What Vault Cloud does

Vault Cloud (legally Vault Systems Pty Ltd) is an Australian sovereign cloud infrastructure provider founded in 2012 and headquartered in Canberra. The company delivers hyperscale cloud services built on OpenStack architecture with Intel processors, NVMe solid-state storage, and hardware AI/ML accelerators, hosted exclusively in Australian data centres (two each in Sydney and Canberra, with five total across the country). Its core business is providing IRAP-assessed cloud infrastructure for security-sensitive workloads at PROTECTED, SECRET, and TOP SECRET classifications, supplemented by Secure Internet Gateway, backup, container, hybrid, and cross-domain gateway capabilities.

Vault Cloud targets three primary customer verticals: Australian Federal, State and Local Government agencies including the Department of Defence and intelligence community; Defence primes and national security suppliers (the company hosts over 20 Military Primes and holds DISP2 certification); and SOCI Act-regulated critical infrastructure operators across banking, healthcare, energy, transport, water, and communications. Named anchor customers include the Department of Defence and Air Services Australia, described as the largest secure organisation to have fully moved to cloud. A secondary ecosystem serves ISVs and systems integrators (Fujitsu, Protiviti, ASG Group, CyberCX) that build on or resell Vault's infrastructure.

The business model is subscription-based enterprise cloud with tiered pricing across security classifications, supplemented by managed security services. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by Cloud Solution Architects, complemented by channel partners including Fujitsu (since 2017) and iseek. The company is wholly Australian-owned with sovereign status codified in its founding documents, and all operational support is delivered by security-cleared Australian citizens. In December 2024, Vault Cloud received a $22.5 million investment from the Australian Government's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation to expand its SECRET Cloud offering and develop AUKUS Cloud capabilities.

Name

Vault Cloud

Legal name

Vault Systems Pty Ltd

Website

https://vaultcloud.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vault Cloud is an Australian sovereign cloud infrastructure provider delivering IRAP-assessed, OpenStack-based IaaS for government, Defence, and SOCI Act-regulated critical infrastructure customers requiring PROTECTED and SECRET classification workloads.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure Cloud Infrastructure (Government & Defence)

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA), Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF)

Keywords

• Sovereign cloud services
• Government cloud hosting
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Critical infrastructure cloud
• Managed security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cloud Infrastructure Services: Subscription-based hyperscale cloud services providing secure, sovereign infrastructure for government and critical industries. Services include Government Cloud (Federal, State, Local), Critical Infrastructure Cloud, and SECRET Cloud offerings with tiered pricing based on security classification and infrastructure requirements.
2. Managed Security Services: Additional security services including Secure Internet Gateway monitoring, backup-as-a-service, and security consulting bundled with cloud infrastructure to provide comprehensive protection for sensitive workloads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vault Cloud is an Australian ASD-certified sovereign cloud service provider delivering hyperscale, OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure exclusively for security-sensitive government and critical infrastructure workloads. The company offers IRAP-assessed Government Cloud (Federal, State, Local), Critical Infrastructure Cloud, SECRET Cloud, and on-premise VaultStack deployments, supported by managed security services such as Secure Internet Gateway, Back-up as a Service, and Secure Container Cloud.

Product overview

Vault Cloud is Australia's National Hyperscale Cloud provider offering a unified secure cloud infrastructure platform built on OpenStack architecture. The product portfolio centers on Government Cloud and Critical Infrastructure Cloud as the primary service offerings, supplemented by Secure Internet Gateway, Back-up as a Service, Secure Container Cloud, Secure Hybrid Cloud, and Cross Domain Gateway as add-on modules. All services provide tiered security classifications from PROTECTED through to SECRET, with both on-premise (VaultStack) and hosted cloud deployment options. The platform differentiates through 100% Australian sovereignty, IRAP assessments, and integration of hardware AI/ML accelerators for performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VaultStack: Secure On-Premise Infrastructure – High Assurance Cloud with Security Domain Isolation.
• Vault Cloud®

Products and services

• Government Cloud Sovereign, IRAP-assessed cloud infrastructure for Federal, State and Local Government Agencies, Law Enforcement and Defence & Intelligence workloads with support for PROTECTED, SECRET and TOP SECRET environments, hosted in Australian data centres and operated by security-cleared Australian staff.
• Critical Infrastructure Cloud Sovereign cloud infrastructure designed for organisations in Banking & Finance, Health, Food and Grocery, Transport, Water, Communications, Energy and Defence Industry sectors that must meet SOCI Act and ISM requirements for sensitive operational data.
• VaultStack (Secure On-Premise Infrastructure) High-assurance on-premise cloud infrastructure with security domain isolation that lets government and critical-industry customers deploy Vault's cloud platform inside their own facilities while retaining sovereign control.
• SECRET Cloud High-security IRAP-assessed cloud environment at the SECRET classification level, trusted by Defence and Department of Defence suppliers, expanded with NRFC funding to support classified workloads.
• Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) Monitored Secure Internet Gateway service providing safe internet access for cloud tenants, continuously monitored from Vault's zone five-rated Secure Operations Centre, with optional expansion to cover an organisation's wider network.
• Back-up as a Service Cloud-based backup service that protects sensitive customer data on Vault Cloud with an ISM-compliant security posture suitable for government and critical-industry workloads.
• Secure Container Cloud Container cloud service that extends Vault's security and compliance-by-design posture beyond IaaS, automating deployment and hosting of containerised workloads across multiple clouds while maintaining ISM-compliant security.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% greater compliance with IaaS ISM Controls out of the box than other cloud providers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Fujitsu AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Fujitsu provides Secure Government Cloud Services on Vault technology, serving as one of the largest security-cleared practices in Oceania. The partnership established in 2017 delivers Digital Transformation across the PROTECTED cloud landscape with continuous innovation and improvements to ensure data security.
• ProtiviticoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal consulting firm with deep expertise in enterprise cloud transformation for government. Partnership provides end-to-end multi-cloud solutions with highest levels of regulatory compliance, combining Protiviti's data classification and process expertise with Vault's sovereign cloud infrastructure.
• CyberCXcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading end-to-end cyber security service provider in the Southern Hemisphere with over 900 professionals across 20 locations. Helps private and public sector organisations address cyber security challenges.
• ASG GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT services provider with over two decades of experience providing innovative, high-quality solutions to government and Australia's largest brands. Trusted with largest and riskiest projects in Australian IT landscape.
• Agile DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationAward-winning software engineering firm with over a decade of experience. Recognised by Department of Finance for Commonwealth procurement, holds approved supplier status with DTA and Department of Defence panels.
• SUSEsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWorld's first provider of Enterprise Linux distribution, founded in 1992. Thousands of businesses worldwide rely on SUSE for mission-critical computing and IT management needs.
• CDCsupportingTechnology or IntegrationData centre provider with facilities designed to meet highest standards of technology, security, availability, and sustainability. Offers technically superior solution at lower total cost of ownership.
• CYBERMERC (AUSHIELD DEFEND)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAustralia's National Cyber Threat Sharing Platform powered by Cybermerc, experts in cyber threat intelligence for threat sharing and collaborative defense.
• iseeksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVault Cloud's Queensland Protected Cloud partner providing enterprise cloud, robust data centres, managed connectivity solutions, and multi-provider internet services.
• AustCybersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAimed to support development of a vibrant and globally competitive Australian cyber security sector and enhancing Australia's future economic growth in digitally enabled global economy.
• PeakhoursupportingTechnology or IntegrationAustralia's leading Content Delivery Network (CDN) provider offering all-inclusive security, performance and availability service at any scale with simple traffic volume-based billing.
• CydarmsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCyber security case management platform provider founded in Australia in 2017. Mission to enable cyber resilience through better and faster security operations, supporting collaboration in incident response.
• Aruba (HPE)supportingTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in secure, intelligent edge-to-cloud networking solutions using AI to automate networks. Part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.
• ArchTISsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTrusted Information Sharing platform provider founded in Canberra in 2006, originally built for Department of Defence. Offers Kojensi cloud service for secure classified information sharing between agencies.
• DX SOLUTIONSsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAustralian private company specializing in delivering quality engineering, DevOps, agile project services and network engineering for major digital transformations.
• INSTACLUSTRsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMost trusted option for companies leveraging Open Source technologies. Provides solutions to simplify adoption and deliver reliability and performance at scale.
• COUNTERPARTS TECHNOLOGYsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFounded on knowledge that customers require better responsiveness, genuine advice and lowest consistent pricing in technology-driven world.
• DALTREYsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBiometric identity provider offering identity defined approach that converges identity issuance and authentication. Eliminates usernames, passwords, access cards and PIN codes with biometrics-as-a-service for government agencies.
• FUTUREWORK.AIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist solution provider working with leading AI and Natural Language Processing software. Vendor agnostic approach to create seamless upgrades to enterprise digital systems.
• COCOON DATAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationConceived for Military and intelligence communities, cloud-based platform supports teams within Government, Healthcare, Finance and US Defense sharing data under stringent compliance environments. Patented file encryption technology.
• BaidamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner listed on Vault's partner network page.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AUCloud: Australian sovereign cloud provider targeting federal, state and defence government customers with certified infrastructure. AUCloud is the closest head-to-head competitor to Vault Cloud in the Australian sovereign IaaS market, serving the same buyer personas with overlapping IRAP-assessed offerings.
• Sliced Tech: Australian sovereign managed cloud and IT services provider, IRAP-assessed at PROTECTED, focused on federal and defence agencies. Competes directly with Vault for secure cloud workloads targeting the same government and Defence Prime customer base.
• Macquarie Government (Macquarie Telecom): Division of Macquarie Telecom providing secure cloud, colocation and connectivity to Australian government and critical infrastructure. Offers an IRAP-assured cloud and competes with Vault in the same sovereign government cloud market.
• Canberra Data Centres (CDC): Operator of secure, Australian-government-trusted data centres across Canberra, Sydney and Auckland. CDC is both a Vault partner (data centre provider) and a competitor offering colocation and hybrid sovereign infrastructure services to the same government customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Australia: Global hyperscaler operating multiple Australian regions including a sovereign cloud initiative for government. AWS is the dominant incumbent Vault competes against on scale, breadth of services and price, but does not match Vault's 100% Australian ownership and IRAP SECRET positioning.
• Microsoft Azure Australia: Microsoft's hyperscale cloud with Australian data centre regions and government cloud offerings. Competes with Vault for government and critical infrastructure workloads at scale, but as a broad portfolio player rather than a sovereign specialist.
• Google Cloud Australia: Hyperscale cloud provider with Sydney/Melbourne regions targeting Australian enterprise and regulated workloads. Indirect competitor to Vault for AI/data workloads in government-adjacent sectors, but lacks Vault's sovereign ownership and IRAP SECRET positioning.
• IBM Cloud Australia: Long-standing provider of secure cloud and managed services to Australian government and Defence, including classified-zone capabilities. Competes with Vault in Defence and federal secure cloud deals as part of a much broader portfolio.

Others

• NEXTDC: Australia's largest independent data centre operator providing colocation and interconnection services. NEXTDC is an ecosystem enabler and infrastructure partner for cloud providers serving government rather than a direct competitor to Vault's managed sovereign cloud stack.

Emerging players

• ArchTIS: Canberra-based secure information sharing SaaS provider whose Kojensi platform is built on Vault Cloud. ArchTIS is a partner ISV demonstrating the sovereign SaaS ecosystem Vault enables, while also pursuing adjacent secure collaboration deals with overlapping defence customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vaultcloud

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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