Apple

Apple and Cyclone

Cyclone partners with organisations, schools and government agencies to help them get more from their Apple technology. As an Apple‑accredited partner, our in‑house Apple experts work with you to plan, procure and deploy Mac, iPad, iPhone and the wider Apple ecosystem in a way that supports productivity.

 

We provide end‑to‑end lifecycle services, including zero‑touch deployment, MDM configuration, training, technical support and sustainable asset recovery. We manage your Apple environment, to ensure your devices are set up correctly from day one and continue to deliver value throughout their lifecycle.

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Apple Information Hubs

Your central destination for Apple solutions, strategy and support across education and business.

Apple Accredited and Trusted

As New Zealand’s Premium Education Partner, we provide trusted expertise and tailored support to help education providers get the best from their Apple technology.

Cyclone brings the certified capability of an Apple Business Partner to every project, helping organisations choose, deploy and manage Apple technology with confidence.

Cyclone are a Premium Technical Partner for Apple, delivering expert guidance and reliable technical support across your Apple environment.

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Secure, scalable and inspiring technology for all organisations.

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Apple Hub Organisation

Transform your organisation
with Apple and Cyclone

As an Apple Business Partner and Apple Premium Technical Partner, Cyclone empowers organisations with leading technology & expert support for best-in-class solutions for Apple environments.

Key Solutions

Lifecycle Services

Enterprise Integration

iPhone as a Service

Apple Financial Services

Sustainable Lifecycle Services

Giving your organisation confidence in a multi‑year technology roadmap with our lifecycle services.

Creating a great technology roadmap starts with understanding the intended period of use for the technology. Pre-planning your lifecycle procurement gives a view of your refresh cycles and avoids technology obsolescence.

Our team of experts can take you through an Apple Readiness Assessment to quickly understand your organisational readiness to deploy and scale Apple devices in a secure and compliant way.

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Simplify and optimise your Apple technology procurement – from planning to rollout, we provide strategic forecasting and expert advice to manage all your procurement needs.

We manage your deployment from our National Logistics Centre to seamlessly deploy ‘right out of the box.’

Our certified Apple Engineers pre-configure your Apple devices, enrolling them directly into your organisation’s Apple Business Manager and chosen MDM, allowing employees to simply turn on their new device and sign in with their organisational credentials for instant, secure access.

Management and support of your device fleet is key. Our team of experts are on hand to help manage your IT Services and day to day needs.

Smart usage of AppleCare extended warranties supports fast turnaround times on repairs and like-for-like swaps to minimise disruption and downtime. Learn if AppleCare+ or AppleCare Enterprise is best for your organisation

Whether it’s returning to the leasing company, processing devices for eWaste, or reselling through our TechCycle Lifecycle Services programme, we can support you every step of the way.

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Supporting your Apple Ecosystem

Delivering enterprise integration across your organisation.

Simplify and optimise your Apple technology procurement – from planning to rollout, we provide strategic forecasting and expert advice to manage and plan ahead.

Gain financial savings through the intelligent use of Apple Financial Services (AFS), allowing your organisation to save up to 22% on procurement costs across the Apple lifecycle.

We ensure deployment of your Apple devices is simple by enrolling them into your Apple Business Manager and chosen MDM at the time of purchase.

Cloud MDM technologies allow for regular health checks to keep devices performing smoothly and ensure consistency of user experience, no matter what device.

Jamf Elite Partner

  • Cyclone are one of two Jamf Elite Partners in New Zealand, verifying our technical expertise in deploying and managing Apple endpoints with Jamf.

Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work

  • We are also a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, with certified Intune expertise. Our team ensures seamless integration with Entra ID, SSO extension and Microsoft Defender.

Beyond managing Apple devices, we can support your organisation with software licensing, network setup and integration, ensuring the devices connect smoothly with essential services like printing and audio/visual systems.

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iPhone as a Service

Cyclone’s iPhone as a Service provides a complete lifecycle solution that keeps your mobile fleet secure, compliant and easy to manage. From procurement and protection, to configuration and remote management, everything is bundled into one predictable monthly cost – reducing risk, improving onboarding and delivering a seamless device experience for your team.

Access the latest iPhone models with flexible, affordable financing through Apple Financial Services. By committing to a 24 or 36 month lifecycle you reduce upfront spend, simplify refresh cycles and gain predictable monthly payments that support better budgeting and long‑term planning.

Cyclone’s National Logistics Centre prepares every device for immediate use, pre‑provisioned in your MDM, asset‑tagged, tested and bundled with accessories. With direct‑to‑user shipping and zero‑touch deployment, we streamline onboarding, reduce device damage and ensure a consistent, high‑quality setup across your fleet.

Enhance your fleet with AppleCare for Enterprise, providing extended warranty coverage, next‑business‑day onsite repairs and 24/7 enterprise‑grade support. This ensures your devices remain operational and supported throughout their lifecycle. 

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Accessibility & Inclusion

Apple devices are accessible by design. Take a look at some of the key features available to support your whole team.


Vision

If you are blind, have low vision or just prefer larger text, Apple vision features will help you customise your display, control your devices or even navigate your surroundings.


Hearing

Explore Apple’s tools designed to enhance the sounds you hear, or help you stay connected without hearing a sound.


Mobility

Discover a range of Apple features that will make it easier for you to modify your touch. Create customised gestures or control your devices in the ways that work best for you.


Speech

If you have a speech disability or prefer to stay connected without using your voice, Apple’s innovations give you more ways to communicate, your way.


Apple FAQs

General Partnership

A: We are proud to be accredited as Apple Business Partner, Apple Premium Technical Partner, Apple Premium Education Partner and an Apple Authorised Reseller.

Deployment & Integration

A: Yes. Our nationwide team provides managed IT services with options for both remote and onsite support, cybersecurity, troubleshooting and upgrades tailored to your unique needs.

Sustainability

A: Cyclone offers lifecycle management, device recycling, and Apple Trade-In programmes, ensuring your technology investment is environmentally responsible and cost-effective over time.

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From procurement to secure end‑of‑life, Cyclone delivers managed, sustainable IT solutions for organisations of all sizes.

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Apple Quick Tip Videos

This is a collection of 3-4 minute guides designed to help students, staff and whānau of our partner schools easily transition to Apple and get the most out of MacOS and iPadOS.

iPad

Take Interactive Notes

Markup with your Apple Pencil

Get To Know The Home Screen

Manage Content With Ease

Mac

Get To Know Your Desktop

Manage With Apple Account

Manage Content With Ease

Master Your Control Centre

App Install & Uninstalls

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Apple Readiness Assessment

This engagement is for Business and IT leaders who are seeking an externally validated snapshot of their current organisational preparedness for using Apple devices in a way that will deliver a great end user experience.

A free readiness assessment to inform your organisational next steps

The Apple Readiness Assessment delivers a rapid snapshot for an organisation by quickly identifying the current IT and business maturity to support Apple devices. Whether you’re already using Apple devices in an ad hoc way, or simply interested in exploring what would be required to introduce Mac, iPad or iPhone into your organisation for the first time, this assessment is the perfect starting point.

Program Benefits

· Fast: the assessment generally takes 45-60mins and instantly provides a written report with an identified baseline and recommended next steps for the organisation to explore.

· Flexible: this can be conducted with either a business or IT lens. Cyclone’s Apple Practice Team recognises that the drivers for introducing Apple into an organisation can come from both the business leaders and/or the IT team and this assessment is flexible enough to explore both.

· Affordable: there is no cost for qualifying organisations to experience the Apple Readiness Assessment

· Scalable: the Apple Readiness Assessment is an on ramp to an accelerated Apple deployment in your organisation. Based on the recommendations from your current organisational maturity, you can rapidly progress to a Mac PoC, Deployment Optimisation or Mac Accelerator with Cyclone’s services team to ensure Apple best practice is implemented in your organisation.

Key Activities

· The Apple Readiness Assessment typically takes 45-60mins and covers five key areas:

· Discovery: your existing device fleet and how they’re managed

· Procurement: Do you run a defined lifecycle and are you leveraging the most effective ways to procure Apple devices

· Identity: a modern, cloud Identity Provider (IdP) is a key to a secure and user-friendly experience with Apple devices. This assessment explores your readiness to integrate your existing IdP with Mac, iPad and iPhone

· Management: a modern, cloud Mobile Device Management (MDM) tool is critical to ensuring secure, compliant and best practice management of Apple devices. This assessment will identify if you already have licenses that could be used to managed Apple devices.

· Support: Beyond procuring, integrating and managing Apple devices a clear strategy for how to support end users with Macs, iPads and iPhones is important. This report will cover how ready your organisation is to support Apple devices once they are deployed.

Why work with Cyclone?

As an Apple Premium Education Partner and Apple Premium Technical Partner, Cyclone’s close collaboration with Apple delivers benefits to our customers through our expertise in simplifying the procurement, rollout, and management of Apple’s full device range. Our Apple certified professionals adhere to best practices during implementation, ensuring your systems and devices are well-managed, secure and operating seamlessly. For further information, feel free to contact our Apple Practice Team on apple@cyclone.co.nz.

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Apple Hub Education

Transform Education
with Apple and Cyclone

As New Zealand’s Apple Premium Education Partner, Cyclone empowers schools with leading technology & expert support for a seamless digital transformation.

Key Solutions

Professional Services

Lifecycle Services

BYOD

Managed IT Systems

Apple Case Studies & Impact Stories

Real stories from Kiwi schools.

Long Bay Primary | Auckland

King's College | Auckland 

Apple Professional Learning with Cyclone

View our practical leadership pathways to help build digital strategies, skills & confidence.

  • Strategy
  • Goal setting
  • Sustainable staff development

Duration: 2 hours

A practical, hands-on workshop for teachers and leaders who want to feel more confident with their planning.

You’ll learn simple, step-by-step ways to create purposeful plans that align with the NZ Curriculum and meet your students’ needs.

With real examples and ready-to-use tools, this relaxed and collaborative workshop makes planning easier so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time teaching.

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  • Digital skill-building
  • Peer leadership

Duration: 1 hour

Discover how to use built‑in Apple apps like Pages, Keynote, Classroom, Schoolwork and Swift Playgrounds to make teaching more creative and engaging.

This hands‑on, collaborative session shows how Apple tools can simplify planning, personalise learning, boost productivity and support deeper student connections – all while keeping the focus on teaching, not technology.

  • Guided iPad and Mac trials
  • Evidence portfolios

Duration: 2-3 days

A hands-on coaching programme that supports teachers get the most out of iPad and Mac in their classrooms.

In small groups, educators explore creative, practical ways to use Apple tools for teaching such as storytelling, digital workflows & coding, while building skills that support your school’s journey toward Apple Distinguished School recognition.

  • Leadership development
  • Best practices sharing

Duration: 3 days

A hands-on programme where you’ll explore strategies to build vision, culture, and strong teams while learning practical ways to boost productivity and communication with Apple tools.

With opportunities to personalise your journey and plan for your own school or kura, the Academy is a chance to reflect, connect and leave inspired – equipped with a clear, action-ready plan.

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Quick Tips and Tricks

Practical insights to help you get more from your Apple devices in the classroom.

Quick video tips for Mac and iPad

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Quick Tips Ebook for Mac

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Quick Tips Ebook for iPad 

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Apple Resources for Whānau

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Sustainable Lifecycle Services

Giving schools & organisations confidence in their multi‑year technology roadmap.

A good technology roadmap starts with understanding the intended period of use for the technology. Many educational institutes are looking to lease hardware over a 36-48 month period to build in refresh cycles and avoid technology obsolescence.

A strength of Apple hardware is the ability to seamlessly deploy ‘right out of the box.’ Our certified Apple Engineers can pre-configure your iPad and Mac ready for use on Day 1.

Durable cases, screen protectors and secure storage accessories all work in tandem to protect devices from daily wear and accidental drops.

Cloud MDM technologies allow for regular health checks to keep devices performing smoothly and ensure consistency of user experience, no matter which device a student picks up.

Smart usage of AppleCare extended warranties supports fast turnaround times on repairs and like-for-like swaps to minimise disruption and downtime. Learn if AppleCare+ or AppleCare Enterprise is best for your organisation

Securely wipe, recycle, or repurpose old devices with zero data risk and certified compliance. Contact us to find out more about our TechCycle Lifecycle Services programme

Reduce upgrade costs and optimise budgets with transparent trade-in programmes for aging tech and supercharge your classroom experience with new Apple devices.

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Managed IT Systems

Full support from procurement to retirement.

As an Authorised Apple Reseller, we make setting up iPads and Macs simple. We can enrol your new devices into Apple School Manager at purchas, free of charge so they’re ready to use right away.

Make Apple device management simple with us. Using ASM with leading MDM solutions like Jamf School, Jamf Pro, or Microsoft Intune, we help you deploy devices quickly, keeping them secure and up to date and ensuring they run smoothly every day, whether for individual or shared use.

With devices in ASM and a correctly configured MDM, simply turn on your new Apple devices, connect them to your wireless network and sit back as they automatically deploy your chosen apps, preferences and security policies.

When it’s time to refresh your Apple fleet, we ensure the process is seamless with environmentally responsible recycling. Whether it’s returning to the leasing company for eWaste processing and repurposing, or reselling through Cyclone’s TechCycle platform to realise any residual value in the devices, we can support you every step of the way.

Beyond managing Apple devices, we support schools with software licensing, network setup and integration, ensuring the devices connect smoothly with essential services like printing and audio/visual systems.

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BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Affordable, education-ready Apple devices with ongoing support for school technology leads, teachers and parents.

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iPhone as a Service

Cyclone’s iPhone as a Service provides a complete lifecycle solution that keeps your mobile fleet secure, compliant and easy to manage. From procurement and protection, to configuration and remote management, everything is bundled into one predictable monthly cost – reducing risk, improving onboarding and delivering a seamless device experience for your team.

Access the latest iPhone models with flexible, affordable financing through Apple Financial Services. By committing to a 24 or 36 month lifecycle you reduce upfront spend, simplify refresh cycles and gain predictable monthly payments that support better budgeting and long‑term planning

Cyclone’s National Logistics Centre prepares every device for immediate use, pre‑provisioned in your MDM, asset‑tagged, tested and bundled with accessories. With direct‑to‑user shipping and zero‑touch deployment, we streamline onboarding, reduce device damage and ensure a consistent, high‑quality setup across your fleet.

Enhance your fleet with AppleCare for Enterprise, providing extended warranty coverage, next‑business‑day onsite repairs and 24/7 enterprise‑grade support. This ensures your devices remain operational and supported throughout their lifecycle. 

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Accessibility & Inclusion


Vision

If you are blind, have low vision or just prefer larger text, Apple vision features will help you customise your display, control your devices or even navigate your surroundings.


Hearing

Explore Apple’s tools designed to enhance the sounds you hear, or help you stay connected without hearing a sound.


Mobility

Discover a range of Apple features that will make it easier for you to modify your touch. Create customised gestures or control your devices in the ways that work best for you.


Speech

If you have a speech disability or prefer to stay connected without using your voice, Apple’s innovations give you more ways to communicate, your way.

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Apple Education FAQs

General Partnership

A: Cyclone is an Apple Premium Education Partner in New Zealand. We support schools and tertiary institutions by providing Apple devices, integration, deployment, training and ongoing IT services, helping you get the most from Apple in the classroom.

Device Selection & Procurement

A: Cyclone works directly with each school to recommend the most suitable Apple devices based on your curriculum and IT environment. BYOD portals and procurement guidance help ensure families and schools select the correct device models for learning.

Professional Learning

A: Cyclone’s Apple Professional Learning Specialists run accredited workshops, ongoing training, and coaching for teachers, leaders, and IT staff. This includes practical skill-building, Apple Teacher, Everyone Can Code, and Everyone Can Create resources.

Funding & Investment Models

A: Cyclone supports parent-funded BYOD, device leasing, and school-managed funding programmes, all with tailored insurance and support options to improve affordability and accessibility.

Empower Your School with Smarter Technology Solutions

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Apple Business Homepage

Power up the productivity of every employee

Cyclone, your Apple business partner

Apple products are the simplest devices to deploy and manage for work. Apple devices integrate hardware, software, apps and services to give IT teams the flexibility they need to deploy and manage devices. And with Apple Business Manager and a mobile device management (MDM) solution, IT teams can even configure and manage devices remotely with zero-touch deployment. So every Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV employees use is ready to go from the start.

Apple products are a great investment. They’re built to last, so business owners can enjoy years of productivity and savings on repairs or replacements. With the combination of high-quality materials, durable design and simple system updates, Apple products have a higher trade-in value when it’s time to upgrade. You can find Apple products for any budget. Or we can offer financing options to get the devices you need.

Keeping data secure is critical for any business. Many large companies spend a lot of money every year to protect their business and customer data. However, small companies often have limited resources, making them more susceptible to cyber-attacks.

Apple products are secure by design. They have advanced security features built in. So small-business customers can feel reassured that their information will stay safe on all their devices.

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Apple Deployment with Cyclone

Apple Delivery Optimisation

Mac Enterprise Deployment Optimisation Program

Apple Mac Enterprise Pilot Program

If you want to ensure that Apple devices can be used securely and effectively in your organisation, then you need a clear plan informed by best practice and years of experience managing Macs in complex and diverse environments. Cyclone can partner with you to build this plan through our Delivery Optimisation engagement.

Our Apple Enterprise Deployment Optimisation Program guarantees compliance with your organisation’s device policies and offers a best-practice methodology aligned with Apple’s guidelines. This ensures the maintenance of an updated and optimised fleet of devices.

Our Mac Enterprise Pilot Program facilitates the introduction of a ‘limited scale’ modern managed deployment of MAC devices within your business setting. Through showcasing the simplicity of deployment, advanced enterprise management features and identifying potential challenges linked to a ‘device choice’ program, your organisation will be well-prepared for success in broader initiatives focused on Apple adoption throughout the organisation.

Supercharge productivity with Apple Intelligence

Apple’s hardware and software solutions help organisations to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Since 2017, Apple has used machine learning (ML) and AI to power features that people use every day to get work done.

Privacy protection

Apple Intelligence is designed to protect user privacy at every step. It’s integrated into the core of iPhone, iPad and Mac through on-device processing, so it’s aware of a customer’s personal information without collecting personal context.

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Running AI apps and workloads on powerful devices

The power of Apple Intelligence starts with the AI and ML strength of Apple silicon. Its unified memory combined with the ML accelerators in the CPU, GPU and Neural Engine allows for efficient and low-latency acceleration of all kinds of AI and ML workflows.

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Private Cloud Compute

For more computationally intensive tasks, Apple Intelligence can unlock even more intelligence with Private Cloud Compute. Private Cloud Compute maintains the privacy and security of a customer’s device while giving access to generative models much larger than what fits in a pocket today.

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Apple Accessibility

Apple's goal is to make technology that works for everyone. That’s why they design their products and services with accessibility in mind, so you can connect, create and pursue your passions in the ways that suit you best.

Vision

If you are blind, have low vision or just prefer larger text, Apple vision features will help you customize your display, control your devices or even navigate your surroundings.

Mobility

Discover a range of Apple features that will make it easier for you to modify your touch. Create customized gestures or control your devices in the ways that work best for you.

Learn more here

Hearing

Explore Apple’s tools designed to enhance the sounds you hear, or help you stay connected without hearing a sound.

Speech

If you have a speech disability or prefer to stay connected without using your voice, Apple’s innovations give you more ways to communicate, your way.

Learn more here

MDM - A smarter way to manage devices

Secure, manage and support your devices anywhere, anytime, with modern device management.

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Infrastructure Services - Future-ready infrastructure

Imagine a future where IT infrastructures can monitor themselves, predict and respond to future business needs and protect and heal themselves.

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Managed IT Services - Free up your team with managed IT services from Cyclone

Technology is playing an increasingly vital role in every business. The challenge is that as the importance of IT grows, so does its complexity and the size of the team needed to take care of it.

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Data Protection and Security - Make every part of your business more resilient

Wherever your organization goes, whoever it works with, you need data protection and security that protects it all.

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Life Cycle Services - Maximize the wellness of your technology, staff and cashflow

Setup, deployment, ongoing support and e-waste services of your choice of devices can be managed seamlessly ensuring you get the tech you need for modern work, with expert support all the way.

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Powerful solutions

Jamf Pro

Enterprise Management Solution

If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.

Jamf Connect

Identify and Authentication Solution

If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.

Jamf Mobile

Empower Your Apple Fleet with Jamf Mobile

Jamf Mobile delivers seamless mobile device management (MDM) tailored for Apple. From deployment to security and compliance, Jamf ensures your devices are always protected, up-to-date, and ready for work—without disrupting your users. Simplify IT, enhance security, and keep your Apple ecosystem running smoothly.

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Apple Promotions

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Apple Promotions

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop with M3 Chip

Power Meets Portability: The Apple MacBook Air 13.6" with M3 Chip

The Apple MacBook Air 13.6″ with M3 Chip is a sleek and powerful laptop designed for both everyday use and more intensive tasks. Here are some key features:

  • Processor: The M3 chip offers significant performance improvements, making it faster and more efficient.
  • Display: The 13-inch Retina display provides stunning visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details.
  • Memory and Storage: 16GB of unified memory and up to 512GB of SSD storage, Your device is smooth at multitasking and has ample space for your files.
  • Graphics: The integrated GPU in the M3 chip supports demanding graphics tasks and can handle multiple external displays.
  • Battery Life: Offers an impressive battery life of 18 hours of video playback and 15 hours of wireless web usage, allowing you to work or play for extended periods without needing to recharge.
  • Design: Lightweight and ultra-thin, making it highly portable and easy to carry around.
  • Operating System: Runs on macOS, providing a seamless and secure user experience.
  • Weight: 1.24 kg

This model is perfect for users who need a combination of power, portability and premium design

Why work with Cyclone?

Our partner collaboration with Apple delivers the benefits of user choice by simplifying the procurement, rollout, and management of Apple’s full device range. Our Apple certified professionals adhere to best practices during implementation, ensuring your systems and devices are well-managed, secure and operating seamlessly. For further information, feel free to contact your dedicated Cyclone Apple Education specialist at mark.herring@cyclone.co.nz.

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Mac Resource

Getting started with Mac

Welcome to Mac!

Your new Mac is easy to use, powerful and ready to go! This series of modules show you what you’ll need to get started navigating, personalising, creating and communicating on your device.

Use the arrows on the sides, or the dots underneath, to move through the videos of each module.

 

Module 1: Navigate

Module 2: Explore

Module 3: Create/Share

Download Here

Click here to see the “Getting Started with Mac’ PDF for more helpful tips and tricks you can download for later.

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Contact the Cyclone Apple Team for in School support, consultation and training.

Powerful solutions for schools

Jamf Pro

Enterprise Management Solution

If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.

Jamf Connect

Identify and Authentication Solution

If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.

Jamf School

Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools

The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.

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Cyclone Appointed AAES

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Cyclone is appointed as an Apple Authorised Education Specialist for New Zealand

Cyclone achieves new Apple Authorised Education Specialist status

Cyclone is proud to be appointed as an Apple Authorised Education Specialist (AAES) in New Zealand. This new status reflects Cyclone’s thirty-year commitment to supporting all levels of education in New Zealand, from Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and across all Higher Education institutes.

Cyclone’s unwavering focus on delivering positive outcomes has been recognised by this prestigious appointment as an AAES in New Zealand. A testament to their passion, dedication and ability to support educators and students in all areas. From supplying and financing Apple devices, including MacBooks and iPad’s, through to exceptional deployment and management of these devices. Additionally, Cyclone’s Apple Professional Learning Specialists provide guidance and advice as part of their educator training programs.

Talk to Cyclone today about Apple solutions for education

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What does this mean for you?

  • Comprehensive Support: Cyclone’s dedication to positive outcomes has caught Apple’s attention. As an AAES for New Zealand, we are uniquely positioned to support educators and students across the board.
  • Supply and Financing: Apple devices from MacBooks to iPads, Cyclone ensures seamless supply and financing options.
  • Deployment and Management: Our exceptional deployment and management services guarantee a smooth experience for both educators and students. Cyclone’s technical expertise enables seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Apple devices.
  • Expert Training: Our Apple Professional Learning Specialists provide valuable advice and guidance to enhance your teaching and learning environment.

Empowering Educational Excellence with Apple

Cyclone’s Apple Practice Team has been steadily expanding with the recent addition of Mark Herring as the Apple Education Specialist. This role sees Mark engaging with school leaders to build strategic plans to adopt and maximise the value of Apple in the classroom and beyond. Cyclone’s Apple Education Specialist Mark Herring commented:

Schools are often wondering how they can get more from the technology they invest in and I love supporting them to do more with their Apple devices. I love the role we play in partnering with school leaders to both assess where they are, navigate a path towards improved innovation, and measure that progress over time.

Customers are increasingly sharing their desire to improve the device experience for their end users, with consistent and secure access to institutional content. Cyclone’s technical expertise means Single Sign On (SSO) and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) can seamlessly be delivered on Apple devices. Apple Professional Services Lead Campbell Guise noted:

As an AAES for New Zealand, I am excited about the opportunity to work more closely with Apple and showcase our advanced Mac management skills by bringing seamless deployments, identity integration and end user enablement to all of our education customers.

Reflecting on the company’s new AAES status, National Sales Manager Dan Norton:

Cyclone are extremely proud to have achieved the prestige of being awarded Apple Authorised Education Specialist accreditation. This significant milestone underscores Cyclones unwavering commitment to delivering innovation and impactful education experiences across New Zealand.

To learn more about Cyclone’s capabilities in education with Apple solutions, please visit our Apple contact us page below.

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Meet Mark Herring: Premium Education Partner

Mark can support schools with their strategic direction using Apple products, as well as deliver hands-on workshops to help you maximise the value of Apple technologies.

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Powerful solutions for schools

Jamf Pro

Enterprise Management Solution

If your environment calls for enterprise-level features and functionality, Jamf Pro is the answer.

Jamf Safe Connect

Identify and Authentication Solution

If your users would be more productive with one password and identify to access everything they need, try Jamf Connect.

Jamf School

Purpose-built Apple MDM for schools

The ideal solution for teachers or instructional technologists. Jamf School empowers educators to manage devices from the classroom. Teacher, Parent and Student apps are included in this solution. Jamf School creates the optimal digital experience and ensures students are focused and engaged.

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Apple Test Drive Experience Kit

Test Drive Experience Kit

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Why test drive iPad / Mac?

The iPad and Mac have demonstrated their ability to spark creativity in the classroom for teachers and students alike. Cyclone’s Test Drive Kit equips you with the essentials to explore this potential with your educators and learners.

We offer strategic planning and teacher support to help you fully experience the benefits that Apple products can bring to your students, introducing you to a fresh approach to teaching and learning.

Who is this for?

  • All year levels
  • Chromebook 1:1s
  • Junior iPad Classes
  • MacBook Classes

The Test Drive Road Kit includes:

  • 1 MacBook and charger
  • 4 iPads, 10th generation, 10.8-inch display with covers, charges and a roller case
  • 4 Apple Pencils
  • 4 Apple Smart Keyboards
  • 4 Osmo Education Kits

The Test Drive Experience is supported with:

  1. A strategic Leadership Session (F2F or online)
  2. Teacher orientation, goal setting session (60 minutes)
  3. Introduction to Accessibility Features and shortcuts resource
  4. Weekly teacher coaching session (x3)
  5. Teacher reflection session
  6. Follow up leadership session

This works best when

  • 2 teachers are working together
  • Commitment to engage 2 hours iPad engagement per day
  • 1 hour coaching session each week

Why work with Cyclone?

Our partner collaboration with Apple delivers the benefits of user choice by simplifying the procurement, rollout, and management of Apple’s full device range. Our Apple certified professionals adhere to best practices during implementation, ensuring your systems and devices are well-managed, secure, and operating seamlessly. For further information, feel free to contact your dedicated Cyclone Apple Education specialist at mark.herring@cyclone.co.nz.

Express your interest

This program is limited to availability and scheduling.

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