The Digital Transformation Agency has taken the first step towards replacing the federal government’s all-important data centre panel ahead of its expiry in mid-2023.
The agency issued a request for information calling for feedback on a new data centre panel, which will offer “newer technology and additional products”.
The DTA said the new panel will be “broadly similar”, though will “improve data sovereignty… through the incorporation of the hosting certification framework”.
Only six data centre providers have been certified to date, including Australian Data Centres.
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