AWS’ local partners, meanwhile, include Accenture, CyberCX, Datacom, Deloitte, The Instillery, Lancom, MongoDB and Westcon-Comstor.
The region is powered by renewable energy through a long-term agreement with Mercury NZ for electricity generated at its Turitea South wind farm.
“This investment in digital infrastructure and Amazon’s commitment to digital skills can accelerate New Zealand technology businesses and help New Zealanders to move into highly skilled, secure, and well-paid technology jobs—which exist right across the economy, from tech companies to various sectors including agriculture, finance, retail, professional services, government, and many more,” NZTech CEO Graeme Muller said.