Azure NZ North Feasibility Assessment
Embark on your journey to Azure NZ North
What is Azure NZ North?
Launched in December 2024, Azure NZ North is Microsoft's first dedicated Azure cloud region in New Zealand. This new cloud region allows organisations nationwide to host their data and applications domestically, rather than relying on overseas data centres.
Key benefits
Azure NZ North enables New Zealand-based organisations to take full advantage of the cloud while keeping data local, secure and compliant.
Data residency: Sensitive or regulated data can stay within New Zealand's borders, helping organisations meet local compliance, privacy laws and data sovereignty requirements.
Lower latency: Services and apps hosted locally experience faster response times for New Zealand customers.
Reduce risk: Minimises exposure to foreign data regulations (e.g., U.S. laws if data is stored in American-owned servers abroad).
Azure NZ North feasibility assessment
Whether you’re just starting to explore Azure NZ North or are ready for a full-scale migration, our feasibility assessment will guide you through every step of the journey.
Whilst many industries will have motivators for moving to Azure NZ North, the types of organisations with strong motivational reasons include: government agencies, healthcare providers, financial services, larger enterprises, Māori and Iwi organisations, and education and research.
What's included
During your Azure NZ North feasibility assessment, our specialists will work with you to assess your current cloud environment and provide a customised roadmap to determine the best next steps for your organisation.
Determine if Azure NZ North is the right fit
Align business objectives with Azure NZ North capabilities
Identify your datasets currently hosted in existing regions
Review the availability of Azure services in NZ North relevant to your use case
Identify migration risks and resolutions
Next step recommendations, including targeted roadmap
Working with us
Our dedicated team of Azure experts will guide you through every step of the journey.
