KPMG and Umbrellar partner to simplify cloud transformation

KPMG New Zealand and Umbrellar Powered by Pax8 have today announced a partnership to provide end-to-end delivery of cloud transformation for New Zealand organisations.

Podcast: Managed Services gets you the cloud environment you wanted

It's easy to move into the cloud but what about ongoing management? Who's got the time or the experience for that? Short answer - Umbrellar.

Podcast: Endless possibilities – how the cloud empowers us to do more

Umbrellar's Rob Farnell (Head of Cloud Technology) and Adrian Venter (Head of Cloud Operations ... aka Supreme Overlord 😎) talk tech with Head of Business Operations Nadia Phillips.

Podcast: Umbrellar have joined the Pax8 family

CEO Dave Howden and Head of Business Operations Nadia Phillips share the background story behind the recently announced purchase of New Zealand company Umbrellar Cloud Ltd by US-based cloud technology distributor Pax8.

Who is Pax8?

Pax8 recently announced the acquisition of Umbrellar, the New Zealand award-winning, services-led Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider. So what does this mean for the Aotearoa New Zealand cloud ecosystem in general - and Umbrellar and their customers in particular? We go through the background and unpack why this is a win-win for everyone.

Defending against data loss

Datto shines the spotlight on data safety for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in this piece outlining the importance on dependable backups and a purpose-built cloud.

2degrees Fights for Fair for Kiwi Business

2degrees is once again Fighting for Fair for Kiwi Business, this time working with Microsoft and Umbrellar to deliver a streamlined ride to the cloud, with the launch of its new Cloud Navigator service.

Grow sales and cut costs by moving your phone system to the cloud

Loyal customers have been the key for many businesses over the last 18 months, as we seek to adapt and grow through one of the most challenging times in memory for businesses.

Umbrellar, recognised leader in Server Migrations to Azure awarded coveted Microsoft accreditation

Umbrellar, New Zealand's leading Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider to business, government, healthcare and CSP resellers, announced today that it has earned the coveted Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure advanced specialisation.

Why you need a scalable enterprise network in 2021

As businesses continue to globalise, embrace remote operations, and increase their use of multicloud, adoption of Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions is increasing.

Canterbury District Health Board: Transforming care through cloud adoption

An Introduction to Cloud Adoption Framework

Perpetual software now available for the CSP program

As Microsoft announced in September, they are continuing to expand opportunities for partners in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program and improve commerce capabilities to support customers and partners with a streamlined buying experience.

Achieve more with Azure cloud – Download eBook

Migrating to a cloud platform like Azure is no longer an option, but a must to build resilience in the face of constant change.

When remote working is in your DNA

Some businesses struggled through the many challenges wrought by Covid-19 – and who can blame them? Here, Megaport Vice President APAC Josh Munro explains how the Australian headquartered tech company found they’d been built for a crisis like this all along – and were ready to service their clients better and faster, as a result.

‘We’re obsessed’ – Why Umbrellar is going all in with Microsoft

A new SaaS platform being launched this week promises to shave months off business set-up times for aspiring Cloud Service providers - and save customers thousands of dollars as well.

What’s behind the cloud giants’ local infrastructure push?

Investments by Amazon and Microsoft point to a market with strong growth potential in the digital space, pandemic resilience and faith in our local networking infrastructure.

Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Days October

Get the information you need to understand the cloud.

Keeping The Lights On: Ensure Your Users and Critical Applications Are Protected With Redundant Cloud Connectivity

Make your case for the cloud – premade presentation template

Present your case for moving to the cloud

Microsoft Partner Virtual Training Series on Cloud Adoption Framework

Microsoft is launching a series of virtual training events focused on the Cloud Adoption Framework and the Well Architected Framework for you and your organisation to participate in.

Need to Reduce Your Overall Cloud Spend? Consider a Better Connectivity Model

How does the cloud influence election processes?

Global shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic have escalated calls for sensor-led, as opposed to shovel-ready, projects.

Sir John Key: Cybersecurity needs to be at the centre of your cloud strategy

New Zealand’s Five Eyes security alliance and the protection of multinational cybersecurity providers are more important than ever as we face increasingly sophisticated cybercrime, says former Prime Minister, Sir John Key.

Delivering innovative patient care with Microsoft Azure Stack

MercyAscot Hospital has reduced some cancer diagnosis times from weeks to less than an hour with its new cloud-based tools. Rather than patients needing to go to separate appointments, its first-of-its-kind value-based appointment system brings medical staff together in one room.