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CCL achieves VMware Pinnacle tier partnership with Broadcom
IT Automation

CCL achieves VMware Pinnacle tier partnership with Broadcom

CCL, part of Spark Business Group, has reached VMware's highest Pinnacle Tier, acknowledging their decade of exceptional IT and hybrid cloud services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
Risk & Compliance

CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Spark NZ warns of firms' unreadiness for AI-based future
Migration

Spark NZ warns of firms' unreadiness for AI-based future

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.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape
Partner Programmes

CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape

'CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape, the only New Zealand firm to achieve this distinction.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
State of NZ Cloud: The cloud of the future is hybrid
Hybrid Cloud

State of NZ Cloud: The cloud of the future is hybrid

The report found many organisations remain tentative about adopting cloud technology due to a lack of resources and expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
CCL launches CloudIQ, a managed hybrid cloud service
Hybrid Cloud

CCL launches CloudIQ, a managed hybrid cloud service

CloudIQ provides organisations with a unified platform and comprehensive visibility and control across various cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
Spark Business achieves AWS Migration Competency status
Hyperscale

Spark Business achieves AWS Migration Competency status

The designation recognises Spark Business Group, through CCL and its cloud consultants Leaven, provides proven technology and deep expertise to help customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
CCL launches Managed M365 offering for NZ work environments
Hybrid & Remote Work

CCL launches Managed M365 offering for NZ work environments

CCL, the cloud specialist, has launched its Managed M365 offering to manage and optimize the Microsoft 365 suite for enterprise organizations.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
CCL appoints Richard Adams as CEO
Data Analytics

CCL appoints Richard Adams as CEO

Richard Adams appointed CEO of CCL, succeeding Heather Graham who has returned to the US; several key individuals also join advisory board.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds
Digital Transformation

Cloud 'extremely important' to future growth, report finds

Lack of skills and cost hindering businesses' adoption of cloud and digital transformation, reveals new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Global Stories

CCL stories

CCL opens Beijing office to boost cross-border eCommerce to UK
Supply Chain

CCL opens Beijing office to boost cross-border eCommerce to UK

CCL has opened a Beijing office to enhance cross-border logistics and customs services for Chinese eCommerce firms targeting the UK and European markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Ransomware

KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Hitachi Vantara celebrates partners at 2022 ANZ Summit
Storage

Hitachi Vantara celebrates partners at 2022 ANZ Summit

Long-standing partners recognised for expansion, cloud services, outstanding experience and healthcare sector expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Dec 2022
CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency
DevOps

CCL and Spark Business recognised with AWS DevOps Competency

CCL has announced that Spark Business Group has achieved the Amazon Web Service (AWS) DevOps Competency status.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
CCL appoints Richard Adams as CEO
Customers

CCL appoints Richard Adams as CEO

Richard Adams appointed as CEO of CCL, taking over from Heather Graham who has returned to the US for personal reasons. #leadership #CCL.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

CCL stories

CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid tough trade
Supply Chain

CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid tough trade

CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid trade challenges, offering tailored logistics to help businesses navigate international market complexities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Trellis Data & CCL Group partner to advance digital forensics
Generative AI

Trellis Data & CCL Group partner to advance digital forensics

Trellis Data and CCL Solutions Group form a pioneering partnership to revolutionise law enforcement with an integrated platform offering AI-enhanced digital forensics capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024