Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ) and Macquarie University today announced a strategic partnership to support future collaboration across research, technology and innovation.

The agreement establishes a framework for the two organisations to collaborate in areas including cloud computing, cyber security, data centre engineering, and technology policy.

Co-located in the Macquarie Park Innovation District, the partnership reflects the deepening engagement between industry and academia and identify areas where shared expertise can contribute to Australia’s future digital capability and the creation of technology job pathways.

The collaboration will explore opportunities for joint research, industry engagement and knowledge exchange, drawing on Macquarie Technology Group’s experience in data centres, cloud, cyber security and telecommunications, and Macquarie University’s research strengths across science, technology, engineering, business and law.

Quote attributable to David Tudehope, CEO and Cofounder of Macquarie Technology Group:

“This partnership will provide Macquarie University students with the opportunity to have hands on experience working with new data centre and cloud technologies. Macquarie University students will graduate with the skills and experience that will ensure they are ready for the data centre and cloud jobs of the future that are so important for Australia.”

Quote attributable to David Hirst, Group Executive of Macquarie Data Centres:

“We are excited to explore opportunities for students, academics and industry experts to engage with the latest thinking in data centre and cloud technologies. Through this partnership, Macquarie Data Centres looks forward to identifying areas for collaboration that draw on our expertise in the complex software, networking, electrical and mechanical systems that underpin modern data centres and cloud computing.”

Quote attributable to Professor S. Bruce Dowton, Vice-Chancellor and President of Macquarie University:

“We are pleased to announce a significant partnership with Macquarie Technology Group, which promises a range of practical opportunities for our researchers, students and graduates. Our agreement today opens the door to a sophisticated collaboration that will bring state-of-the-art technology to campus.

“Our aim is to create synergies across our campus for world-class research and industry collaboration, practical learning opportunities for students and graduates, and new teaching spaces for our computing experts. This dynamic partnership also supports Macquarie University as a national centre for innovation, enhancing the community of knowledge and expertise that is such a distinctive feature of our parkland precinct. While there is more exciting work to come, this is a very special milestone to celebrate.”