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DIMENSION DATA HELPS MAKE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT’S
CLOUD-FIRST STRATEGY A REALITY
New Cloud to provide first truly consumptive large-scale cloud platform purpose-built
for Government agencies in Canberra
Canberra, Australia – November 24, 2014 – Dimension Data, the USD 6 billion global ICT solutions
and services provider, today announced an extension to its network of global Managed Cloud Platforms
(MCPs) with the establishment of an MCP in Canberra, purpose-built for the Australian Government.
The MCP will be the first large-scale platform in Canberra designed solely for the Australian
Government and will enable agencies to rapidly respond to meet community needs, departmental
policies and future advances in technology.
The Canberra MCP is housed in a new TIA 942 design-compliant facility, under final construction by
Canberra Data Centres, with full services to come on stream early next year.
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Minister for Communications said cloud infrastructure such as the MCP
enables the Government to benefit from cost savings, improved efficiencies and increased staff
productivity offered by cloud computing.
Rodd Cunico, Chief Executive Officer, Dimension Data Australia, said that the ability for Government
to use a cloud platform located on Australian shores addresses data sovereignty concerns.
“Dimension Data’s Canberra cloud platform will be tenanted exclusively by Government agencies and
their data will be held securely in Canberra,” Cunico said.
Dimension Data’s Canberra managed cloud platform will be its third in Australia, joining MCPs in
Sydney and Melbourne, and brings to 14 the number of MCPs Dimension Data has deployed globally.
The Canberra MCP addresses the requirements of the Australian Government information security
management protocol and the Attorney General’s Risk management guidelines to handle classified
government data up to Protected level.
The National Disability Insurance Agency and the Department of Finance have already signed up to the
cloud platform. The Department will use the Canberra cloud to run its video conference booking
software-as-a-service.
Cunico said the Canberra MCP will connect to the Intra Government Communications Network (ICON),
which is run by the Department of Finance, in order to help facilitate Government cloud adoption.
“We want to see the Australian Government reap the benefits of cloud computing in the same way that
the private sector has. The Canberra MCP has been designed with the Government Cloud Computing
Policy in mind, in order to allow departments and agencies to adopt cloud services that not only provide
adequate protection of Government data but also deliver value for money,” Cunico said.
“The availability of cloud services offers an opportunity for Government to deliver more efficient services
that are also more responsive to business and community needs.”
Cunico highlighted this month’s G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, where the Department of the Prime
Minister and Cabinet used Dimension Data’s cloud platforms to provide a host of end-user services and
wireless connectivity during the summit. Cunico said Dimension Data ensured the high-profile event’s
7,000 delegates received a seamless experience, regardless of the workload or device being used.
Cunico said the Canberra MCP will provide capabilities available across Dimension Data’s global cloud
platform, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Microsoft solutions on the cloud and support for
enterprise applications like SAP ERP.
Cunico said Dimension Data’s recent Oakton acquisition meant more Government-specific solutions,
which addressed key themes such as digitisation, open data, information management, collaboration
and inter-connected Government services, would be brought to market in Australia as cloud-based, asa-service offerings – underscoring the company’s ongoing local investment.
“We employ thousands of skilled people in Australia, have built highly advanced business and technical
centres here, and have developed facilities and services that specifically address Australia’s needs,”
Cunico said. “The Canberra MCP is another example of that local commitment.”
-ENDSAbout Dimension Data
Founded in 1983, Dimension Data plc is an ICT services and solutions provider that uses its
technology expertise, global service delivery capability, and entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate the
business ambitions of its clients. Dimension Data is a member of the NTT Group.
www.dimensiondata.com
Note to editors:
Dimension Data understands the requirements of government agencies and corporations of all sizes
around the world. Global consistency and availability of service on six continents provides the right
cloud with residency of data and low-latency access to secure, reliable, enterprise-class shared and
private infrastructure on premises and off premises to support hybrid cloud. Organisations are able to
align application and workload requirements with ITaaS (Information Technology-as-a-Service)
anywhere in the world. All services are offered from Dimension Data MCPs, which provide 99.99%
availability service level agreements (SLAs), as well as 24/7 phone support and integrated
management capabilities. Dimension Data MCPs offer cloud and a complete cloud surround for multitier and complex applications that require managed hosting or co-location to satisfy a unified cloud
approach. Dimension Data offers one or more MCPs in the following countries: United States,
Canada, Brazil, China, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and
Japan.
Visit www.dimensiondata.com/cloud to learn more about Dimension Data and its cloud
computing offerings.