New Zealand

IT Distribution for New Zealand

Cloud Ready Solutions is an Australian IT distributor serving New Zealand resellers, MSPs, and system integrators. Access 12 vendor lines covering backup, virtualisation, storage, cloud infrastructure, and file sharing with wholesale pricing and local support.

The Problem

New Zealand IT businesses face a distribution gap. The large global distributors carry the same mainstream vendors everyone else has, which makes it hard to differentiate. The specialised vendors that NZ businesses actually need — affordable virtualisation, independent SaaS backup, cloud file servers — often do not have NZ distribution at all.

When NZ resellers try to buy direct from overseas vendors, they run into problems. US-based support teams are asleep during your business hours. Billing is in USD with no local payment terms. Hardware shipments come with unclear customs and import duty guidance. And there is no one locally to help with pre-sales engineering or deployment support.

CRS bridges this gap. We are an Australian distributor in a compatible time zone, carrying 12 specialised vendors that NZ channel partners cannot easily get elsewhere. One partnership gives you access to the full range with local support, deal registration, and straightforward billing.

Common Triggers

Your current distributor does not carry the specialised vendors NZ businesses need

US and UK distributors have poor support hours and no understanding of NZ compliance requirements

You need clear guidance on import duties and shipping for hardware products

You want wholesale pricing without meeting unrealistic volume commitments

Your clients are asking for backup, virtualisation, and cloud solutions you cannot currently supply

Why This Matters for NZ Partners

A trans-Tasman distribution relationship gives NZ partners the benefits of local support without the limitations of a small domestic market.

Trans-Tasman, Not Overseas

CRS operates from Australia in a compatible time zone. You get same-day responses, support during NZ business hours, and a team that understands Australasian business practices. No more waiting for US or European vendor teams to wake up.

Data Sovereignty Options

Australian data centres are the closest option for NZ businesses that need data stored outside of hyperscaler infrastructure. RackCorp offers NZ-located cloud infrastructure for workloads that must stay in-country.

No Minimum Volume Requirements

CRS does not require NZ partners to meet large quarterly targets. Whether you are placing your first order or your fiftieth, you get the same wholesale pricing and the same level of support.

Featured Vendors for NZ Partners

These four vendors are particularly well suited to the New Zealand market. All 12 CRS vendor lines are available to NZ partners.

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Keepit

Cloud-native SaaS backup for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and 14+ platforms. Independent cloud storage with air-gapped, immutable copies. Per-user licensing with a Partner Management Console for resellers.

NZ MSPsMicrosoft PartnersCompliance-Focused Resellers
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NAKIVO

Backup and replication for VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Proxmox, and Microsoft 365. Multi-tenant management console for MSPs. Perpetual and subscription licensing available.

NZ ResellersMSPsCloud Service Providers
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Proxmox

Open-source virtualisation and backup with commercial support subscriptions. Proxmox VE for hyperconverged infrastructure and Proxmox Backup Server for deduplicating backup. No per-socket licensing fees.

Budget-Conscious NZ BusinessesSMB ResellersEducation
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Gladinet

CentreStack (MSP) and Triofox (enterprise) turn existing file servers into cloud-enabled collaboration platforms. Retain Active Directory, NTFS permissions, and drive letter mapping while adding remote access and file sharing.

NZ MSPsFile Server MigrationsRemote Workforce Solutions

Full Vendor Portfolio

All 12 CRS vendor lines are available to approved NZ partners with wholesale pricing and deal registration.

NAKIVO

Backup & Replication

Keepit

SaaS Backup

StoneFly

Storage & DR

Proxmox

Virtualisation

StarWind

HCI & SDS

QSAN

Enterprise Storage

Cibecs

Endpoint Backup

UFSConnect

File Sharing

RackCorp

Cloud Infrastructure

Replify

WAN Acceleration

Gladinet

Cloud File Server

Wasabi

Cloud Storage

Doing Business with CRS from New Zealand

We have streamlined the cross-border process so NZ partners can order, receive, and support products without friction.

NZBN Registration

We accept NZBN (New Zealand Business Number) during partner registration. Your business is verified through NZ-standard identifiers.

NZ Shipping

Hardware products ship internationally with clear import duty guidance. Software and cloud products are delivered digitally with no customs considerations.

Billing

Invoicing in competitive rates with transparent pricing. No hidden currency conversion fees or unexpected exchange rate markups on your orders.

Data Location

Australian data centres for cloud-based services. RackCorp provides NZ-located infrastructure options for workloads requiring in-country data residency.

How Cloud Ready Solutions Supports NZ Partners

We are a distributor, not a competitor. We sell through the channel and our job is to help NZ partners succeed.

NZ-Friendly Billing

Local invoicing with competitive exchange rates. Software and cloud products billed directly. Hardware shipped with clear import duty guidance for NZ customs.

Deal Registration

Register NZ opportunities for margin protection across all 12 vendor lines. Deal registration locks your pricing for the deal lifecycle regardless of other NZ resellers.

Trans-Tasman Support

Australian-based technical team in a compatible time zone. Pre-sales engineering, deployment guidance, and escalation support without the lag of US or European vendor teams.

Partner Enablement

Access to vendor training, certification pathways, data sheets, and marketing collateral. Partner portal with quoting tools, product information, and deal tracking.

Who This Is For

New Zealand MSPs

Service providers looking for a trans-Tasman distribution partner with MSP-ready products. Multi-tenant backup, SaaS protection, and file server cloud enablement available on subscription licensing.

NZ IT Resellers

Traditional resellers adding cloud and backup to their portfolio. CRS provides the vendor relationships, wholesale pricing, and technical support you need without requiring a large team.

NZ System Integrators

Project-based firms deploying virtualisation, storage, or backup solutions for NZ businesses. Access to Proxmox, StarWind, QSAN, and StoneFly at distributor pricing with pre-sales engineering support.

Ready to Partner with CRS from New Zealand?

Join the CRS partner programme and get access to 12 vendor lines with wholesale pricing, deal registration, and trans-Tasman support. We accept NZBN registration and ship to New Zealand.