Komatsu signs multimillion-dollar cloud partnership with Macquarie

Heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu Australia has entered into a multi-year, multimillion-dollar partnership with Macquarie Cloud Services to modernise and strengthen its cloud infrastructure as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.

The investment intends to deliver major enhancements to disaster recovery, data backup, system resilience and overall operational performance for the construction and mining equipment manufacturer.

By transitioning to a secure, sovereign cloud environment hosted locally in Australia, Komatsu aims to improve reliability across its core systems and ensure stronger data protection and faster recovery capabilities.

The shift to a modern cloud platform provides the flexibility to scale and respond to evolving operational requirements, supporting Komatsu's ambitions for growth and continued technology innovation.

"MCS' proven ability to deliver tailored hybrid cloud solutions aligns perfectly with Komatsu's technology roadmap," John Steele, Komatsu Australia chief information offficer said.

"We're investing in a cloud-first future that not only improves our resilience but strengthens our digital foundation and equips us to embrace advanced technologies as the business evolves."

An upgraded environment will be delivered by Macquarie's Australian-based engineering and support teams, meeting strict compliance and data residency standards.

The new infrastructure will enable the adoption of real-time analytics, edge computing and AI-driven solutions across Komatsu's operations.

"Komatsu is making the kind of infrastructure decisions that set the foundation for long-term innovation," Jonathan Staff, head of private cloud at Macquarie Cloud Services said.

"This partnership is about modernising core systems so they can move faster, stay secure, and scale with confidence.

"Together, we're building an environment that enables innovation, strengthens security, and keeps operations running at their best—all on a sovereign, resilient cloud platform built to evolve with the business."