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Part of the ASX-listed Macquarie Technology Group, Macquarie Government has been appointed to the Information Communications Technology Provider Arrangement (ICTPA) panel, with the ADF now able to procure services directly from the provider.
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The ICTPA panel replaced the Applications Managed Service Partner Agreement in 2018 to facilitate the procurement of IT services for Defence and related agencies.
The company currently works with more than 42 per cent of federal government agencies.
Macquarie Government managing director Aidan Tudehope explained that the announcement was critical for developing sovereign Australian capability amid worsening geostrategic circumstances in the region.
“We see this as a pivotal moment for Macquarie Government, which reflects our commitment to supporting Australian Defence and national security,” he said.
“Australia needs sovereign, homegrown capabilities in technology and cyber security to adjust to the new challenging strategic circumstances Defence faces, and to keep pace with our international partners in important pacts such as AUKUS.”
According to a release from the company, it is the only strategic level-certified provider of both data centre and cloud services in Australia under the Commonwealth’s Hosting Certification Framework.
The company outlined that the appointment will make it easier for Defence and intelligence agencies to leverage their offerings.
Macquarie Government welcomed the opportunity to support the Australian government’s digital transformation journey, Michael Davies, head of federal government at Macquarie Government said.
“This is a significant step which reflects the trust and recognition of Australian companies investing in sovereign outcomes.”
“Our longstanding delivery of defence services through our defence partners and primes demonstrates our dedication to supporting the Australian government and its secure digital transformation journey.”
