Blogs
Attaining a Security SPD
In the second article in our Security SPD series, Michael Brooke offers tips to help partners gain the insight track from start to finish.
The Future of Operations Data Companion is a resource designed to complement the findings of our commissioned Forrester study into the cloud technology priorities of small to medium sized businesses across the APAC region. We’ve drawn on the raw data and compiled additional insights that were not included in the main report.
Here’s a quick snapshot of where we dive into to more detail on what SMBs are planning into 2025, and where they need the most help from their tech partners.
SMBs have changed their views on the value of public cloud. The pre-pandemic preference for private or hosted has shifted dramatically. Find out which cloud platform is the most popular now, and which ones will take market share over the next 24 months as SMBs continue to migrate their workloads.
The benefits of cloud adoption are clearer than ever, and this results in strong intent to continue investing. In fact, over 70% of surveyed SMBs have executive approval and finance in place for expanded use of cloud technology. But they’re struggling to get transformation vision into action. What’s holding them back?
After investing heavily in the productivity stack, SMBs are changing gears. Find out which cloud domains will reap the largest share of budgeted spend and which solution categories are at the top of the priority list, leading into 2025.
Complexity, license management and cybersecurity are keeping SMBs awake at night when it comes to operating their cloud environments, but the hurdles vary depending on whether they’re using public or private cloud. Find out how, and why.
Budgets for tech partners are on the rise. This is great news for partners with the right capabilities. Explore which capabilities are sought after the most in each domain.
What tips the balance on the final choice – cost, time, expertise or access? Find out how each of these factors rank in order of importance. The results may surprise you.
There’s never been a better time to take full advantage of this value-add research into SMB cloud buying behaviour. Download it today.
Blogs
In the second article in our Security SPD series, Michael Brooke offers tips to help partners gain the insight track from start to finish.
Blogs
In the first of a 3-part series, Michael Brooke explains why the buying signals from the market make Security SPD attainment worth a close look for partners.
Training
The sun is setting on Microsoft Project Online, with Microsoft announcing it will be fully retired on September 30, 2026. Get the need-to-know information to plan for this change and position alternatives with your customers.
Press Release
Crayon wins 2026 Nitro APAC Reseller of the Year, with team leaders honoured for supporting partners and accelerating digital document adoption.
Press Release
Crayon's Warren Nolan and Harith Ramotheram have earned recognition in the 2026 CRN Asia Channel Leaders list for driving partner growth and innovation in our region.
Blogs
Learn how Microsoft’s strategic Copilot for All framework combines with Crayon’s inhouse AI expertise to drive practice development and revenue growth for partners.
On Demand Webinars
Watch the on‑demand webinar on turning data risk into revenue. Learn how partners use data protection maturity models to drive recurring revenue and customer trust.
On Demand Webinars
Join our team for a business and technical deep dive into the Microsoft Security SPD and why attaining it is great for business.
Business
AvePoint Partner onboarding content packs are now available from Crayon to help fast track confidence and success for your team.
On Demand Webinars
Our latest On-Demand webinar provides a practical, execution focused walk through the full Copilot partner journey, from early adoption to advanced scenarios.
Training
In our latest webinar, our in-house Modern Work experts Jye Wong and Ksenia Turner will run you through a practical refresher on Solution Partner Designations; what they are, why they matter and how to get started.
Guides and eBooks
As SMBs mature in the Data Protection lifecycle, they need help to optimise spend, reduce the compliance burden and ensure results align to business objectives. The third installment of our Data Protection Playbook series provides practical guidance for partners on how to address emerging pressure and connect ongoing investment to measurable business value.
Training
Copilot Agents: what are they and how do they differ from AI assistants and chatbots? Our in-house Copilot expert Ksenia Turner explains the use cases and service opportunities for partners.
Blogs
Fragmented data protection systems and processes create compliance proof-gaps for SMB customers. Scott Hagenus, Director, Cybersecurity here at Crayon explains.
Guides and eBooks
How can partners help their SMB customers to move from silos of security and continuity to a more cohesive, measurable and insurable data protection framework? The second edition in our Data Protection Playbook series maps out their journey, and yours.
Blogs
As cybersecurity and continuity converge in platforms and in practice, partners need new playbooks to address modern Data Protection standards. Our in-house cybersecurity pre-sales lead, Michael Brooke explains why.
Insights
Data Protection priorities are shifting for SMBs. Ramp up your ability to respond with curated insights, articles and resources to help you guide every customer conversation with confidence.
Insights
All the latest insights, articles and resources on M365 Copilot, curated into one place.
Partner Spotlight
Bigfish Technology saved AU$20,000 on its annual Microsoft licensing after one call with Crayon and has since built a strong partnership that enabled Bigfish to get access to Crayon’s expertise and vendor ecosystem.
Blogs
From rethinking backup to governance frameworks and behavioural analytics, what's involved in building a complete Data Protection strategy for SMB customers?
Insights
We explore the evolution of Microsoft's channel strategy over the past ten years, and what can be learned by viewing it through a Value Cycle lens.
Guides and eBooks
The Microsoft Fabric Partner Guide curates our recent articles, videos and resources to accelerate Crayon partner learning.
Research Reports
The Future of Operations 2023 is an APAC wide study of small to medium sized businesses. It covers outcomes from cloud adoption, intent to invest and what businesses want from their technology service providers.
Podcast
Is high-performance more than just a buzzword? Find out as Dr. Joe explores the importance and impact of internal culture with his guests.
Podcast
Join Dr. Joseph Sweeney of IBRS as he interviews APAC partners about the strategies, methodologies, and behaviours that underpin their success.
Blogs
Insights on the direction of SMB cloud adoptions across the region, and the capabilities they most value in their technology service providers.

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