mCloud for Government

True data sovereignty requires more than just storing data locally; it demands a protected, resilient, and fully redundant infrastructure.

This is why having a Tier IV certified data centre and fully sovereign cloud is a non-negotiable for national security.

 

Introduction

What is mCloud?

mCloud is Micron21’s next generation cloud platform, offering Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud solutions with scalable compute, storage, and networking.

Our mCloud platform provides a highly secure and sovereign cloud solution, operating from Australia's only sovereign commercial Tier IV facility.

It's designed to meet the stringent requirements of government and defence with:

  • High-Availability & Geographic Redundancy
  • Protected mCloud Platform for Government Workloads
  • Zone 4 Physical Security
  • Zone 3 SOC
  • A Global network with IRAP assessed DDoS protection
  • A 99.999% uptime guarantee
 

Features

Key Features That Power mCloud

Data Sovereignty &
Data Localisation

Micron21 is Australia’s sole 100% Australian-owned and operated Tier IV Data Centre. This enables us to safeguard data from foreign cyber and legal threats by ensuring it remains exclusively within Australia.

Security & Reliability
via International Standards

We ensure the security and dependability of our systems by adhering to globally recognized standards, including ISO Information Security certifications, the Uptime Institute's Tier IV accreditation, and having our cloud platforms IRAP assessed.

Designed for
Government

Built to meet the strict standards of Government and Defence with: Zone 4 physical security, a Zone 3 Security Operations Centre, and a worldwide network with IRAP-assessed DDoS protection.

Fault-Tolerant Tier IV
Data Centre

Micron21 operates Australia’s first Tier IV-certified data centre, offering 100% uptime, redundant power, and high availability architecture.

Global Network &
DDoS Protection

We manage Australia's third-largest peered network, connecting globally with over 1,900 networks. Our top-tier DDoS mitigation platform is specifically designed for Australian operations, ensuring data sovereignty and minimal latency.

 

Customisation & Control

Built for Customisation & Flexibility

Harness advanced compute, high speed storage, and robust networking solutions designed to scale with your enterprise. Integrated security and automation empower your infrastructure to adapt as you grow.

Compute Options

  • Configurable vCPUs, RAM, and GPU support
  • Support for Windows, Linux, and containerised workloads
  • Intel XEON Gold CPUs to deliver high performance

Storage Options

  • NVMe SSD for high-performance IOPS
  • Geographic replication across three sites
  • Object storage for unstructured data

Networking & Security

  • DDoS Protection & Firewall Policies
  • VPN and dedicated interconnect options
  • 700Gbps Global Network Capacity

Integration & API Support

  • RESTful API for automation
  • OpenStack compatibility
  • Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) support

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Experience the power of mCloud with enterprise grade performance, security, and scalability.

 

Open Source Software

Built on a Proven, Scalable and Open Source Architecture

mCloud is built on OpenStack and Ceph, leading open source technologies that provide flexibility, high availability, and enterprise grade scalability. Our platform is built for businesses that need performance, reliability, and cost effective infrastructure.

OpenStack Powered

Full control and flexibility with enterprise grade cloud architecture.

Ceph Storage Integration

Distributed, fault tolerant storage for maximum resilience.

High Performance Compute Nodes

We utilise Intel Xeon Gold CPU architecture and NVMe SSD Storage to ensure ultra fast processing speeds and minimal latency.

Open Source

Considering Proxmox?

As a hollistic data centre, we support many different cloud platforms for our clients, regardless of their requirements. From mCloud, VMware, Proxmox, to HyperV, we can help you configure and maintain your cloud infrastructure, regardless of what virtualisation platform you're looking to use.

However, mCloud is an easy choice for those looking to upgrade their cloud infrastucture. With out-of-the-box high-availability, greater performance, an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand portal, all whilst still being more affordable than the hyper-scalers.

Platform Architectures

Build the Perfect Cloud Solution for Your Business

Build Your Own Cloud Server

Customise and configure your ideal cloud server with our interactive pricing tool.

Public Cloud

Scalable and cost effective on-demand cloud compute, storage, and networking resources.

Private Cloud

Dedicated, fully isolated cloud environments with customisable compute, storage, and security policies.

Hybrid Cloud

Combine the benefits of private and public cloud for optimal scalability, security, and cost effective infrastructure.

 

"mCloud is a local, performant, robust alternative to other public cloud providers, that gives you the flexibility to build and deliver workloads however you need to."

Rob Hore

Webres Solutions

Need Help Migrating?

Take a look at our guides on how to migrate from other cloud platforms to mCloud or contact us for assistance

 

Resources

Additional Information

From enterprise IT to AI and disaster recovery, mCloud powers the applications that drive your business.

NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs

Utilise NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs on our mCloud platform for high-performance during deep learning, HPC, and data analytics tasks.

Reduce your Total Cost of Ownership

This whitepaper presents a detailed TCO analysis, comparing mCloud with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Navigating the Post-VMware Era

This whitepaper offers a detailed exploration of challenges faced by VMware users, industry migration trends, and actionable next-steps.

What is mCloud?

A Powerful Cloud Platform Built for Australian Businesses.

Why We Built mCloud

A Better Alternative to Traditional Cloud Platforms.

Is Open Source a Risk?

Some businesses hesitate when they hear “open-source” — but is that concern still valid?

New to mCloud?

This quick start guide walks you through the essential first steps to get up and running - from logging in to launching your first virtual machine.

100 VMs Deployed in Under 3 Minutes

This demo showcases the performance, scalability, and orchestration power of mCloud’s virtual data centre platform.

Why We Moved Away from VMware

In this video, we explain why we made the move and how that decision led to the creation of mCloud.

See How Much You Can Save with mCloud

Customize your cloud and compare costs instantly against AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Get more for less with enterprise-grade performance.

  • Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees or surprises.
  • Enterprise-Grade for Less: High performance at lower costs.
  • Instant Comparison: See real-time savings.

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