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.
Attainment further cements Crayon's leadership in cloud innovation
This prestigious designation recognises Crayon as an AWS Partner with deep experience helping organisations to design software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-native solutions on AWS.
“Achieving the AWS SaaS Competency is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise in delivering top-tier cloud solutions,” said Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland. “This recognition not only underscores our technical proficiency but also our commitment to helping customers succeed in their cloud modernisation journeys.”

The AWS SaaS Competency differentiates Crayon as an AWS Partner that has demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success in designing SaaS solutions on AWS. This competency acknowledges Crayon’s ability to help customers transition from outdated systems to modern SaaS platforms smoothly. Crayon assists clients in establishing robust foundations for their SaaS solutions by designing custom application architectures and comprehensive solution frameworks tailored to each customer’s specific need.
“By achieving the AWS SaaS Competency, we reaffirm our position as a trusted partner in the cloud ecosystem,” said Crayon CTO Florian Rosenberg. “Our team’s deep expertise in SaaS and cloud-native solutions on AWS enables us to support our clients in achieving operational excellence.”
The AWS Competency Program is designed to assist customers and partners to identify AWS Partners with demonstrated technical proficiency and proven success in specialised areas. AWS SaaS Competency Partners, like Crayon, have extensive experience and expertise in helping organisations transition to and excel with SaaS solutions on AWS, ensuring seamless integration and deployment to meet diverse customer needs.
This is the second competency Crayon has received this year, the first was for Generative AI.
Crayon has a total of seven AWS competencies, reflecting its commitment along with AWS to help companies across various industries harness the full potential of the cloud, drive innovation, and optimise their IT infrastructure.
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Blogs
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Blogs
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Training
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Blogs
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On Demand Webinars
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Training
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Blogs
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Guides and eBooks
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Blogs
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Insights
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Insights
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Insights
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Guides and eBooks
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Blogs
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