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CCL stories
CCL predicts resilient growth in global trade in 2026
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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e-commerce
CCL forecasts resilient global trade growth in 2026 as firms bolster supply chains and adapt logistics despite tariffs and geopolitical risks.
Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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genai
Microsoft partners with CCL to launch its first New Zealand hyperscale cloud region, empowering local companies like Scales Corp to enhance resiliency and optimise costs.
CCL achieves VMware Pinnacle tier partnership with Broadcom
Thu, 16th May 2024
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it automation
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casb
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vmware
CCL, part of Spark Business Group, has reached VMware's highest Pinnacle Tier, acknowledging their decade of exceptional IT and hybrid cloud services.
CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.
Spark NZ warns of firms' unreadiness for AI-based future
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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migration
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
New Zealand's largest telco, Spark, warns companies to prepare for an AI-driven future amid an observed lack of supportive cloud infrastructure and waning AI maturity.
KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ccl
KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.
CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
'CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape, the only New Zealand firm to achieve this distinction.
State of NZ Cloud: The cloud of the future is hybrid
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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ccl
The report found many organisations remain tentative about adopting cloud technology due to a lack of resources and expertise.
CCL launches CloudIQ, a managed hybrid cloud service
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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hybrid cloud
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managed cloud
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ccl
CloudIQ provides organisations with a unified platform and comprehensive visibility and control across various cloud environments.
Spark Business achieves AWS Migration Competency status
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The designation recognises Spark Business Group, through CCL and its cloud consultants Leaven, provides proven technology and deep expertise to help customers.
Hitachi Vantara celebrates partners at 2022 ANZ Summit
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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storage
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Long-standing partners recognised for expansion, cloud services, outstanding experience and healthcare sector expertise.
CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency
Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CCL has announced that Spark Business Group has achieved the Amazon Web Service (AWS) DevOps Competency status.
CCL launches Managed M365 offering for NZ work environments
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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wfh
CCL, the cloud specialist, has launched its Managed M365 offering to manage and optimize the Microsoft 365 suite for enterprise organizations.
CCL appoints Richard Adams as CEO
Fri, 13th May 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Richard Adams appointed CEO of CCL, succeeding Heather Graham who has returned to the US; several key individuals also join advisory board.
CCL appoints Richard Adams as CEO
Fri, 13th May 2022
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customers
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ict
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public sector
Richard Adams appointed as CEO of CCL, taking over from Heather Graham who has returned to the US for personal reasons. #leadership #CCL.
Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds
Fri, 6th May 2022
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
Lack of skills and cost hindering businesses' adoption of cloud and digital transformation, reveals new research.
Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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advantage nz
Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.
Spark, CCL awarded APAC growth partner of the year awards for Fortinet
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has named CCL and Spark as Growth Partner of the Year in its Partner of the Year Awards for the Asia-Pacific region.
Spark's CCL signs multimillion-dollar object storage deal with Cloudian
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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storage
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public cloud
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iaas
Cloudian signs multimillion-dollar deal with CCL to provide object storage technology to New Zealand's government sector.
Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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it services
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hpe
Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.