Find out how we are building a robust digital infrastructure to support learning, teaching, and our current and future digital needs.
Overview
What it is: The project will provide a modern data backup solution and new organisation-wide IT server infrastructure.
Why it's better for you: It will ensure improved data security, better reliability and resilience, and increased efficiency, without affecting the way you use your applications day to day.
Why it's better for the University: Making use of both modern cloud-based and on-site computing services will enable the University to accommodate future demand, be flexible to changing needs, and enable better team collaboration through improved data access.
When it's happening: The project is due to be completed by the end of February 2026.
About the project
The Cloud Transformation project will give us an all-new private cloud infrastructure for hosting servers and IT services based locally. Most hosted University services were migrated to the new solution in 2025, and the project closes in February 2026. The new Nutanix hardware aims to underpin the University’s digital applications for the next five to seven years.
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing provides access through the internet to computing resources, data storage and infrastructure management tools, that together provide the platform to deliver business applications and services to the user.
Benefits of the cloud:
- Business Growth: Scalable technology to meet growing demands
- Efficiency: Fewer manual steps, faster processes
- User Experience: Reliable access across all devices and locations
- Agility: Quicker delivery and updates for IT services
- Security: Modern technologies to reduce cyber risk
- Environmental: Lower carbon footprint through energy-efficient infrastructure
- Cost: Predictable, flexible funding model and reduced legacy system costs
Recovery and Rebuilding priorities
The programme will support the ‘efficiency and effectiveness’ priority from the Recovery and Rebuilding Strategic Plan by:
- streamlining processes for staff
- assisting us to meet business needs
- assisting with our sustainability goals
- allowing us to benefit from Cloud technology.