Macquarie Cloud Services Collaborates With CAUDIT To Advance IT In Education
Macquarie Cloud Services to provide a purpose-built platform for Australasian education and research sectors to modernise IT infrastructure securely, affordably, and without disruption.
Macquarie Cloud Services, part of Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ), have today announced the launch of CAUDIT Cloud, a purpose-built cloud solution for research and education, designed in collaboration with CAUDIT, the peak body for ICT in the higher education and research sectors across Australasia, to support the full spectrum of university ICT needs.
Burdened by the growing pressure of budget constraints, increasing compliance and regulatory standards, and the need to manage expanding volumes of data while meeting the demands of technological innovation, much of the infrastructure Australia's research and education sector relies on is ill-equipped to meet the challenge.
Underpinned by enterprise-grade infrastructure and delivered by Australia's most recommended cloud provider, Macquarie Cloud Services, CAUDIT Cloud has been developed to meet that challenge. The solution will support modern education and research institutions by delivering a pre-vetted and cost-effective solution tailored to the individual organisation's needs.
The importance of flexibility
CAUDIT Cloud is designed to help give institutions an alternative to expensive or unstable cloud environments without the risks that come from building from the ground up, according to Jonathan Staff, Head of Private Cloud at Macquarie Cloud Services.
'The needs of the Australasian education and research sector are shifting and will continue to evolve. We set out with the aim to help the sector navigate uncertainty by providing choice, flexibility, and a cost-effective cloud solution through our collaboration with CAUDIT,' said Staff. 'CAUDIT Cloud is about more than just technology – it's about giving universities and research institutions the flexibility and safety to future-proof their IT supply chains and environments with a solution that is secure, sovereign, and ready to evolve.'
Future-ready infrastructure without the price tag
Universities and research institutions are under mounting pressure to reduce IT costs while quickly adapting to change. However, with the rising cost of cloud combined with the difficulties of outdated infrastructure, many organisations fear the financial impact of keeping pace.
'The strength of this initiative lies in how well it's aligned with CAUDIT's purpose – creating value for our members. This collaboration gives our member institutions across Australasia an opportunity to take advantage of AI and cloud technologies in a cost-effective and safe way with a trusted vendor,' said Greg Sawyer, CEO of CAUDIT. 'Macquarie Cloud Services are experts in reducing cloud cost while mitigating risk and are in a great position to support our members as they prepare to meet the challenges of the future.'
With increased focus on AI and high-performance computing for research, CAUDIT Cloud will help institutions more easily procure advanced computing services without the usual high infrastructure investments.
'CAUDIT Cloud gives universities more choice, reduces procurement complexity, and enables them to adopt cutting-edge technologies without significant upfront expenditure,' said Staff.
The initiative will be launched on 25 May at THETA (The Higher Education Technology Agenda), Australasia's leading conference for professionals working in higher education and research.
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