A colocation space typically has many clients that can include large organisations (like the Australian government) to small businesses (like a local real estate firm). The business brings its IT technology to the data centre colocation facility, where it’s given power and kept cool. Clients manage the design and management of the IT technology, but the team at Macquarie Data Centres ensure the data is well-protected from risk.
- Cabinets – A cabinet is a fastening space that holds a server rack. In data centres with multiple clients, the servers within the cabinets are often kept together on an increased floor area with other clients and may share power and cooling tools.
- Cages – A cage is a server within a typical raised-floor data centre, but it’s encircled with mesh walls and protected by a locked door. Cages may share energy and cooling infrastructure among customers.
- Suites – A suite is a private server area located in a raised data centre colocation facility. It’s surrounded by heavy partitions and a secured door. Suites can share power and cooling tools with other data centre clients, but many choose to have this infrastructure provided separately.
Defence-in-Depth.
Threats to private data are evolving, and in response, Macquarie Data Centres deliver physical security to ensure defences against intrusion. Its 10-point model prevents intrusions, stops targeted attacks and scans for vulnerabilities, with total compliance to the ISO, PCI, ASIO T4 and ISM standards.
- Anti-Virus
- Certifications and Compliance
- Firewalling and Design
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Micro-Segmentation
- Patching, Updates, Rights and Versioning
- People, Process and Policies Fuel the Colocation Space
- Physical Security
- Secure Backup and Disaster Recovery Design
- Secure Connectivity
Tier III Certified.
Our colocation data centres have been designed to efficiently utilise space while allowing ample room for growth in a secure and comfortable facility. Our sovereign colocation services are secure and compliant to the highest operational and technical thresholds. Protecting data is paramount at all Macquarie Data Centres, across our sites in Sydney and Canberra, making us the most certified data centre colocation facility in.
42% of all Australian Federal Government Agencies trust Macquarie Data Centres, as do many Fortune 500 companies.