Macquarie Lens for
Azure optimisation.

Macquarie Lens Azure optimisation gives you clear, actionable insight into your Azure environment. You’ll see where costs, compliance and governance can be improved, backed by expert analysis.

Macquarie Lens

See your Azure clearly.

More than half of Australian IT leaders report higher-than-expected cloud costs after migration. Azure environments evolve quickly, and without clear visibility, waste, risk and misalignment can creep in. Macquarie Lens Azure Optimisation helps you see exactly what’s happening, and what to do next.

Value you see

Azure insights that drive action.

Clear visibility across cost, governance, compliance and security.

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Cost clarity

Uncover wasted spend and cost drivers across your Azure environment.

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Strengthen control

Assess governance settings and support DevOps readiness for infrastructure-as-code.

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Compliance benchmarking

Benchmark against standards including CIS, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA and PCI.

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Identify risk early

Review the maturity of your Azure services architecture and surface risk areas.

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Expert analysis

One of our Azure Principal Consultants analyses your data and findings.

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Insight to action

Review findings in a dedicated 1:1 session and prioritise next steps.

Certified by the best.

Common use cases

Where Macquarie Lens delivers value.

Practical Azure optimisation for evolving environments.

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Post-migration cost review

After moving to Azure, validate your architecture and identify higher-than-expected cloud costs before they escalate.

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Pre-budget planning

Enter budgeting cycles with clearer visibility of cost drivers, optimisation opportunities and governance gaps.

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Compliance preparation

Benchmark your Azure environment against relevant compliance standards and prepare for audits with greater confidence.

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Security posture assessment

Understand the maturity of your Azure services architecture and prioritise risk reduction initiatives.

Why Macquarie Cloud Services

Azure expertise you can rely on.

Recognised capability, deep experience and local expertise.

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Azure Expert MSP

Independently assessed to meet Microsoft’s highest Managed Services standards.

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MISA Member

The only Australian partner to be both an Azure Expert MSP and MISA Member.

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Microsoft specialist

Microsoft Solutions Partner – Security and Modern Work Specialist.

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Certified expertise

Technical certifications across Azure administration, architecture, DevOps, security and data.

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Award recognition

Winner of Managed Services Innovation of the Year – Azure Managed at GLOTEL.

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ISO-aligned services

Azure Managed Services assessed against ISO-27001 compliance controls.

Contact us

Ready to see Macquarie Lens in action?

Book a demo with one of our experts. We’re here to guide you through your next steps.

Macquarie Lens FAQs.

Macquarie Lens is a comprehensive analytics platform designed by Macquarie Cloud Services to provide deep insights into your Azure environment. It helps in monitoring, managing, and optimizing your cloud resources to ensure peak performance and cost-efficiency.

Macquarie Lens offers detailed cost analysis and optimisation recommendations, helping businesses manage and reduce their Azure expenses by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting cost-saving measures.

Yes, Macquarie Lens enhances security by providing real-time monitoring and alerts for potential threats, ensuring your Azure environment is protected against vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.

Yes, Macquarie Lens is designed for seamless integration with your existing Azure environment, allowing you to leverage its powerful analytics and management tools without significant changes to your current setup.

Still have questions?

Our Macquarie Lens specialists are here to help.

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