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Macquarie Data Centres tops out hyperscale-ready facility in Sydney
A new Sydney data centre from Macquarie Data Centres is designed to meet both the needs of global companies while also positioned to support Australian business .
Macquarie Data Centres has
announced the topping out of its hyperscale-ready data center in Sydney ’ s technology precinct at Macquarie Park .
The topping out of Intellicenter 3 East ( IC3E ) signifies the successful completion of the structural build , despite the global COVID-19 pandemic . The internal fit out is now underway and IC3E is tracking to schedule .
IC3E is located in the Sydney North Zone , an area rich in cloud ecosystems and connectivity . It is a cornerstone of Macquarie Data Centres ’ local data center campus and demonstrates the company ’ s commitment to supporting the local economy ; while providing the ideal home for global hyperscalers , Software-as-a-Service providers and multinational enterprises wanting to access the Australian market .
Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic , data centers have been elevated into a new asset class . With more reliance on data centers and the cloud to work , learn and socially interact , they ’ ve become a key driver for economic growth .
IC3 and IC5 data center in Canberra topping out within weeks of one another .
The purpose-built IC3E facility is designed to meet both the needs of global companies while perfectly positioned to support Australian business . This includes the federal government – with whom the Macquarie Telecom Group is already well engrained – with 42 % of federal agencies leveraging its cybersecurity , secure Internet gateway ( SIG ) and cloud services .
IC3E delivers against current and future sovereignty , security and compliance requirements . The finished center will offer a plethora of credentials , including SCEC Zone 3 ( or higher ), SOC2 , Tier III certification and ISO 27001 certification . It will also have 24 / 7 on-site security and support , staffed by government-cleared engineers .
David Hirst , Group Executive , Macquarie Data Centers , said : “ Topping out IC3E , in spite of the many challenges we ’ ve experienced in 2020 , furthers Sydney ’ s position as a regional data center hub and Macquarie Data Centres ’ key role within it . There ’ s never been a better time to deliver new capacity in Asia-Pacific – more data is being created from remote work , education and an increased dependence on the digital economy , alongside burgeoning customer expectations for high quality service delivery .
“ While some global companies were required to halt construction on their new data centers because of COVID-19 regulations , we ’ re pleased to have been allowed to continue building across this year – and to have done so safely and efficiently , with limited impact from COVID . The resilience and tenacity of the team , including our construction partners , has truly shone through . Our investment in Australia ’ s data center ecosystem serves to create valuable jobs and build sovereign and secure capabilities – all of which is critical to helping grow Australia ’ s economy as we emerge from the pandemic .” •
The construction of data centers has been recognized as essential under the Australian COVID-19 regime . It ’ s this classification that has enabled Macquarie Data Centres , part of Macquarie Telecom Group , to continue building across 2020 and which sees both its
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