Our Story, Our DNA
We started with a simple goal: to upskill and build a cloud community right here in Perth. That grassroots spirit still shapes everything we do.
Over the years, we've grown into a trusted partner across Australia and the United Kingdom, helping organisations in resources, energy, banking and entertainment turn complex software challenges into solutions they can confidently own.
From cloud solutions to data and AI, we embed with your team, share what we know, and make sure you're set up to succeed long after we leave.
Origins of Mechanical Rock
Where it started
Partnering for impact
Building a cloud community
Leading in data platforms
Scaling our expertise
Going global
A new home in London
Building a cloud community in Western Australia
Continuing its mission to grow the cloud community in WA, Mechanical Rock started the Latency Conference in 2018. Eight years on, Latency draws crowds of up to 500 people annually and remains as Perth’s only conference dedicated to uplifting a thriving tech community focused on building secure, high-performing cloud-native products.
Who we partner with
We approach partnerships the same way we approach our work: deliberately and with care.
Learn more about our
Technology partners
We collaborate with the best technology providers out there to ensure your business can run securely, reliably, and at scale.
Impact partners
We've also teamed up with a number of impact partners - companies doing meaningful work to uplift people across the WA community.