What Macquarie Government does

Macquarie Government is the government-focused division of Macquarie Technology Group Limited (ASX: MAQ), providing sovereign cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity services to Australian federal and state government agencies. The division operates purpose-built secure data centres in Canberra (Intellicentre 4 and 5 bunkers, with PROTECTED, SECRET and above capabilities, ICON-connected) and Sydney (Intellicentre 3 East), and serves 42% of Australian Federal Government agencies. It is positioned as a 100% Australian-owned sovereign provider, not subject to foreign laws that could compel access to Australian government data.

The core technology stack combines ASD-certified PROTECTED-level cloud built on Microsoft Azure and VMware by Broadcom platforms with proprietary managed security services including a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, SIGBOX secure file sharing, Secure Internet Gateway, Zero Trust platform, and Essential 8 compliance tooling (including an Essential 8 Dashboard). The portfolio spans cybersecurity services (Application Protection, SOC-as-a-Service, SIEM-as-a-Service, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Managed Detection and Response, SASE), Microsoft Azure managed services (Managed Azure, Hybrid Cloud, Managed AVD, Managed Data Platform on Microsoft Fabric, PROTECTED-level Managed Detection), colocation, Defence Solutions and DISP enclave offerings, and sovereign AI hosting via Azure Local.

The business model is overwhelmingly recurring managed services and multi-year subscription contracts sold through direct enterprise sales, with pricing quoted per agency based on classification, scope, and security requirements. Distribution is enabled by listed positions on DTA/BuyICT panels and state government procurement frameworks, plus strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Trellix, VMware by Broadcom, Cisco, and CSO Group. Notable customer contracts include a $32.7M ATO cybersecurity extension through December 2024 and the SOC/SIEM partnership with NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

Name

Macquarie Government

Legal name

Macquarie Technology Operations Pty Limited

Website

https://macquariegovernment.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Macquarie Government, a division of Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ), provides ASD-certified sovereign cloud and cybersecurity services to Australian federal and state government agencies, serving 42% of federal agencies from PROTECTED-level data centres in Canberra and Sydney.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Cloud & Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL), Cloud Network Security (Microsegmentation, Cloud Firewall, WAF, DDoS) (HDABAHAJ), Policy, Governance & Compliance Management for Private Cloud (HDABABAI)

Keywords

• Government cloud services
• Cybersecurity services
• Secure colocation
• Managed security operations
• Sovereign cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud Services: Recurring managed services revenue from ASD-certified cloud hosting including PROTECTED Cloud, OFFICIAL Cloud, and Unclassified Cloud tiers
2. Cybersecurity Services: Recurring security services including SOC-as-a-Service, SIEM-as-a-Service, Secure Internet Gateway, and Managed Detection and Response
3. Colocation Services: Data centre colocation services in certified secure facilities in Canberra and Sydney for government agencies
4. Government Contracts: Long-term government contracts such as the ATO cybersecurity contract valued at $32.7 million
5. Microsoft Azure Services: Azure managed services practice offering Managed Azure, hybrid cloud, and managed virtual desktop services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Macquarie Government provides ASD-certified sovereign cloud hosting (PROTECTED, OFFICIAL, Unclassified tiers), managed cybersecurity services (SOC-as-a-Service, SIEM-as-a-Service, Secure Internet Gateway, Essential 8 compliance), managed Microsoft Azure services, secure file sharing (SigBox), and PROTECTED-level data centre colocation to Australian federal and state government agencies. The company operates dedicated data centres in Canberra (IC4, IC5) and Sydney (IC3) connected to the ICON network, with 270+ security-cleared engineers and a 24/7 Security Operations Centre.

Product overview

Macquarie Government offers a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity, cloud, and data centre services purpose-built for Australian federal and state government agencies. The core offerings include Cybersecurity Services (covering application protection, secure internet gateway, SOC-as-a-Service, SIEM-as-a-Service, and threat intelligence), Microsoft Azure managed services (including Managed Azure, Hybrid Cloud, Managed AVD, Managed Data Platform, and PROTECTED-level Managed Detection), and Colocation services. Additional specialized offerings include SASE, Essential 8 compliance solutions with dashboard reporting, secure file sharing via SigBox, Defence Solutions and DISP services, Government VMware Cloud, and Secure Cloud Exchange for multi-cloud connectivity. The company positions itself as a sovereign provider with ASD-certified cloud services, IRAP-assessed protections, and over 20 years of government security experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive cybersecurity services for Australian government agencies covering application protection, secure internet gateway, secure cloud networking, Essential 8 compliance, secure file sharing, and cloud backup. Delivered by Australian-based, NV1+ cleared experts with ASD certification.
• Application Protection Layered security service for public-facing web applications, customized to customer threat profiles, compliance requirements, and budget. Targeted at Australian government agencies needing application-layer protection.
• Secure Internet Gateway ASD-certified Protected-level internet gateway that protects government users, applications, and data from internet-based threats. Designed per the Australian Signals Directorate Information Security Manual.
• SigBox Secure File Sharing IRAP-assessed PROTECTED-level secure file sharing, storage, and collaboration service that enables agencies and third parties to share files and collaborate securely with access tracking. Built for Australian government up to PROTECTED classification.
• Backup as a Service Protected-level cloud backup service providing continuous 24/7 backup and recovery for Australian government agencies' data and systems.
• SIEM-as-a-Service Real-time threat monitoring and security information and event management (SIEM) delivered as a managed service from a dedicated Security Operations Centre, providing Australian government agencies a single pane of glass across their environment.
• SOC-as-a-Service 24/7 real-time monitoring and incident response from a dedicated Security Operations Centre protecting Australian Government agencies, staffed by NV1+ cleared Australian-based experts.
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Threat intelligence service providing Australian government agencies with information on threats targeting government environments, enabling proactive defence and situational awareness.
• Managed Azure Active management of customer Azure workloads with built-in scale, security, and cost control, delivered as part of Macquarie Government's sovereign Azure expert managed services for Australian government.
• Hybrid Cloud Hybrid cloud service that places workloads in the right location and manages them as a single cloud across private and public environments, enabling seamless workload portability for government customers.
• Managed AVD Managed Azure Virtual Desktop service delivering a secure, scalable desktop experience with predictable performance and cost, accessible from anywhere for government agencies.
• Managed Data Platform Managed data platform service built on Microsoft Fabric providing simplified architecture, governed data, and AI-ready insights for government customers.
• PROTECTED-level Managed Detection Sovereign threat detection and response service designed for Australia's most sensitive PROTECTED-level workloads, delivered by Australian-based NV1+ cleared experts.
• SASE Secure Access Service Edge solution built on Protected-level security services, deployed and managed by Australian-based NV1+ cleared experts for government agencies.
• Colocation Data centre colocation service with racks ready for PROTECTED, SECRET, and above classified systems in Canberra (IC4, IC5) and Sydney (IC3) facilities, with ICON network connectivity for sovereign government data hosting.
• Defence Solutions Secure, innovative, sovereign defence-ready cybersecurity solutions purpose-built for the Australian Defence sector, 100% Australian-owned and delivered.
• DISP Purpose-built Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) enclave offering for Defence industry partners, providing DISP-in-a-box secure sovereign infrastructure that scales to meet Defence work requirements.
• Secure Cloud Exchange Australia's first purpose-built cloud exchange enabling government agencies to securely connect to multiple cloud providers or services including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services.
• Government VMware Cloud Enterprise-class hybrid cloud service built on VMware by Broadcom technology through the Sovereign Cloud initiative, providing Australian government agencies the flexibility to run new and existing applications across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Essential 8 Compliance Solutions Compliance solutions delivering Protected-level capabilities required to achieve and sustain ASD Essential 8 Maturity Level 2 compliance and reporting for Australian government agencies.
• Microsoft Azure Practice for Public Sector Purpose-built Microsoft Azure cloud, security, and AI services practice for Australian federal and state government agencies, extending Azure managed services with support for Protected-level security requirements including Managed Azure, Microsoft XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% of Australian Federal Government agencies trust Macquarie Government's security and cloud services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 July 2026Macquarie Government launched Microsoft Azure cloud, security, and AI services practice as one of four sovereign Azure expert managed service providers in Australia. The practice meets Protected-level security requirements and extends Azure managed services including Managed Azure, Microsoft XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Virtual Desktop to government customers.
• TrellixstrategicTechnology or Integration · 27 October 2025Partnership to strengthen email and network security across Australian Government. Agencies gain simplified access to Trellix platform through Macquarie Government, with emphasis on compliance and data sovereignty. Solutions already observe relevant data-sovereignty requirements.
• VMware by BroadcomcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 August 2022Macquarie Government became a member of the VMware by Broadcom Sovereign Cloud initiative, reflecting decade-long commitment to sovereign IT capability. Government VMware Cloud uses VMware by Broadcom technology for hybrid cloud services.
• CSO groupstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 July 2021Partnership with CSO group to deliver fully managed Security Monitoring Service, SOC and SIEM services to NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationMacquarie Telecom holds Cisco Master Partner certification for Cloud and Managed Services worldwide, an exclusive certification demonstrating advanced cloud architecture capabilities.
• Digital Transformation Agency (DTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole-of-government agreement through DTA/BuyICT panels enables all Australian government agencies to procure Macquarie Government services through established procurement frameworks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Datacom: Datacom is a major Australia/NZ-headquartered IT services provider with deep government sector penetration across cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services. Directly comparable to Macquarie Government in its sovereign ANZ IT services focus and public sector book of business.
• CGI Federal / CGI Australia: CGI has a significant Australian government IT and managed services presence and operates a global federal systems integration business. Directly comparable as a large IT services firm with government cloud and cybersecurity capabilities.
• Fujitsu Australia: Fujitsu Australia provides managed IT services, cloud, and cybersecurity to Australian federal and state government agencies, including defence. Comparable as a long-standing government IT services provider with hybrid cloud and managed services capabilities.
• DXC Technology Australia: DXC Technology operates a large Australian government and enterprise IT services practice, including managed cloud and security services. Comparable as a global IT services provider with strong public sector presence in Australia.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Azure Government: Microsoft Azure Government is the underlying hyperscale cloud platform that Macquarie Government builds its managed services practice around. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering government-certified cloud with security services, against which Macquarie Government provides sovereign managed services differentiation.
• Thales: Thales provides cybersecurity, data protection, and sovereign cloud services globally, with deep defence and government relationships. Comparable as a broader incumbent in government cybersecurity with sovereign positioning, particularly in the Australian defence and national security segment.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services): AWS provides government-certified cloud services globally, including to Australian government, with dedicated regions and security capabilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the sovereign cloud and government cybersecurity space, where Macquarie Government competes by offering sovereign-managed and cleared-staff delivery.
• Leidos: Leidos is a major US-headquartered IT services and systems integrator serving defence, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Comparable as a broader incumbent with deep government cybersecurity and cloud credentials, particularly relevant for Australian defence and national security contracts.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is a large US government IT and cybersecurity consultancy serving federal agencies and defence. Comparable as a broader incumbent in government-focused cybersecurity consulting and managed services, relevant to peer assessment on capture of classified workloads.

Regional players

• NTT DATA Australia: NTT DATA provides IT services and cybersecurity to Australian government agencies as part of its global delivery network. Comparable as a global IT services provider with an Australian public sector presence, though primarily delivered from offshore capability versus Macquarie Government's in-country sovereign delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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