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Purpose-built cloud for research and education.

CAUDIT Cloud by Macquarie Cloud Services and Dell Technologies.

Secure, sovereign and ready to evolve with you.

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Sinead Murphy,
Service Delivery Manager

Is your cloud strategy moving fast enough to meet the needs of modern research and education?

From everyday academic systems to cutting-edge AI workloads, CAUDIT Cloud is designed to support the full spectrum of university IT – securely, flexibly and without unnecessary cost. 

CAUDIT Cloud is trusted by metro and regional universities, research institutions and multi-campus environments looking to modernise without losing control or blowing out budgets. Whether you’re replatforming legacy systems, avoiding public cloud cost blowouts or supporting high-performance research environments, CAUDIT Cloud adapts to you.

Powered by Macquarie Cloud Services and backed by Dell Technologies, CAUDIT Cloud is delivered by award-winning sector experts who understand the realities of research and higher education – from hybrid environments and compliance frameworks to multi-site operations and research scalability. 

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Hosted in certified Australian data centres and built to work with AARNet and your existing platforms, CAUDIT Cloud helps you move faster, spend smarter and stay in control.

What are the benefits of Caudit Cloud with us?

Performance where it matters

High-throughput, low-latency infrastructure designed for the full breadth of education and research workloads - from Microsoft-heavy academic systems to data-intensive AI pipelines and edge research instruments.

Operational efficiency & control

Avoid overprovisioning, repatriate expensive workloads and right-size your infrastructure. CAUDIT Cloud enables smart cost management across everyday platforms, backup, research and more.

Stronger security and compliance

Hosted in sovereign Australian data centres with support for sector-specific data governance, cyber vaulting, immutable storage and multi-campus resilience.

Integration without disruption

Seamlessly extend or replace legacy systems. CAUDIT Cloud plugs into your existing ecosystem - with managed services, hybrid cloud options and interconnectivity via AARNet and major hyperscalers.

CAUDIT Cloud Use Cases.

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Platforming

Modernise day-to-day university platforms securely and efficiently. CAUDIT Cloud offers sovereign hybrid cloud, cost-effective Azure optimisation, cyber-resilient backups, and AARNet-connected colocation to streamline operations and reduce complexity.

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Rapid Cost Reduction​/​Protection

Minimise cloud and datacentre overspend. Whether exiting legacy environments, optimising VMware, or avoiding M365 storage caps, CAUDIT Cloud enables universities to repatriate workloads quickly and spend smarter without disruption.

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Research and AI-Adjacent Platforming

Support high-performance research at every stage—from edge instrument data collection to GPU-powered AI environments. CAUDIT Cloud delivers scalable, secure infrastructure purpose-built for research workloads, aligned with sector partners and compliance frameworks.

Why choose CAUDIT Cloud?

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Proven cloud leadership

Recognised as one of ANZ’s leading private cloud providers, Macquarie Cloud Services manages one of the largest and most secure cloud environments in the region - backed by consistently high Net Promoter Scores and sector-specific experience.

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Deep research sector alignment

We understand the realities of higher education and research - from funding models and compliance requirements to complex data sovereignty and multi-campus operations.

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Dell Technologies Titanium Partner

Our strategic partnership with Dell gives you access to the full range of enterprise-grade storage platforms, backed by the highest level of technical accreditation.

Compliance

Compliance-ready infrastructure

Hosted in sovereign, certified Australian data centres, CAUDIT Cloud is built to support ISO 27001, DISP, IRAP and sector-specific compliance frameworks.

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University and Research Partners.

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We're proud to be part of 2025 Dell Technologies Titanium Partner Tier.

Dell Technologies has a partner program with different tiers, and Titanium is the highest level. Becoming a Titanium Partner signifies a strong commitment to Dell technologies and a high level of expertise in their products and solutions. It’s a recognition of a partner’s technical proficiency and strategic collaboration with Dell.

Key aspects of Dell Titanium Partner status:

Highest Tier:

Titanium is the top tier in Dell's partner program, indicating a significant level of commitment and success.

Technical Expertise:

Titanium Partners demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience across the Dell Technologies ecosystem.

Strategic Collaboration:

They have strong, long-term relationships with Dell and have invested in ensuring their engineers are well-versed in Dell's products and solutions.

Trusted Advisor:

Titanium Partners are viewed as trusted advisors capable of delivering high-quality IT solutions to their customers.

Access to Resources:

Titanium Partners receive access to various resources, including training, sales tools, and marketing development funds.

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Our big box ticks all of yours.

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Security and compliance you can count on.  

  • ISO/IEC 27001 
  • ISO/IEC 27017 
  • PCI-DSS
  • IRAP assessed 
  • PCI-DSS
  • DISP membership
  • Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Essential Eight alignment

You’re in good company.

We’ve earned the trust of many leading Australian brands. Plus with over 200 government cleared engineers on deck, it’s no wonder.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

CAUDIT Cloud is a sovereign, secure, and flexible cloud platform built specifically for education and research institutions across Australasia. Developed by Macquarie Cloud Services in partnership with CAUDIT and powered by Dell Technologies, it supports the full spectrum of university IT workloads—from Microsoft-heavy academic systems to high-performance AI research environments.

CAUDIT Cloud offers a cost-optimised alternative to public cloud environments, helping institutions replatform from expensive hyperscalers, avoid overprovisioning, and simplify infrastructure management. With right-sized infrastructure, usage-based storage options, and tiered service models, it delivers rapid cost reduction without sacrificing performance or compliance.

Yes. CAUDIT Cloud is hosted in sovereign, certified Australian data centres and aligned to key education sector compliance frameworks, including ISO 27001, ISO 27017, DISP, IRAP, PCI-DSS, and the ASD Essential Eight. It also supports integration with AARNet and other research-specific networks.

Absolutely. CAUDIT Cloud is engineered for data-intensive, high-throughput research environments, including AI pipelines and edge research instruments. It delivers low-latency performance, native AARNet integration, and the scalable compute and storage resources required by modern research teams.

Yes. CAUDIT Cloud is designed to extend — not replace — your existing platforms. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Azure, VMware, and legacy systems, and supports hybrid cloud setups. Managed services, migration support, and flexible delivery models ensure minimal disruption and maximum continuity.

Unlike generic public cloud offerings, CAUDIT Cloud is purpose-built for the research and education sector. It combines Macquarie Cloud Services’ award-winning local support and Dell Technologies’ enterprise-grade infrastructure with sector-specific knowledge and flexible, compliant hosting. This ensures universities get future-ready infrastructure without the complexity or cost of starting from scratch.

CAUDIT Cloud is backed by a strategic partnership between Macquarie Cloud Services and Dell Technologies, bringing together Australia’s most recommended cloud provider and a global leader in enterprise infrastructure. As a Dell Titanium Partner, Macquarie delivers deep technical integration, premium storage and compute platforms, and priority access to Dell’s innovation roadmap — ensuring CAUDIT Cloud customers benefit from best-in-class performance, support, and future-ready infrastructure purpose-built for the education and research sector.

Yes. CAUDIT Cloud is developed in partnership with CAUDIT — the peak body for IT leaders in higher education and research across Australasia. This official collaboration ensures the platform is aligned with sector needs, funding models, and compliance standards. CAUDIT’s endorsement gives institutions confidence that they are choosing a cloud solution purpose-built for their operational, governance, and research priorities.