Tech Giants Unite: Microsoft & CCL Launch First-Ever NZ Azure Cloud Region!

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  • June 26, 2024
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Microsoft has announced a significant partnership with CCL, a leading IT and hybrid cloud service provider within Spark Business Group, to launch its first hyperscale cloud region in New Zealand.

This collaboration positions CCL as the first at-scale cloud launch partner for Microsoft’s New Zealand North cloud region, marking a substantial milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey.

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The partnership enables CCL to migrate customers to the New Zealand North cloud region on a large scale. Scales Corporation, a prominent protein and agribusiness player, is the first client to transition.

Utilizing CCL’s advanced tools and frameworks, the migration process is designed to be seamless, ensuring data and workload transitions are optimized and secure.

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Richard Adams, CEO of CCL, emphasized the opportunity this partnership brings to provide customers with more choices in cloud platforms and services. He highlighted CCL’s role in helping businesses navigate their digital transformation journeys with confidence and foresight.

“We’ve seen huge interest from customers in leading end-to-end cloud services, hyperscale cloud and AI, and this signaled a significant opportunity to partner together and provide customers more choice to choose the best cloud platform and services to meet their needs,” said Adams.

In addition to facilitating cloud migration, the partnership aims to build specialist digital skills within New Zealand. This initiative is crucial for leveraging the full potential of hyperscale cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Vanessa Sorenson, Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand, expressed her excitement about the new opportunities this partnership will unlock for local businesses, especially with the advent of generative AI promising significant innovations.

Vanessa stated “This truly is the year of delivery. We’re more than excited to be opening our New Zealand North cloud region here in 2024, and partnering with CCL will massively accelerate the number of organisations who can hit the ground running as soon as we open.” she added “CCL’s expertise in hybrid cloud solutions and deep understanding of the New Zealand market make them the ideal partner to help our customers get the best from hyperscale, while also helping them achieve their sustainability goals faster,” she noted.

Scales Corporation, which provides essential services to New Zealand’s primary export sector, will be the first organization to migrate to the New Zealand North cloud region.

Aaron Magon, Group CIO at Scales Corporation, highlighted the strategic importance of this transition. “This underscores our commitment to leveraging advanced technology for business growth and superior customer service on the international stage,” said Magon. He also stressed the value of partnering with CCL to ensure their applications and data remain secure, accessible, and flexible.

As the largest locally focused cloud services provider in New Zealand, CCL’s nationwide team of cloud experts offers comprehensive support ranging from strategy and architecture to security, migration, and modernization.


This partnership with Microsoft is set to significantly enhance New Zealand’s digital infrastructure, providing businesses with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

In conclusion, the collaboration between Microsoft and CCL represents a transformative step for New Zealand’s cloud capabilities, bringing world-class cloud infrastructure to local businesses and fostering a robust ecosystem of digital skills and innovation.

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