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World map undersea internet cables damage stormy seas disruption

Cloudflare reports Q4 fall in shutdowns amid outages

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Cloudflare logs steep Q4 drop in state-ordered shutdowns, but flags more than 180 2025 outages from cable damage, storms and conflict.
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Dell Technologies honours ANZ partners at FY24 award ceremony

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Dell Technologies has celebrated its ANZ Partner Awards FY24, acknowledging top performers like Logicalis, Sempre, and Dicker Data Australia for their exceptional contributions.
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Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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The Ministry of Education has recognised Cyclone as a key supplier for devices essential to online learning, driving the creation of a dedicated online store.
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iland enhances partner programmes and cloud computing tools

Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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partner programmes
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education, learning & training
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cyclone computers
The new channel programme includes a partner portal for training, certification and sales management, and a complementary cloud assessment tool.
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Ex-Cyclone Gita may have blown away your internet

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Ex-Cyclone Gita disrupts internet for about 1,000 Kiwi households, mostly due to power outages. Chorus works to restore services but access issues persist.
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Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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mobility
Kiwi firm Cyclone named Google's APAC Partner of the Year for Devices, recognizing its expertise in meeting customers' Google needs.
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Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue

Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Cyclone and Debitsuccess have teamed up to provide parents and caregivers with an education expense solution designed to help save money.
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Dell NZ ramps up channel focus with Cyclone trial...

Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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network infrastructure
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cyclone computers
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sonicwall
Dell has funded its first head into the New Zealand channel, with an enterprise solutions focused position at Cyclone Computers.
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Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…

Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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martech
Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...
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Cyclone lists Microsoft Surface products in All of Government Catalogue

Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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government
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cyclone computers
Microsoft Surface products are now available through All of Government via the new Cyclone Catalogue, meeting growing demand from schools and agencies.
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What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...

Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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microsoft
Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.
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Chromebooks now available on All of Govt

Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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edutech
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government
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cyclone computers
Schools can now buy Google Chromebooks through the All of Govt scheme, offering enhanced security and easy management for education.
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Ingram Micro secures NZ Surface distribution as Microsoft reveals three resellers

Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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microsoft
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synnex
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cyclone computers
Ingram Micro has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Microsoft's Surface for the commercial market, with three commercial resellers also announced.
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Cyclone wins Samsung All of Govt contract

Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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government
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cyclone computers
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mobility
Christchurch-based company becomes one of the suppliers of Samsung tablets to government agencies and schools.
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Government announces iPad supplier

Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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government
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ipad
Cyclone Computers confirmed as main supplier for agencies and schools buying through the All-of-Government (AoG) Desktop and Laptop contract.
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Renaissance secures All of Government deal

Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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apple
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cyclone computers
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renaissance
Renaissance joins ranks as an official Apple supplier for government, winning a pivotal deal to furnish hardware and support through its Yoobee division.
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Tweeting for science

Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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edutech
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cyclone computers
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science
This is the first ever ScienceTeller festival, a gathering of science storytellers who use their art to celebrate the wonders of the natural world.
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Exclusive: RED team quits Renaissance for rival

Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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cyclone computers
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renaissance
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education it
Key members of RED team defect to Cyclone Computers, shaking up the education IT sector. Renaissance confirms the high-profile exits.
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Mobility – part one: a revealing look at laptop & tablet PCs

Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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lenovo
Exploring the dynamic world of laptops and tablet PCs as society demands technology that matches our hyper-mobile lives. Part one unveils how.