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"Macquarie Cloud Services launches Azure Optimise self-service portal ‘Macquarie Lens’ in Australia

Macquarie Cloud Services, part of Macquarie Telecom Group (ASX: MAQ), today became the first provider in Australia to offer a self-service Azure optimisation portal, allowing organisations using Azure to gain new insights into IT environments, specifically around cost, compliance, governance and security.

Macquarie’s Head of Azure Naran McClung said the service is further proof of Macquarie’s commitment to maximising the customer experience in a market that is underserved and overcharged. It also speaks to the real needs he sees IT leaders and teams facing across Australia when dealing with increasing compliance and security requirements.

Olga Specjalska, Director Partner Business, VMware Australia and New Zealand said: “As customers transform their businesses to digital, they’re leveraging cloud as a platform for innovation, as well as to operate their entire environment with optimal cost, security and governance.

The launch of Macquarie Lens comes as public cloud spend in Australia is expected to reach $10.6 billion this year[1], a rise of nearly 20 per cent.

The launch of the Macquarie Lens portal follows Macquarie Cloud Services becoming the fastest Australian partner to achieve Microsoft Azure Expert MSP designation relative to company inception in July, as well as its invitation to become one of the first Australian Expert MSP partners in the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) in September." LINK