’re experts in seriously secure, sovereign and compliant colocation service and our Sydney data centres have been benchmarked to adhere to the highest technical and operational standards.
We’re committed to more than just meeting industry standards, We are dedicated to ensuring your data and critical applications are protected. That’s why we continue to innovate more efficient security solutions that not only mitigate risk but to ensure your data is protected with the highest levels of security.
Our compliance programs and certifications are extensive, making us one of the most certified data centres in Australia and the world.
Uptime Tier III certified data centres incorporate concurrently maintainable infrastructure with redundant components and redundant distribution paths to serve the critical environment. These facilities require no shutdown when equipment needs maintenance or replacement, making them suitable for ICT services and workloads requiring very high availability.
ISO 27001 is a widely recognized international standard for an organization’s information security management system (ISMS). An ISMS is a set of policies relating to information security and the management of IT related risk. Assurance to this standard provides customers with confidence that confidential information will remain confidential.
PCI-DSS certification is a regulatory requirement for any company that processes credit card information, with the intent to protect card data from hackers and cyber criminals. Macquarie Data Centres’ certified compliance with PCI physical security requirements greatly assists customers requiring PCI DSS certification.
SCEC Designed for Government
All Macquarie Data Centre facilities are assessed by an accredited auditor to meet the Attorney General’s PSPF Facility requirements. Macquarie Data Centres routinely establishes high security environments for government and corporate customer requirements.
Australian Government Security Cleared Personnel
Personnel working in high security government environments require a security assessment by the Department of Defence. These security clearances are issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). Macquarie maintains a large contingent of vetted personnel at all facilities.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
SOC 1&2
The Service Organization Controls (SOC) reporting standard is defined by the US American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). SOC reporting mirrors the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) No. 3402. Controls assessed include finance, security, availability, integrity of processing, confidentiality and privacy.
ISO 45001
The ISO 45001 international standard is used to develop and certify an organization’s occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. OH&S systems manage risks and enable continued OH&S performance through implementing effective policies and objectives.
DISP
Membership in the The Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), managed by the Defence IndustrySecurity Office (DISO), is essentially security vetting for Australian businesses and indicates that members understand and are able to meet their security obligations when engaging in Defence projects, contracts and tenders.
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What we offer.
Racks
We offer flexible height, depth and width in our racks, because we know not all equipment is created equal.
Power
We have standard power allocations, and can offer more custom designs, like direct 3 phase power for high-density infrastructure requirements.
Cabling
Custom or fibre connections just the way you want and make use of our redundant and diverse meet-me-rooms to connect to the outside world.
Security
From curb side to custom cage designs we provide our customers with 24/7 security services.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What is a data centre?
Data centres serve as highly secure, dependable, and well-connected physical spaces to house physical IT infrastructure. They are utilized globally by organizations & governments to safeguard and house the world’s most vital data.
What are the key 5 elements of data centre?
- Efficient connectivity that enables seamless data exchange with external networks, cloud services, and other data centres.
- Reliable power supply with multiple redundancies to ensure uninterrupted operation uptime.
- Comprehensive cooling systems to maintain an optimal temperature for the infrastructure.
- Robust security measures to protect against data compromise or theft.
- Proximity to major CBD’s and innovation hubs to allow for low latency connections and processing
What types of data centres do you operate?
Macquarie Data Centres are at the forefront of Australia’s data centre industry, operating the nation’s most highly secure and fully compliant sovereign facilities. With a focus on flexibility and scalability, our centres are purposefully designed to meet your evolving business needs. From data centre services to colocation solutions, we provide the data centres you can rely on.
Where are your data centres located in Australia and Sydney?
What are the specifications of your facilities?
Macquarie Data Centres, Australia’s top data centre solutions provider, operates three advanced Data Centre Campuses. Each campus has multiple data centres, customized to fit our customers’ unique requirements.
For detailed technical specifications of each campus, please visit the data centres page by clicking here.
What security measures do you have in place?
Macquarie Data Centres are serious about security. Our Data Centres are secured thanks to our The Physical, The Systems & Our People.
Some ways we ensure the highest level of security for our customers:
- 6+ points of secure access including biometric scanning.
- 24/7/365 Physical and digital monitoring.
- We have zones classified under the PSPF (SCEC) Zoning which identifies security zones (1 to 5) for the protection of government information and assets.
- Highly trained and government security cleared staff. These security clearances are issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
- Surveillance and Photography Low light surveillance cameras around the perimeter of each facility and internal CCTV Surveillance cameras cover all entry points.
- We own and operate a fully sovereign service.
What types of clients typically use your facilities?
Macquarie Data Centres serves a diverse clientele, including two-thirds of global public cloud hyperscalers, over 42% of the Australian Federal Government, esteemed Global Fortune 500 companies, and prominent Australian corporates.
With our highly flexible and scalable Data Centres, we provide world-class security, alignment with global certifications, and adherence to international compliance standards. Our services attract customers from various industries, specializing in Technology, AI & ML, Critical Infrastructure, Defence & Government, HPC & Graphics processing, FSI & Health.
Rest assured, our globally recognized technical team is prepared to handle any reference architecture with utmost expertise and proficiency.
What is the total capacity of your data centres?
Macquarie Data Centres, Australia’s top data centre solutions provider, operates three advanced Data Centre Campuses. Each campus has multiple data centres, customized to fit our customers’ unique requirements.
For detailed technical specifications of each campus, please visit the data centres pages here:
Sydney Data Centres
Macquarie Park Data Centre Campus
Canberra Data Centres
Do you have a plan for expanding your data centres in the future?
Absolutely! As a renowned data centre provider in Australia, Macquarie Data Centres is continuously expanding to meet the needs of both new and existing customers. In June 2023, Macquarie Technology Group, their parent company, successfully completed an institutional placement that secured significant funding. This strategic investment will support future data center growth initiatives.
How do you ensure redundancy and reliability at your data centres?
Our state-of-the-art data centres prioritize redundancy and reliability, delivering unparalleled service. With prestigious Uptime Tier Certifications, our facilities validate our commitment to exceptional uptime and uninterrupted service.
Equipped with a comprehensive range of cooling and power options, our data centres guarantee 100% uptime for our valued customers. Our Sydney CBD facility holds the Australian record for an impressive 23 years, setting the industry benchmark. This achievement showcases our relentless pursuit of excellence and ensures our customers can rely on us with unwavering reliability.
What measures are taken by you to ensure the energy efficiency of their facilities?
Macquarie Data Centres have modern facilities that leverage best-in-class technology and analytics to optimise their energy use and maintain below-industry-average Power Utilisation Efficiency (PUE).
What certifications do your facilities have?
Macquarie Data Centres excel in providing highly secure, sovereign, and compliant colocation services. Our meticulous adherence to the most stringent technical and operational standards sets us apart on a global scale.
Our comprehensive compliance programs enable us to proudly claim the title of one of the most certified data centres in Australia and beyond. Our impressive array of certifications includes, but is not limited to, Uptime Tier III, ISO 27001, PCI DSS 3.2.1, SCEC Designed for Government, Australian Government Security Cleared Personnel, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SSAE SOC 1&2, and ISO 45001.
For more information about our industry-leading certifications, please visit our compliance page by clicking here.