Macquarie Cloud Services has promoted Jonathan Staff to lead its private cloud business. Staff takes on the role following more than two years leading direct sales for the company.
His appointment comes as Macquarie prepares to roll out an enhanced version of its Launch private cloud product.
Staff, an 18-year cloud and network veteran with experience at AC3 and Dimension Data, said the investment is timely with organizations suffering from a lack of competition.
“Cloud costs are rising, IT budgets are shrinking and choice is fading – it’s a recipe for disaster,” said Staff.
The enhanced Launch product was showcased at Dell Technologies Forum Sydney, where Macquarie Technology Group picked up the Dell Technologies Global Alliances Technology Innovation Award 2023, Australia & New Zealand.
The announcement follows a significant investment from Macquarie’s data center business to expand its next facility, IC3 Super West, to meet rising demand for AI workloads.
Launch will house data within the secure, sovereign facility once completed, enabling customers to benefit from its best-in-class design.
