AUSTRALIA, 11th December 2025

The launch of the AWS New Zealand Region unlocks a new options for organisations relying on IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS).

With Certus Digital now able to support MAS hosted securely in-country, New Zealand enterprises can have lower latency, data sovereignty, and exploit cloud based deployment capabilities to delivery their asset management solution.

Why MAS on AWS Matters for New Zealand

The combination of MAS and the new AWS NZ Region provides three major advantages that are especially relevant to asset-intensive organisations:

1. Data sovereignty and compliance

For many asset-heavy organisations—government, utilities, transport, and critical infrastructure—data residency matters.

Hosting MAS inside the new AWS New Zealand Region allows organisations to:

• Keep operational and asset data onshore
• Support local compliance and governance requirements
• Reduce risk by keeping sensitive information within NZ borders

With rising data-sovereignty expectations, this shift is a significant improvement.

2. A future-ready platform for asset intelligence

MAS brings a modern, modular EAM ecosystem that supports:

• Predictive and condition-based maintenance
• Centralised asset visibility
• IoT and edge integration
• Scalable architecture built for continuous improvement

Pairing MAS with AWS gives organisations a resilient, secure, and scalable foundation for long-term asset-management transformation.

3. Local hosting for exploiting cloud first development

With MAS now available in-country, organisations can deploy cloud first solution based solely in New Zealand.

This means:

• Cloud first components like Lambda and s3 can be exploit for New Zealand based solutions.
• Lower latency for New Zealand users
• Faster performance for critical field and operational tasks

Cloud based development can accelerate your solution and offer a superior experience for New Zealand base users.

Key Benefits of MAS on AWS in New Zealand

Here’s what organisations can expect when running MAS within the new NZ region:

• Onshore data hosting to support local regulations
• Cloud first deployment patterns that reduce time to market
• Reduced latency and improved speed for New Zealand teams
• Highly available and resilient cloud infrastructure
• Scalable compute and storage for growing operations
• Greater flexibility across deployment models – extend hosting options from on-premises to cloud
• Optimised field performance when combined with solutions like Touchstone Mobile

Who should consider MAS on AWS?

MAS on AWS is ideal for organisations that:

• Have strict data residency requirements
• Operate complex asset portfolios
• Require strong uptime, resilience, and reliability
• Are looking to exit on-premises hosting
• Are looking to get more value from real-time operational data
• Want a scalable foundation for digital transformation

This includes sectors such as utilities, transport, infrastructure, airports, local government, and energy.

Taking Your Next Step

Whether you're upgrading from an older Maximo version or taking your first step into cloud-based asset management, the AWS NZ Region provides an opportunity to modernise with confidence.

Certus Digital can help you:

• Assess your current Maximo or MAS environment
• Plan your migration or upgrade
• Architect your MAS deployment for the NZ region
• Improve performance and governance
• Enable your teams to fully leverage MAS and cloud capabilities