The Information Communications Technology Provider Arrangement (ICTPA) panel has added Macquarie Government to its roster of panellists. This will enable the Australian Defence Force to procure services directly from Macquarie Government, which is part of the ASX-listed Macquarie Technology Group.
Australian defence and intelligence agencies will be able to leverage the Macquarie Government’s uniquely sovereign and secure cloud, network perimeter cybersecurity, and Security Operations Centre (SOC). Macquarie already works with more than 42% of federal government agencies and is the only strategic-level-certified provider of both data centre and cloud services in Australia under the Government’s Hosting Certification Framework.
“This is a significant step which reflects the trust and recognition of Australian companies investing in sovereign outcomes,” said Michael Davies, Head of Federal Government at Macquarie Government. “Our longstanding delivery of defence services through our defence partners and primes demonstrates our dedication to supporting the Australian government and its secure digital transformation journey.”
Macquarie Government Managing Director Aidan Tudehope also welcomed the panel selection given Macquarie Government’s history of providing services and expertise in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud services to a large and increasing range of government agencies and personnel.
“We see this as a pivotal moment for Macquarie Government, which reflects our commitment to supporting Australian Defence and national security,” he said. “Australia needs sovereign, homegrown capabilities in technology and cyber security to adjust to the new challenging strategic circumstances Defence faces, and to keep pace with our international partners in important pacts such as AUKUS.”
