Future-ready technology to inspire future generations
School IT NZ – Education IT Procurement & Managed Services
Technology is playing a crucial role in the modern learning environment. It’s opening new opportunities for students, and improving processes all round. But staying ahead can take up precious time and resources.
That’s where the specialist expertise of Cyclone’s school IT services comes in. We have decades of experience working with New Zealand education providers and the MOE.
We help schools build technology infrastructure that moves with the times, delivers learning content across devices and protects everyone from security threats.
We also provide training that empowers your staff and students, and back that up with dedicated school IT support services. . All delivered with a Kiwi can-do attitude, and a careful eye on the budget.
Cyclone is your trusted partner for future-ready technology.
Talk to us today for future ready solutions in education
We’re here to help, so give us a call on 0800 686 686 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm) or fill in the form below.
How we can provide IT support for your school
At Cyclone, we have experts in communication and technology infrastructure, wireless networks, device management, cybersecurity, school IT procurement, professional development and software licensing. We integrate these services to fuel your organisation’s future success through technology.
Over 130 staff, from offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, can help you plan and set-up digital solutions, keep systems running smoothly and teach your teams to use tech smartly. We’re proven partners for future-ready technology.
Our PLD Team can support the 2021 MOE PLD Priorities Digital Fluency and Local Curriculum Design
Learn more about this programme at the Ministry Of Education website for Professional Learning and Development. Learn More
BYOD IN NZ SCHOOLS
1 to 1 programs enhance learning opportunities for students by providing access to information anywhere, anytime. A major benefit in recommending your parent community purchase through Cyclone is knowing the device they are considering is the right device for the school and students and will maximise their learning opportunities.
Today's priorities for tomorrow's successes in education
Managed School IT Support
Our nationwide team will help sort any issues quick smart, with remote or on-site expertise. We’ll keep your systems running smoothly, no problem.
- Nationwide Staff
- Dedicated Support
- On-Site & Remote
- Per-month per user costs
School Cybersecurity
We search for weaknesses and identify opportunities to improve your cybersecurity, including educating your people around security threats.
- Education & Awareness Programmes
- Ongoing Risk-scoring
- Governance & Policy Advice
- Technical Remediation
Professional Development
Our Professional Learning and Development programmes give your teams the skills and confidence to use digital technologies most effectively.
- MOE accredited
- Relevant, tailored programmes
- Microsoft & Google certified
- Free consultation
FREE RESOURCE
Is your organisation cyber secure?
Innocent, avoidable mistakes often open the door to cyberattacks. But improving staff knowledge and awareness can strengthen your defences. Our Cyber Security Awareness Toolkit will help keep your people alert to dangers. Enter your details for this free resource.
Preparing future-ready people
Cyclone’s Professional Learning and Development (PLD) team has years of experience helping schools develop future-focused digital learning solutions.
Our learning programmes give your teams the skills and confidence to use digital technologies most effectively.
Made for purpose
Specifically tailored programmes are more engaging and effective, so there’s no one-size fits all solution here. We work with you to construct a hyper-relevant programme of learning and development that will lift your people’s digital capability and confidence.
Top class skills
Our passionate, future-focused teachers have extensive classroom and facilitation experience, and bring a practical, personable approach. Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider. We work across all major platforms through partnerships with Apple, Microsoft and Google.
Areas of professional development we cover include strategic planning, curriculum development, learner agency mentoring and building digital fluency. And as needs change, our programmes flex and adapt.
What is digital fluency?
A digitally fluent person can decide when to use specific digital technologies to achieve their desired outcome. They can articulate why the tools they are using will provide their desired outcome.
Professional Learning and Development for Education
- Supports MOE PLD Priorities
- MOE Funded
- Digital Technologies Integration
- Apple – Mac and iPad
- STEAM/Robotics
- G Suite/Google: Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Classroom & More
- Microsoft 365: Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Windows 10 & More
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Taking care of all your education IT requirements
We’ll help you set up technology, keep systems running smoothly and empower your teams to use them smartly. We take technology tasks off your to-do list!
Managed IT Services
Our team will help sort any issues quick smart with remote or on-site expertise.
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Save time and money with software licensing solutions that adjust to your needs.
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We can help work out the hardware that you need and get it at the best price.
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Maximise the wellness of your technology, staff and cashflow
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