Richard Adams stories

Richard Adams, a versatile and insightful author, has been documenting the growth and technological advancements of Cloud Computing Limited (CCL) and Spark Business Group, with a distinct interest in how their services empower organisations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Adams highlights the innovative strides made by CCL, such as the launch of a readiness workshop for Microsoft's Copilot within the Microsoft 365 suite. This initiative is designed to enhance productivity, creativity, and security across both private enterprises and public organisations.

Adam's writings also showcase CCL's noteworthy recognition in the industry, including being named a 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape, a first for a New Zealand company. Such accolades underline CCL's prominent role in shaping the cloud services landscape.

Additionally, he reports on the achievements of Spark Business Group, such as receiving the AWS Innovation Partner of the Year Award for the Asia-Pacific and Japan regions, and attaining AWS DevOps and Migration Competency statuses. These recognitions highlight the group's deep expertise and pioneering work in cloud technology.

Adams covers CCL's contributions to the New Zealand work environment, including their Managed M365 offering aimed at optimising Microsoft 365 for enterprise organisations. Furthermore, he explores the forward-thinking hybrid cloud service, CloudIQ, which provides a unified platform for comprehensive cloud management.

Finally, Adams notes significant leadership changes, with his own appointment as CEO of CCL, and key strategic partnerships, such as CCL achieving the VMware Pinnacle tier partnership with Broadcom after a decade of exceptional service.