At Micron21, our mission has always been to provide innovative, high performing, and cost effective cloud solutions to our customers. Today, we’re thrilled to unveil mCloud, the newest addition to our family. This is a platform designed from the ground up to ensure you receive unparalleled value in cloud computing. Built on latest in open-source technologies like OpenStack and Ceph, mCloud sets a new benchmark for virtualisation, scalability, and flexibility. Not only does it deliver premium performance, but it also allows us to keep costs low without sacrificing quality. And the best part? Our customers, get the first look and feel of it.  

 

For years, we’ve relied on VMware as a key part of our services. But as licensing costs skyrocketed post the Broadcom acquisition and customer satisfaction decreased globally (56% of organisations plan to reduce VMware use), we knew continuing down this road wasn’t sustainable for both us and our customers. Rather than passing these rising costs, we decided a change was necessary. That’s where mCloud comes in. This platform isn’t just a VMware replacement, it’s an upgrade. We’ve invested heavily in building mCloud to ensure performance levels meet (and exceed) expectations, while maintaining Micron21’s foundational values of excellence, innovation, and security.  

 

Here’s what you can expect from this next-gen platform, and how it will benefit your business.  

 

1. Lower Costs, Same Great Service  

With mCloud, you’ll enjoy the same exceptional functionality without any surprise price hikes. By moving away from expensive VMware licenses, we’ve significantly reduced future operating costs and it ensures our platform remains both competitive and affordable.  

 

mCloud introduces a fully self-service portal to give you direct control. From resource scaling to managing backend settings, you’ll have the power to make changes in real time when you need to.  

 

Configure a software-defined network and finetune firewall rules directly from the dashboard. You’ll no longer have to rely on a third-party interface or alternative tools. However, if you still prefer a managed firewall, we’ve got that too.

 

mCloud supports multiple cloud formats: public; private; and hybrid. This allows you to align resources with your specific operational needs. You can even bring your own hardware and gain the power of a cluster. This is a unique model to Micron21 offering exceptional value. The platform comes packed with features like high-speed NVMe storage tiers, software-defined networking, and multiple availability zones. In fact, we’ve built Australia’s first operational stretch cluster that spans three data centres and is perhaps the first public cloud capable of doing so. 

 

Security is baked into mCloud at every level. The platform operates under strict ISO certifications (27001/27002/27017/27018 standards), and provides data sovereignty assurances. Plus, we’ve integrated our world-class DDoS protection, so you’re safeguarded from cyber threats (base level protection).  

 

We’re in the early stages of transitioning existing workloads to mCloud. Rest assured, this migration process will be seamless, guided by a team of dedicated experts to minimise downtime and disruptions. Over the next few months, you’ll receive additional updates detailing what the move to mCloud means for your specific setup.  

 

 

Your collaboration during this migration is vital to ensure we meet (and exceed) your expectations.  

 

Curious about what mCloud can do for your business? We’re inviting you to take it for a free test drive. Once you experience the enhanced performance, customisation, and usability, we’re confident you’ll see the value mCloud brings to your operations.  We expect that mCloud will be publicly launched around the start of April, so get in quick before everyone else. To try it for yourself, please complete the form on this page to register your interest.

 

The cloud computing world is evolving, and with mCloud, we’re giving you a way to not just keep up, but also to stay ahead. Your partnership has been instrumental in driving this evolution, and we can’t wait to see the amazing work you’ll do with mCloud’s capabilities.  

 

Got questions or want to know more? Reach out to our team on 1300 769 972 or via email at sales@micron21.com..