A Microsoft Surface customer story
Canterbury College
Learn how Microsoft Surface devices powered by Snapdragon® boosted learning and productivity at Canterbury College.
Microsoft Surface devices are intuitive, high-performance tools that give your team the power and freedom to work securely, anywhere, anytime.
Data#3 has an extensive history with Microsoft, and especially the portfolio of enterprise Surface devices.
As Microsoft’s largest Australian partner, and a globally recognised Surface reseller, we combine the full Microsoft stack of devices, software and cloud services with comprehensive Data#3 services, delivered by an accountable partner who knows and understands your environment.
Buying Microsoft Surface through Data#3 means your fleet is backed by a team that manages the full device lifecycle, from planning and procurement through to deployment, management and refresh. We connect Surface to the broader Microsoft ecosystem your organisation already relies on so the devices you buy are integrated, not isolated.

You get direct access to our dedicated Surface specialists who understand the full device range, know how it integrates with the broader Microsoft environment, and have helped organisations like yours make the right decisions to enable a productive team.
Sourcing the right device is just the first step. The extra value of working with Data#3 comes from the deployment, management, adoption and lifecycle planning that make a Surface fleet perform over the long term.
We operate as part of a broader end-user compute practice with more than 30 years of experience delivering complex device programmes for government and enterprise.
From pre-configuration and staged rollouts to ongoing patching, refresh planning and end-of-life disposal, Data#3 manages the full lifecycle of your Surface fleet.
Whether you need five devices for new starters or a full fleet refresh across multiple sites, Data#3 pre-configures devices for day-one productivity and provides ongoing support and training to maximise your investment.
The Surface family of devices is meticulously designed to provide uncompromising performance. Data#3 can help you pull the right pieces of the puzzle together for a more productive workplace.
The Surface Laptop for Business is designed for modern workers, combining all-day performance, advanced security, and AI-driven productivity in a thin, lightweight design. Powered by Snapdragon® X2 Series Processors, it delivers a significant uplift in performance, graphics, and AI efficiency, enabling teams to analyse data, create content, and collaborate in real time with less downtime.
Available in 13.8-inch and 15-inch models, this device provides a refined, high-performing experience built for hybrid work, with enterprise-grade security and smooth integration across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Best for: Users who need flexibility without sacrificing performance.
Data#3 has a long history of delivering Microsoft Surface devices and services to Australian schools, universities and TAFE institutes. As a dedicated education technology partner, we understand the specific demands of learning environments, including managing large device fleets across multiple campuses and keeping per-device costs manageable for institutions with tight budgets.
Microsoft Surface devices are the same hardware that education customers know and trust, backed by the services, pricing and support structures that make fleet management at scale practical.
What Data#3 brings to education Surface customers:
Microsoft Intune makes the management of the device rollout so easy, and we can centrally manage the process and software. Combined with the support from Data#3, it’s been a real time-saver and a great example of what the right partnership can achieve.
Afzal Shariff - Director of IT and Services, Canterbury College
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With inbuilt protection from chip to cloud, a Surface fleet offers complete control and peace of mind. It’s all thanks to a unique in-house approach, with every layer of security built and maintained by Microsoft. For users across your organisation, this means proactive protection and uninterrupted productivity, while IT can enjoy seamless and confident device management.
Access significant funding to support the deployment, training and adoption of Microsoft Surface devices in your organisation.
Get easy access to everything you need to know about logging Microsoft Surface warranty requests, should the need arise for you and your fleet.
With over 15 years’ experience improving device fulfilment and implementation for our clients Data#3 will help you end the frustrations associated with device sourcing, deployment and warranties. We even offer training and adoption services to upskill your people on their new devices, to ensure the greatest return from your investment.
We were also recently named Microsoft Surface PC Reseller Worldwide Partner of the Year, Microsoft Surface Reseller of the Year for Asia, and the Microsoft Surface+ Worldwide Partner of the Year.
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