A Guide to help organisations prepare for the new Microsoft hyperscale cloud region in New Zealand

The LAB³ Guide is designed to provide practical and actionable insights based on our extensive local and international experience in Australia and New Zealand.

With the launch of the New Zealand North region for Microsoft Azure imminently approaching, Business Leaders and IT decision makers find themselves at a pivotal moment in considering cloud adoption.

“The challenge for New Zealand businesses is to understand how they can securely and confidently accelerate cloud adoption and access the power, resilience, and efficiencies of Azure’s local cloud infrastructure,” says Vanessa Sorenson, Chief Partner Officer ANZ, Microsoft. 

“The LAB³ Cloud Adoption Playbook is a great tool. I highly recommend it as an informative guide on the critical considerations and decisions required during your organisation’s cloud journey.”

LAB³ has a strong customer-centric approach and as a highly credentialed Microsoft partner leverages expert Azure knowledge and innovative accelerators to achieve impressive outcomes for clients across all industries.

“The Guide aims to empower organisations to make informed decisions that drive business value, reduce risk, minimise regrettable spending, and increase speed while optimising cost and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards,” says LAB³ CTO Lachlan White, who co-authored the Guide with Principal Cloud Technologist Stu McKenzie.

“Cloud adoption is much more than a new infrastructure platform(s); it is a strategic business move that can significantly enhance operational efficiency, agility, and innovation.”

With the NZ North region, organisations can leverage Microsoft Azure to reduce dependency on legacy infrastructure, scale resources dynamically based on demand, and leverage emerging technologies such as AI and Machine Learning to gain a competitive advantage.

The Guide is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a comprehensive playbook tailored to the diverse needs and challenges faced by leaders in New Zealand.

“At LAB³, we understand that every organisation’s cloud journey is different, but not holistically unique,” explains Lachlan.

“The journey to the cloud is complex and requires strategic planning and an understanding of your organisation’s current state and future goals.”

The Guide is packed with practical insights and strategies to reduce risks, and optimise costs, including:

• Completing a Cloud Readiness Assessment: Guidance on evaluating your organisation’s current state to identify areas for improvement

• Rationalising your Digital Estate: Advice on optimising your existing IT infrastructure for cloud migration.

• Establishing Hybrid Cloud Strategies: Best practice advice for integrating your on-premises and cloud environments effectively and securely

• Developing your Business Case: Recommendations for building compelling arguments and supporting evidence the drive support for cloud adoption.

Further, the Guide delves into securing cloud environments, ensuring compliance, and realising the full return on cloud investments. Each section is crafted to provide clear, actionable steps, supported by insights and best practices derived from LAB³’s extensive experience to help you unlock the potential of Azure as the New Zealand North region goes live.

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