Australian Data Centres
Engineered for AI

An AI data centre is a purpose-built facility engineered to meet the substantial power, cooling, and computational demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads. Unlike traditional data centres, AI data centres are designed to support high-density computing environments essential for training and deploying complex AI models.

Data sovereignty is vital for AI data centres because it ensures that data is stored, managed, and governed under the laws of the country in which it resides—providing legal, security, and ethical protections in a globally connected digital environment. In an era of increasing cyber threats and data breaches, such as the recent attacks on Australian government systems, sovereignty protects sensitive information from foreign access, legal conflicts, and exploitation. Sovereign AI data centres—like those certified under Australia’s Hosting Certification Framework—offer resilience, transparency, and public trust while supporting national interests and critical infrastructure. For organisations handling sensitive, regulated, or internationally relevant data, sovereignty is no longer optional—it is a foundational requirement for secure and compliant AI operations.

AI workloads can require up to 10 times more resources than traditional cloud applications. The training and inference phases of AI models demand significant computational power, which in turn necessitates advanced infrastructure. Traditional on-premises data centres often lack the necessary power, cooling, and redundancy to manage these intensive workloads efficiently.

A well-designed data centre encompasses 5 key elements ( amongst others) such as connectivity, power, cooling, security, and location. Here’s what you can expect from a top-notch data centre:

Efficient connectivity that enables seamless data exchange with external networks, cloud services, and other data centres.

Reliable power supply with multiple redundancies to ensure uninterrupted operation uptime.

Comprehensive cooling systems to maintain an optimal temperature for the infrastructure.

Robust security measures to protect against data compromise or theft.

Proximity to major CBD’s and innovation hubs to allow for low latency connections and processing

Together, these factors create a high-performing data centre that prioritises efficiency, reliability, and security.

Macquarie Data Centres are at the forefront of Australia’s data centre industry, operating the nation’s most highly secure and fully compliant sovereign facilities. With a focus on flexibility and scalability, our centres are purposefully designed to meet your evolving business needs. From data centre services to colocation solutions, we provide the data centres you can rely on.

Macquarie Data Centres, Australia’s leading provider of data centre solutions, operates three cutting-edge Data Centre Campuses strategically situated in Australia’s key innovation hubs of Sydney and Canberra. These state-of-the-art campuses boast multiple data centres, meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of our esteemed customers. From scalable capacity options to advanced cooling systems and a range of additional facilities, we are committed to delivering bespoke solutions that empower businesses to thrive in today’s data-driven world.

Macquarie Data Centres, Australia’s top data centre solutions provider, operates three advanced Data Centre Campuses. Each campus has multiple data centres, customised to fit our customers’ unique requirements.

For detailed technical specifications of each campus, please visit the data centres page by clicking here.

Macquarie Data Centres are serious about security. Our Data Centres are secured thanks to our The Physical, The Systems & Our People.

Some ways we ensure the highest level of security for our customers:

• 6+ points of secure access including biometric scanning.
• 24/7/365 Physical and digital monitoring.
• We have zones classified under the PSPF (SCEC) Zoning which identifies security zones (1 to 5) for the protection of government information and assets.
• Highly trained and government security cleared staff. These security clearances are issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
• Surveillance and Photography Low light surveillance cameras around the perimeter of each facility and internal CCTV Surveillance cameras cover all entry points.
• We own and operate a fully sovereign service.

Macquarie Data Centres serves a diverse clientele, including two-thirds of global public cloud hyperscalers, over 42% of the Australian Federal Government, esteemed Global Fortune 500 companies, and prominent Australian corporates.

With our highly flexible and scalable Data Centres, we provide world-class security, alignment with global certifications, and adherence to international compliance standards. Our services attract customers from various industries, specialising in Technology, AI & ML, Critical Infrastructure, Defence & Government, HPC & Graphics processing, FSI & Health.

Rest assured, our globally recognised technical team is prepared to handle any reference architecture with utmost expertise and proficiency.

Macquarie Data Centres, Australia’s top data centre solutions provider, operates three advanced Data Centre Campuses. Each campus has multiple data centres, customised to fit our customers’ unique requirements.

For detailed technical specifications of each campus, please visit the data centres pages here:

Sydney Data Centres

Macquarie Park Data Centre Campus

Canberra Data Centres

Absolutely! As a renowned data centre provider in Australia, Macquarie Data Centres is continuously expanding to meet the needs of both new and existing customers. In June 2023, Macquarie Technology Group, their parent company, successfully completed an institutional placement that secured significant funding. This strategic investment will support future data center growth initiatives.

Our state-of-the-art data centres prioritise redundancy and reliability, delivering unparalleled service. With prestigious Uptime Tier Certifications, our facilities validate our commitment to exceptional uptime and uninterrupted service.

Equipped with a comprehensive range of cooling and power options, our data centres guarantee 100% uptime for our valued customers. Our Sydney CBD facility holds the Australian record for an impressive 23 years, setting the industry benchmark. This achievement showcases our relentless pursuit of excellence and ensures our customers can rely on us with unwavering reliability.

Macquarie Data Centres have modern facilities that leverage best-in-class technology and analytics to optimise their energy use and maintain below-industry-average Power Utilisation Efficiency (PUE).

Macquarie Data Centres excel in providing highly secure, sovereign, and compliant colocation services. Our meticulous adherence to the most stringent technical and operational standards sets us apart on a global scale.

Our comprehensive compliance programs enable us to proudly claim the title of one of the most certified data centres in Australia and beyond. Our impressive array of certifications includes, but is not limited to, Uptime Tier III, ISO 27001, PCI DSS 3.2.1, SCEC Designed for Government, Australian Government Security Cleared Personnel, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SSAE SOC 1&2, and ISO 45001.

For more information about our industry-leading certifications, please visit our compliance page by clicking here.