Secure, Sovereign, and Compliant Australian Data Centres
Purpose built for hyperscale, global multinationals, and government. We are the leaders in Australian data centres.
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.
Australian For Data Centres.
We house and protect data for the world’s biggest hyperscalers, cloud and AI providers, global Fortune 500 companies, multinational enterprises and 42% of the Australian Federal Government. Our portfolio of data centres are highly connected and backed by certified engineering services to support even the highest density workloads. We do hard well, and we’ve never met a reference architecture we couldn’t handle.
Our Brand Promise.
We are Australia’s most experienced data centre operator with a 24+ year track record for operational excellence, safety and uptime. This is your safe, future-proofed home for AI and cloud workloads in Australia. Reducing customers risk and cost of change by being with a truly sovereign Australian provider.
When you work with us you not only gain access to our cutting-edge data centres but one of Australia’s largest technology companies, Macquarie Technology Group.
Our deeply interconnected, carrier-neutral data centres are designed to deliver end-to-end solutions with the technologies and partners we all know and trust.
Part of Australia’s critical infrastructure
Australian market expertise
Certified Strategic by the Australian Federal Government
Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) certified
A leadership team with years of experience in technology, infrastructure management and cloud expansion
Fully Sovereign, Australian Data Centres
200 government cleared engineers
4x7x365 hands and feet engineering support to perform tasks on your racks at your request, any time, day or night.
Net Promoter Score of +92
Why Choose Macquarie Data Centres?
Design and commercial flexibility
We offer flexible and adaptable solutions for any reference architecture, alongside flexible commercial models.
Operational Excellence
Our data centres are supported by 200+ government-cleared engineers who are onsite for everything from regular maintenance to urgent assistance for customers IT.
Data centres purpose for AI and cloud
We’re experienced in high-density and critical workloads with fungible designs that accommodate hybrid air and liquid cooling options.
Compliant with the highest Government security standards
Our sovereign data centres are part of Australia’s critical infrastructure and are Certified Strategic by the Australian Federal Government.
We consistently achieve industry-leading NPS scores of 80+
We wrote the book on customer service. Literally. NY Times best-selling author Joseph Michelli wrote the book ‘Customer Magic’ on our market-leading customer experience.
Sovereign Australian market specialists
A sovereign provider that knows the Aussie market better than anyone to offer you a secure gateway into Australia.
Part of the ASX-listed Macquarie Technology Group
We’re all-Australian owned, with no foreign debt and a strong balance sheet to offer transparency and reliability.
Complete Ownership
Macquarie Data Centres own the land, core & shell as well as the operations, making us a truly sovereign and independent provider.
Design and commercial flexibility
We offer flexible and adaptable solutions for any reference architecture, alongside flexible commercial models.Operational Excellence
Our data centres are supported by 200+ government-cleared engineers who are onsite for everything from regular maintenance to urgent assistance for customers IT.Data centres purpose for AI and cloud
We’re experienced in high-density and critical workloads with fungible designs that accommodate hybrid air and liquid cooling options.Compliant with the highest Government security standards
Our sovereign data centres are part of Australia’s critical infrastructure and are Certified Strategic by the Australian Federal Government.
We consistently achieve industry-leading NPS scores of 80+
We wrote the book on customer service. Literally. NY Times best-selling author Joseph Michelli wrote the book ‘Customer Magic’ on our market-leading customer experience.Sovereign Australian market specialists
A sovereign provider that knows the Aussie market better than anyone to offer you a secure gateway into Australia.Part of the ASX-listed Macquarie Technology Group
We’re all-Australian owned, with no foreign debt and a strong balance sheet to offer transparency and reliability.Complete Ownership
Macquarie Data Centres own the land, core & shell as well as the operations, making us a truly sovereign and independent provider.More than just a Data Centre
Meet Australia’s First Purpose Built for AI & Cloud Data Centre.
Unparalleled Connectivity & Carrier Neutrality.
We recognise the critical role of connectivity in driving your business’s success.
As a carrier-neutral provider, our customers have access to a vast range of connectivity solutions locally & globally.
Freedom to choose your connectivity partner
Seamless connectivity to over 900 data centres.
Physical & Virtual Cross connects
Cloud On
Ramps
Data Centre
interconnects
Secure internet connectivity
Freedom to choose your connectivity partner
Seamless connectivity to over 900 data centres.
Physical & Virtual Cross connects
Cloud On
Ramps
Data Centre
interconnects
Secure internet
connectivity
Our Data Centre Locations.
We currently have six state-of-the-art data centres across three main campuses, purpose-built for hyperscale, Enterprise and Government.
Our Colocation Intellicentres.
 Macquarie Park
Campus Learn More |  Sydney CBD
Campus Learn More |  CanberraCampus Learn More | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Sydney’s Macquarie Park North Zone, New South Wales | Sydney CBD, New South Wales | Canberra ACT |
| Accessibility | 15 minutes from the central business district located in Sydney’s strategic north zone. | Situated in Sydney’s central business district | Confidential for security purposes |
| Total Load Capacity / IT Load Campus | 63 MW | 3 MW | 3 MW |
| Uptime Guarantee | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Technical Data Hall Space/Technical Area | Over 30 000m2 | 1,330m2 | Confidential for security purposes |
| Deployment Level | Hyperscale, AI & Cloud, Enterprise, Critical Infrastructure & Government | Hyperscale, AI & Cloud, Enterprise, Critical Infrastructure & Government | Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure |
| ISO 27001 Certification |  | | |
| ISO 9001 Certification | | | |
| ISO 14001 Certification | | | |
| ISO 45001 Certification | | | |
| PCI-DSS Certification | | | |
| SSAE SOC1 Type I and II Certification | | (Type 2 only) | (Type 2 Certification I) |
| SSAE SOC2 Type I and II Certification | | | |
| SCEC Zone 2 and higher Certification | | | |
| SCEC SPSF Zoning & Certification | (Zone 3 Enclaves
and Higher) | (Zone 3 Enclaves
and Higher) | (Zone 4 Available,
Zone 5 Ready) |
| Federal Government Certified Strategic Hosting Provider | | | |
| DISP Certified – Defence Industry Security Program | | | |
| 200+ Engineers Security Cleared to Government Standards | | | |
| Available office and storage area | | | |
Our data centres are purpose built for.
Cloud Hyperscalers
By offering you increased capacity for high-volume data and storage.
Government
By offering you Government approved Certified Strategic infrastructure, with close physical proximity to government agencies
Enterprise
By offering you unmatched scalability, performance, compliance and reliability.
AI
By offering you high-density power and cooling to support AI workloads.
International Inbound
By offering you a secure and complaint foothold in Australia support by local market expertise.
Critical Infrastructure
By offering you verified sovereign and secure infrastructure that is complaint with local regulations including, the SOCI Act 2018.
Cloud Hyperscalers
By offering you increased capacity for high-volume data and storage.Government
By offering you Government approved Certified Strategic infrastructure, with close physical proximity to government agenciesEnterprise
By offering you unmatched scalability, performance, compliance and reliability.AI
By offering you high-density power and cooling to support AI workloads.International Inbound
By offering you a secure and complaint foothold in Australia support by local market expertise.Critical Infrastructure
By offering you verified sovereign and secure infrastructure that is complaint with local regulations including, the SOCI Act 2018.Global Connectivity.
Our deeply interconnected, carrier neutral data centres are designed to deliver end-to-end solutions with the technologies and partners we all know and trust.
Cloud Services Gateway
Integrate your colocation, dedicated servers, private clouds and public clouds. Our Cloud Services Gateway provides secure, agile and low-latency connectivity between your LAUNCHTM environment (Macquarie Cloud Service’s private cloud) or colocated hosting environment to any of the public clouds.
Cloud Services Gateway can also be used to provide Layer 2 or Layer 3 connectivity between your colocated hosting environment and over 700 3rd party data centres around the world.
Google Cloud Interconnect Partner
With Cloud Services Gateway for Google Cloud Partner Interconnect, your office, Collocated services, and LAUNCHTM Hybrid and Private cloud services can all be connected directly to Google Cloud for:
- Increased security – your link is your own, and part of your wider defence-in-depth framework
- Lower latency – with a direct, known, short path straight from your service to Google
Heavily reduced data egress charges. Interconnect enables you to transfer large pools of data between networks, which can be more cost-effective than VPN tunnels or purchasing additional bandwidth over the public Internet
Our Cloud Services Gateway is available from all Intellicentres as well as our Perth and Melbourne PoPs.
Our Colocation Services.
We house and protect data for the world’s biggest hyperscalers, cloud and AI providers, global Fortune 500 companies, multinational enterprises and 42% of the Australian Federal Government.
Our portfolio of data centres are highly connected and backed by certified engineering services to support even the highest density workloads. We do hard well, and we’ve never met a reference architecture we couldn’t handle.
Custom IT Environments
From racks, hall & suites, we offer flexible height, depth and width in our racks, because we know not all equipment is created equal.
Power
High-density power solution with multiple redundancies to deliver a 100% uptime guarantee.
Cooling
We support air and liquid cooling technology. From direct-to-chip and immersion cooling, we can provide tailored environments to meet your specific requirements
Cabling
Custom copper 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
Cages securely keep unauthorised individuals at safe distance, but if that’s not enough you can request your own room or suite with slab-to-slab walls.
Engineering Services/ Design Services
We’re the experts in building custom environments. Our team hasn’t managed a reference architecture they couldn’t handle.
Custom IT Environments
From racks, hall & suites, we offer flexible height, depth and width in our racks, because we know not all equipment is created equal.Power
High-density power solution with multiple redundancies to deliver a 100% uptime guarantee.Cooling
We support air and liquid cooling technology. From direct-to-chip and immersion cooling, we can provide tailored environments to meet your specific requirementsCabling
Custom copper 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
Cages securely keep unauthorised individuals at safe distance, but if that’s not enough you can request your own room or suite with slab-to-slab walls.Additional Services.
Leverage the capability across Macquarie Technology Group. Rest assured that your critical IT environment will be managed end-to-end inhouse by a trusted Australian provider.
Private and Hybrid-Multi Cloud
Private, public and hybrid cloud solutions that can support your cloud strategy to achieve increased operational efficiency, productivity and flexibility.
IT Hardware
Provision of servers and racks to support your IT requirements.
Cyber Security
Government-grade 24x7x365 Managed Cyber Security Services delivered by onshore Australian security specialists.
Telco Services
A Telco partner offering sovereign communication solutions for enterprise and government.
Private and Hybrid-Multi Cloud
Private, public and hybrid cloud solutions that can support your cloud strategy to achieve increased operational efficiency, productivity and flexibility.IT Hardware
Provision of servers and racks to support your IT requirements.Cyber Security
Government-grade 24x7x365 Managed Cyber Security Services delivered by onshore Australian security specialists.Telco Services
A Telco partner offering sovereign communication solutions for enterprise and government.Intellihands: Our team is your team.
All the back-up you need. Whenever you need it.
Technical support and fault finding.
Urgent assistance.
Regular or adhoc maintenance.
Device restart through to entire build.
Do an inventory of a rack including taking photos.
Unpack, rack, configure and connect new equipment.
Console to servers to perform scripted tasks or to operate as remote hands.
Swap faulty equipment.
Escort a contractor to perform required task.
Our in-house team of experts, including over 200 Government cleared engineers provide 24x7x365 hands and feet engineering support to perform tasks on your racks at your request, any time, day or night.
Intellihands is our onsite service, available to customers on-demand, 24x7x365. Members from our team of 200+ government cleared engineers are always onsite to assist with anything from urgent requests to regular maintenance.
Commercial Flexibility.
As the home of two out of three of the world’s largest public cloud hyperscalers, global multinationals and corporates, we understand that each of our clients and their data centre needs are unique. We do not offer standardised pricing packages but instead seek to understand your requirements and tailor a bespoke colocation solution for your organisation.
Industry Certifications.
Our compliance programs are extensive, and we are one of the most certified data centres in Australia and the world. That’s why we are the chosen partner for the Australian Federal Government and Fortune 500 companies.
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 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organisations certified to the standard demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that organizations use to manage their environmental performance. ISO 14001 certification demonstrates a business manages its environmental responsibilities in a systematic and effective manner.
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.
Uptime Tier III
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
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
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 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organisations certified to the standard demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that organizations use to manage their environmental performance. ISO 14001 certification demonstrates a business manages its environmental responsibilities in a systematic and effective manner.
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.Client Testimonials.
We have deep, collaborative relationships with our clients, and their words speak for themselves:
"Although the team at Collaboro are cloud application experts, we’re not cloud infrastructure experts. We knew we needed to form the right partnerships to bring those skills to the table."
"The fact that our data resides within an ISO27001 (the highest global standard for data security) certified data centre gives us a real competitive advantage, it allows our customers peace of mind that their sensitive data exists under the highest global standard for data security. The same can’t be said for some of our competitors. "
"Cafs is a trusted advisor to vulnerable people in our community, and we have a 24/7 mission critical mandate. We simply can’t risk any sort of breach or attack, so investment in security is non-negotiable."
"We wanted a partner that aligns closely with our brand promise (experience, confidence and clarity) with customer-service in their DNA that we can count on as an extension of our team."
"We get a level of comfort that the SLA of 99.95% uptime directly mirrors our own contracts. In terms of compliance, it also helps us maintain our PCI DSS certification which is essential for our core business."
Sovereign AI: Why It Matters.
Sovereign AI allows companies to keep their AI operations safe, onshore and compliant with complex Australian regulations.
AI is reshaping industries, but where and how it runs is just as important as what it does. For organisations expanding AI capabilities in Australia, sovereignty isn’t just a way to reduce risk – it’s a strategic necessity.
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?
A well-designed data centre encompasses 5 key elements ( amongst others) such as connectivity, power, cooling, security, and location. Here’s what you can expect from a top-notch 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
Together, these factors create a high-performing data centre that prioritizes efficiency, reliability, and security.
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?
Macquarie Data Centres, Australia’s leading provider of data centre solutions, operates three cutting-edge Data Centre Campuses strategically situated in Australia’s key innovation hubs of Sydney and Canberra. These state-of-the-art campuses boast multiple data centres, meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of our esteemed customers. From scalable capacity options to advanced cooling systems and a range of additional facilities, we are committed to delivering bespoke solutions that empower businesses to thrive in today’s data-driven world.
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.