Microsoft Azure: Microsoft partners with CCL for New Zealand cloud region

Microsoft has announced that CCL, a provider of IT and hybrid cloud services within local telco Spark's Business Group, will be its first at-scale cloud launch partner for the upcoming New Zealand cloud region.

“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 Richard Adams, CEO of CCL. “Our clients will be able to benefit from Microsoft’s world-class cloud infrastructure right here in New Zealand, while receiving the local support and extensive cloud expertise that CCL is known for. We look forward to helping businesses navigate their digital transformation journeys with confidence, not only by making the right technology decisions today but also planning for tomorrow.”

Adam Magon, group CIO at Scales Corporation, said: “Scales Corporation will transition over time to the New Zealand North cloud region as we continue to enhance our cloud-native capabilities to improve resiliency and optimize costs. This underscores our commitment to leveraging advanced technology for business growth and superior customer service on the international stage.”