Megaport Limited: the history behind its technology business

Megaport was founded in Australia in 2013 by Bevan Slattery to make data-centre and cloud connectivity more flexible through software-defined networking.

How Megaport Limited developed

Instead of requiring customers to order long-lived fixed circuits for every connection, Megaport built a platform for provisioning private network links between data centres, cloud providers and enterprise locations on demand. It listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2015.

Megaport Limited in 2026

By 2026, Megaport operated a global network platform connecting thousands of customers to cloud and data-centre ecosystems across many locations.

Why the history matters

Its history reflects how networking has become more cloud-like: businesses increasingly expect connectivity to be provisioned through software and adjusted as quickly as compute or storage resources.

This profile was checked against company disclosures, regulatory filings and reputable independent or industry sources where applicable. Information reflects public material available on 18 September 2026.