Apple Hardware Procurement through Compnow
Catholic Network Australia (CNA) has partnered with Compnow to provide Participants with access to Apple devices, associated deployment services, and professional learning opportunities.
This opt-in arrangement enables schools, dioceses, and participating education authorities to engage directly with Compnow.
The agreement has been designed to leverage the collective scale of Catholic education across Australia, creating opportunities for greater value, stronger collaboration, and enhanced support for participating organisations.
Offer overview
Compnow is a long-standing Apple Premium Education and Apple Premium Business Partner with extensive experience supporting the education sector across Australia. Compnow works with many key technology suppliers and manufacturers to provide their clients with an effective and considered service and solutions tailored to their individual needs.
Through this partnership, participating organisations can access:
• Apple devices including Mac, iPad, iPhone and accessories
• Deployment and pre-delivery services
• Professional learning and capability-building opportunities
• Education-focused technical expertise and support
• Finance options for Apple devices and IT equipment
• Strategic guidance on Apple technologies and emerging trends
Professional Learning Opportunities
A key focus of this partnership is supporting the ongoing development of educators, leaders, and technology teams. Participating organisations can access professional learning opportunities delivered through Compnow Academy at a discounted rate, helping schools build confidence, capability, and effective use of Apple technologies in teaching, learning, and administration.
Deployment and Pre-Delivery Services
Participating organisations can access Compnow’s deployment and pre-delivery services at a discounted rate. Seamless deployment processes minimise disruption and downtime. Compnow is able to manage all aspects of staging, including configuration and delivery to your specifications. This could include asset tagging, screen protector and case installs along with warehousing.
Considering Moving to Mac?
A supported transition for schools using Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Compnow's Move to Mac program is a structured, school-focused transition pathway designed to help schools adopt Mac while preserving existing Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace workflows. Rather than focusing solely on devices, the program supports leaders, teachers, students, and IT teams through a planned and supported transition process.
This arrangement has been intentionally designed to support the diverse needs of Catholic education.
Participating organisations retain full flexibility regarding:
• Device selection
• Technical specifications
• Deployment approaches
• Internal procurement processes
• Purchasing timelines
Schools and systems may engage directly with Compnow or participate through broader procurement activities coordinated by their Catholic education authority or CNA.
Beyond procurement, Compnow works collaboratively with CNA and its Commercial Working Group to provide:
• Apple market insights
• Product roadmap updates
• Emerging technology trends
• Strategic procurement advice
• Industry intelligence relevant to Catholic education
This partnership helps ensure CNA participants remain informed about developments across the Apple ecosystem while supporting long-term planning and decision-making.
If your school, diocese, or Catholic education organisation would like to learn more about Apple hardware procurement through Compnow, including available services, support options, and professional learning opportunities, we encourage you to connect directly with the Compnow Education Team.
Contact Compnow to discuss your organisation's needs and explore how they can support your Apple technology journey.