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Publication Date: 2026-08-03 06:00:00
University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has modernised its core IT infrastructure with the Nutanix Cloud Platform solution, strengthening its ability to deliver reliable, flexible learning experiences and support future technology needs.
With campuses in Toowoomba, Springfield, and Ipswich, and more than 25,000 students studying on-campus and online, UniSQ has long been a leader in flexible education.
Supporting this model requires highly reliable, scalable digital infrastructure to ensure consistent access to learning platforms, academic systems, and student services.
In late 2024, UniSQ undertook a strategic review of its virtualisation environment to ensure it could continue to meet growing demand and evolving expectations across teaching and learning.
Rather than pursuing a like-for-like replacement, the University chose to invest in a modern, integrated platform to improve performance, simplify management, and support future innovation.
“Changing something as fundamental as our virtualisation platform is a major decision and we approached it with a clear focus on long-term capability,” said Stephen Payne, associate director of Hosting Infrastructure at UniSQ.
“We wanted to strengthen the foundations of our environment – improving reliability today while giving us the flexibility to evolve as our needs change. Nutanix provided a platform that aligned with that direction,” said Payne.