This IDC Market Note discusses AWS's New Zealand (Auckland) Region launch and gives an update on investment plans for New Zealand's digital infrastructure. These milestones were discussed at two events — the AWS for New Zealand Analyst Day in March 2025 and the ANZ AWS Summit in Sydney on June 4, 2025. "AWS's investment in New Zealand goes beyond infrastructure — it redefines what it means to localise and innovate at scale. By embedding indigenous data principles through the Māori Data Lens and enabling sovereign, low-latency access to advanced cloud services, AWS positions New Zealand as a digital economy leader supported by a value-driven foundation," says Louise Francis, IDC head of Public Sector Research, Asia/Pacific.
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Adding Value to New Zealand's Public Sector
Local Partnerships Are Crucial to a Successful Launch
Partnering to Build Local Tech Talent Capability
Renewables at the Core: AWS Partnerships to Align with New Zealand's Net Zero Ambitions
A New Foundation for Innovation: Supporting Māori Digital Aspirations and Innovation
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Strategic Implications of AWS's New Zealand Region Launch
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