A hybrid cloud solution that saves you 25% on Azure.
Macquarie Flex hybrid cloud management services give you flexibility and control over Azure workloads, using familiar tools while moving workloads between Azure-native and sovereign environments. Reduce cost and risk with Australia’s #1 Microsoft Partner and save an average of 25% on Azure infrastructure.
Macquarie Flex
Uncompromised control.
Most organisations struggle with hybrid cloud complexity. They juggle multiple management tools, wrestle with integration gaps and absorb costs they never saw coming. Our hybrid cloud solution, Macquarie Flex, changes that. It puts Azure at the centre, letting you run workloads across public and sovereign environments through a single, familiar interface.
With Macquarie Flex, you can:
- Run specific workloads where they perform best between Azure public cloud or sovereign private infrastructure.
- Manage everything through one Azure interface using the tools and skills you already have.
- Get 24×7 monitoring and support from experts who understand your workloads and cloud footprint.
- Benefit from automated hybrid cloud security updates, compliance enforcement and policy management built in.
Value you see
Right workload, right location.
Macquarie Flex is the first-of-its-kind hybrid cloud management service for the Australian market.
Purpose-built to transform your hybrid environment with unified control and real savings.
Azure, as you know it
Use the same Azure portal, tools and APIs across public and sovereign environments so your teams work the same way everywhere.
True flexibility
Move workloads between Azure-native and Azure Local whenever you need to, without lock-in, risk or wasted spend – and always use the best-fit platform.
Proven savings of 25%
Cut Azure infrastructure costs by 25% with a hybrid cloud architecture that removes static workload waste and right-sizes workloads.
Sovereign & secure
Run sensitive workloads in sovereign Australian data centres with consistent governance, Azure policies, monitored compliance and MISA-aligned protection.
Right workload, right place
Place each workload where it delivers the most value, with clear guidance that helps you balance performance and cost.
Ready for AI
Build on a secure, sovereign hybrid platform optimised for modern workloads, data-heavy applications and future AI initiatives that depend on consistent Azure services.
How Macquarie Flex works
Hybrid cloud, without
the trade-offs.
Macquarie Flex is our fully managed hybrid cloud service that brings Azure and Azure Local together under one consistent operating model. Your teams use the same Azure tools, policies and controls across public cloud and sovereign environments, so managing hybrid feels familiar, not fragmented.
Powered by Microsoft Azure Local and the Dell APEX Cloud Platform, Macquarie Flex gives you the freedom to place workloads where they make the most sense for cost, performance and risk. Security, governance and optimisation are built in and managed 24×7 by Australian experts, so your environment stays right-sized as it evolves.
Macquarie Flex platform architecture
Engineered for a consistent Azure experience.
An Azure experience delivered using Microsoft Azure Local and Dell Technologies APEX Cloud Platform, and operated end-to-end by Macquarie Cloud Services.
Common use cases
Hybrid cloud that solves real challenges.
See how organisations use Macquarie Flex to reduce costs, improve performance and simplify operations.
Public cloud repatriation
Public cloud costs can rise faster than the value you’re getting from them. With Macquarie Flex, you can bring the right workloads back into Azure-native environments where spend is easier to control.
Modernising virtualised workloads
VMware’s licensing and pricing changes are pushing many teams to revisit long-standing virtualised environments. Macquarie Flex offers a sovereign, Azure-consistent alternative that gives you room to move and reduces the risk of making decisions under pressure.
Optimising before licensing commitments
Enterprise licensing renewals are easier when you have clear visibility of what’s being used and what should move to a better-fit platform. Macquarie Flex gives you a hybrid model that helps you optimise before you commit to a long-term agreement.
Reducing operational load
After years of change, many teams hit fatigue. Macquarie Flex reduces day-to-day operational effort by giving you one Azure experience across hybrid platforms, with experts who handle the work your team no longer has bandwidth for.
Real savings
Savings that scale with you.
With Macquarie Flex, customers see an average saving of 25% on Managed Azure, with efficiencies of 25%–48% as workloads move into the best platform mix. Savings scale as more of your environment is right-sized and managed consistently.
You’re in good company.
Why Macquarie Cloud Services
The hybrid experts committed to your success.
Microsoft-aligned, sovereign by design and trusted by some of Australia’s most regulated environments.
Australia’s #1 Microsoft partner
1 of 5 Australian providers with Azure Expert MSP accreditation and MISA membership, and the leading partner for Azure adoption.
Leading Azure Local capability
First in Australia to deliver Azure Local through Dell APEX Cloud Platform as a Premier Solution, ready for production workloads today.
Trusted sovereign infrastructure
Run workloads in Australian data centres we own, trusted by 42% of Federal Government agencies, with security and data residency built in.
Day 1 enterprise-grade maturity
Your hybrid cloud starts operationally ready, with monitoring, policy enforcement and platform management already in place.
100% Australian support 24/7
Work with Australian-based engineers who understand your environment and stay with you for the journey.
Industry-leading customer experience
Our NPS consistently sits above +96 because our team always takes responsibility for the outcomes.
We’re certified by the best.
What’s next
Take the next step in hybrid cloud.
Whether you’re evaluating costs or exploring hybrid options, we’ve got the insight you need to make the next right move.
Our no-cost Azure assessment highlights where money is going, where governance needs strengthening and which workloads are best suited to Azure-native, Azure Local or sovereign platforms.
Meet with one of our Azure specialists to walk through your environment, goals and constraints. You’ll get clear, practical guidance on the most cost-effective hybrid path forward.
Want a clearer view of your cloud choices?
We can help you map out what makes sense.
What’s next
Take the next step in hybrid cloud.
Whether you’re evaluating costs or exploring hybrid options, we’ve got the insight you need to make the next right move.
Estimate how your Azure workloads could run more cost-effectively across hybrid cloud. A simple way to see potential savings before you make decisions.
Our no-cost Azure assessment highlights where money is going, where governance needs strengthening and which workloads are best suited to Azure-native, Azure Local or sovereign platforms.
Meet with one of our Azure specialists to walk through your environment, goals and constraints. You’ll get clear, practical guidance on the most cost-effective hybrid path forward.
Want a clearer view of your cloud choices?
We can help you map out what makes sense.
Related solutions
Extend your hybrid cloud strategy.
Our related cloud services support the rest of your environment so every workload runs where it delivers the most value.
Sovereign, high-performance hosting for workloads that need predictable performance or strict governance, with seamless integration into your hybrid Azure environment.
Fully managed or self-managed Azure options that work alongside Launch® Private Cloud, so you can support workloads that belong in public cloud without adding complexity.
Security services that strengthen your posture across private, hybrid and Azure environments, with governance and controls aligned to sensitive and regulated workloads.
Managed Microsoft Fabric foundations that secure your data, streamline operations and accelerate your path to AI with trusted, governed insights.
Not sure where to start? We’ll help you build a cloud that fits how your business runs.
Contact us
Talk to a hybrid cloud expert.
Access expert insight on the most effective hybrid approach for your environment.
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Hybrid Cloud FAQs.
What are hybrid cloud management services, and what do they cover?
Hybrid cloud management services provide day-to-day operations across Azure and your private/sovereign environments, including monitoring, patching, backup, incident response, policy enforcement and ongoing optimisation. The goal is one consistent operating model, rather than separate teams and tools for each platform.
How do I evaluate a hybrid cloud provider for an estate spanning private cloud and Azure?
Start with a shortlist, then score providers on operational coverage (24×7, SLAs, escalation), Azure capability, experience with your private platform, governance maturity, and evidence of sustained cost optimisation. Ask for a proof-of-concept that includes monitoring, policy enforcement and cost controls across both environments.
What should a strong hybrid cloud strategy include?
A practical hybrid cloud strategy defines workload placement rules, governance standards, security controls, operating cadence (change, patching, incident management) and a cost model that balances fixed private spend with variable Azure consumption. It should also include an exit/portability plan to avoid lock-in over time.
How can a partner help control the variable cost of Azure consumption?
Look for disciplined cost governance: tagging standards, budgets and alerts, rightsizing and scheduling, and clear reporting. A good partner will also help place workloads on the best-fit platform mix (Azure-native, Azure Local, or sovereign) so you reduce “always-on” waste and smooth volatility.
What questions should I ask a managed services partner about cost control?
Ask how they: (1) report and review spend (cadence, dashboards, ownership), (2) identify and remove waste, (3) enforce policy (tagging, budgets, guardrails), (4) forecast and model scenarios, and (5) decide workload placement across your hybrid cloud architecture to reduce static workload waste.
Can one partner manage both my Azure and private/sovereign environments?
Yes, but only if they run an integrated service model. Confirm they provide a single operating rhythm across platforms (monitoring, patching, security, compliance) and that the tooling/workflows are consistent, so you’re not effectively managing two separate estates under one contract.
How is hybrid cloud security managed across different environments?
Hybrid cloud security should be enforced through consistent policy, identity and monitoring across platforms, not “best effort” per environment. Look for automated policy enforcement, monitored compliance and clear responsibility boundaries for incident response and remediation across the whole hybrid estate.
What does “hybrid cloud architecture” mean in practice?
Hybrid cloud architecture is the design pattern that lets workloads move or operate across Azure-native, Azure Local and sovereign/private infrastructure, with consistent identity, policy and management. The best architectures reduce complexity by standardising how teams deploy, govern and operate services across locations.
When does it make sense to move workloads from public cloud back to private/sovereign?
Repatriation can make sense when public cloud costs rise faster than the value you are getting, or where governance and data residency requirements are easier to meet in a sovereign environment. A managed partner should help you assess candidates and execute the move without disrupting the broader hybrid cloud strategy.
How do I validate claims like “25% savings” when comparing hybrid cloud providers?
Ask for the methodology: what baseline is used, what is included/excluded, and which levers deliver the savings (rightsizing, placement, operational changes). In a proof-of-concept, ask for a before/after view across a representative workload set, plus a plan to sustain savings over time.
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