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rhipe Empowering Partner Success for Over 20 Years. At Crayon we are at our partners’ side of the table. Always.

Crayon is a leading distributor of cloud solutions and services in APAC, providing partners with business advisory and deep domain technical expertise to thrive in the growing cloud market. With over 4,000 team members across 46 countries, we have extensive experience servicing channel partners’ needs around software licensing, cloud cost management, and optimizing revenue streams for businesses l

ike services providers, system integrators, and software development companies. Our Story

Crayon’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region is testament to the value of combining direct enterprise consultancy services with a strong partner ecosystem in the channel. Since opening our Singapore and Malaysia offices in 2013, we have steadily expanded Crayon’s field presence into Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia and the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan and South Korea. By 2022, a series of strategic acquisitions merged Crayon’s regional operations with the leading cloud solutions distribution and services capabilities of Australian-based rhipe Limited, cybersecurity specialists, emt Distribution, cloud managed services firm, Parallo, and with Oracle specialist, Navicle. The successful integration of these organisations reinforces our ability to scale Crayon’s service capabilities into advanced Cloud, Data and AI technology domains, and deliver increased value to Crayon customers and partners in Asia Pacific.

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟯 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱. It's a statistic that's difficult to ignore, and one th...
03/09/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟯 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱.

It's a statistic that's difficult to ignore, and one that underscores the importance of organisations like Charlotte’s Wish which are working tirelessly to support young Australians and raise awareness of the lasting impact of bullying and mental health challenges.

Last week, SoftwareOne was proud to attend the Charlotte's Wish Gala as a 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿, supporting a community united by a common goal: ensuring every young person has access to the support they need, when they need it most through Kids Helpline.

A heartfelt thank you to Charlotte's Wish team, Kids Helpline, event partners, sponsors, and attendees for making the evening such a success.

Together, we can help build a future where every young person feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.

To support Charlotte’s Wish and her belief that everybody matters everyday, please donate to Kids Helpline: https://ow.ly/rmv350ZIwGH

Two organisations. One stronger future for the channel. On 12 October, Crayon Channel becomes SoftwareOne across APAC. T...
24/08/2026

Two organisations. One stronger future for the channel.

On 12 October, Crayon Channel becomes SoftwareOne across APAC. This marks the final step in a transition announced in January and rolled out market by market since our two businesses combined last year.

As Warren Nolan, SVP of Channel & Strategy, puts it: "It's a strategic next chapter that allows us to bring together the best of both of our organisations."

Because in APAC, partner relationships are built locally, on a real understanding of how each market buys, regulates, and adopts technology.

The relationships, the people, and the partner-led way of working remain firmly in place. Everything our partners value about working with us, now amplified.

Learn more on what this next chapter means: https://ow.ly/Xzcp50ZEpzo

This October, Crayon Channel will become SoftwareOne across APAC. While our name is changing, our commitment to our part...
17/08/2026

This October, Crayon Channel will become SoftwareOne across APAC.

While our name is changing, our commitment to our partners is not.

The same team, mindset, and focus on helping our channel ecosystem grow will continue. What we're gaining is greater scale, broader capabilities, and more opportunities to support our partners across the region.

For partners across APAC, our message is simple: your success remains our success.

Read more about what this transition will mean for you here: https://ow.ly/xPh150Zzj1V

“For our partners, this means continuity in how we work together today and expanded opportunity as we grow together tomo...
13/08/2026

“For our partners, this means continuity in how we work together today and expanded opportunity as we grow together tomorrow.”

In his latest interview with TechPartnerNews, Mathew Howard, Channel Lead ANZ, shared on what the partners can stand to benefit as Crayon Channel becomes SoftwareOne in October.

“SoftwareOne amplifies that with 30 years of enterprise professional and managed services experience, now brought to market through the channel.”

The trusted partner-led approach you know, now backed by greater scale, deeper expertise, and unlimited opportunities.

Read the full interview with Mathew here: https://ow.ly/frA350Zzi1z

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/sLqU50Zzi1x

Crayon, a SoftwareOne company is now the first official distributor of Lark in Malaysia and Indonesia.As businesses cont...
10/08/2026

Crayon, a SoftwareOne company is now the first official distributor of Lark in Malaysia and Indonesia.

As businesses continue to look for smarter ways to work, we're excited to bring Lark's all-in-one collaboration platform to organisations across both markets.

From messaging and meetings to document collaboration and workflow automation, Lark helps teams stay connected, productive, and efficient, all in one place. This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to achieve more.

Interested in exploring what Lark can do for your organisation? Let's chat! https://ow.ly/8cWo50ZxXFg

The countdown is on. We’re just weeks away from the awards ceremony, and honestly, excitement is building!We’re honoured...
09/08/2026

The countdown is on. We’re just weeks away from the awards ceremony, and honestly, excitement is building!

We’re honoured to be named a finalist in multiple categories at the 2026 CRN Channel Awards Asia. This is a reflection of how we continue to support partners across APAC and beyond in cloud, security, AI, and digital transformation.

Shortlisted categories:
• ASEAN Distributor of the Year
• Distributor of the Year
• Security Distributor of the Year
• Cloud Marketplace of the Year
• Best Marketing Campaign for AI Adoption
• Reseller Innovation Project of the Year

This recognition reflects the strength of our ecosystem and the partners we build with every day.
Thank you to our teams, partners, and customers across APAC. This is your achievement too!

Your success remains our success.In the recent interview with CRN, Vikas Bhonsle, Head of Channel APAC, shared on what t...
05/08/2026

Your success remains our success.

In the recent interview with CRN, Vikas Bhonsle, Head of Channel APAC, shared on what the combination of the two entities can mean for partners: the relationships, the trust, and the people stay the same, but the opportunity gets significantly bigger.

For partners, that translates into more scale, deeper expertise, broader services, and access to a portfolio that spans cost optimisation, FinOps, cloud, security, data, and AI.

"We don't see partners simply as part of our route to market, we see them as an extension of our team."

Read the full interview with Vikas here: https://ow.ly/sjBe50ZwsML

Learn more about what this transition will mean for you: https://ow.ly/rijI50ZwsMO

Crayon Channel is becoming SoftwareOne in APAC, but what matters most to our partners remains unchanged. The same truste...
03/08/2026

Crayon Channel is becoming SoftwareOne in APAC, but what matters most to our partners remains unchanged.

The same trusted relationships.
The same partner-led approach.
The same commitment to helping partners grow and succeed.

This next chapter is not about changing how we work with partners. It is about strengthening what already works and creating even more value together.

For partners across APAC, our message is simple: your success remains our success.

Read more about what this transition will mean for you: https://ow.ly/uRen50ZvZY9

Last Chance to Register for 'ISV FutureTech Day: Unlock your next phase of growth.Building and scaling as an ISV today r...
22/07/2026

Last Chance to Register for 'ISV FutureTech Day: Unlock your next phase of growth.

Building and scaling as an ISV today requires more than just great technology. It takes the right strategy, security, and ecosystem support.

Join us on
Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Venue: GDEX Customer Xperience Center, Petaling Jaya

Register now: https://ow.ly/BM4750ZobwN

Leadership that inspires, impact that scales. Congratulations to Mathew Howard for being named a finalist for Role Model...
20/07/2026

Leadership that inspires, impact that scales.

Congratulations to Mathew Howard for being named a finalist for Role Model of the Year at the 2026 CRN Channel Awards.

Mathew’s leadership continues to set the tone for what a true partner-first mindset looks like—driving growth, empowering teams, and strengthening the channel ecosystem across the region.

Crayon is proud to be named a finalist in a total of 13 categories across the 2026 CRN Channel Awards Australia and Asia, a strong validation of the work we’ve put into strengthening the region’s channel ecosystem.

A big thank you to our partners, vendors, customers, and teams! This recognition a culimation of our impact together as one!

Read the full press release here: https://ow.ly/mUWf50ZobvJ

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