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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.
Where AI meets Productivity.
Microsoft Copilot combines the power of large language models with an organisation’s data in Microsoft 365 apps, and the general knowledge out on the internet.
The simplicity of natural language makes it easier and faster to use Copilot as an AI assistant for tasks within Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
With the right setup and governance, Copilot offers businesses a secure, efficient way to leverage data platforms, protect sensitive information, and optimise data utilisation to support operational and productivity improvements.
The power of Microsoft 365 Copilot goes far beyond making easy work of traditional tasks. Robust AI integration, advanced customisation and extensibility features allow its capabilities to be extended to meet specific and unique business needs.
Copilot can drive quantum gains from existing Microsoft investments. Businesses will look to their IT partners for guidance. Crayon ensures you’re ready to respond.
For CSP partners, Copilot serves as a pathway to explore new commercial service offerings. There is significant opportunity for partners to provide immediate value through tailored implementation, training and change management services.
Some customers may be ready to license immediately. Others will need their partners to guide the groundwork for successful adoption and use of Copilot for Microsoft 365.
Considerations include:
Our partners know we’re great at supporting their cloud licensing requirements. That expertise is combined with nearly a decade worth of frontline, hands on AI solution development.
Crayon is an Azure OpenAI Global Strategic Partner with two Data and AI Centers of Excellence (COEs), including one in Singapore.
We are the only services company with cloud distribution capabilities for the APAC channel to have over 300 applied AI projects in market. This includes more than 2,500 models running on a proprietary accelerated MLOps framework.
Our advanced in-house expertise supports accelerated learning for the APAC channel team. Our full stack perspective ensures that partners receive in-depth, strategic enablement that positions them to secure immediate opportunities and enjoy long-term growth in the age of AI.
Partners can engage our channel team to organise on-site or virtual workshops, facilitate information sessions with their customers, and to discuss ongoing SureStep training and enablement.
Live Demos
Customised demonstrations of Copilot’s features for different audiences and scenarios.
Practice Development
Enhancing service offerings with Copilot through Surestep’s strategic insights.
Customer Engagement
Leveraging available sales and marketing resources; social media, content, infographics, and campaigns.
Events
Support and facilitation for face-to-face customer events and/or to run an effective trade booth.
Using the Copilot Readiness Assessment
Uncovering licensing needs
Tackling data management and classification
Guiding customers through action areas
Prepping for a license review
Scoping migration of data/services to M365/Azure
Controls, products and processes for:
License optimisation
Migration of relevant data/services to M365/Azure
Executing setup of M365 tenant and configuring M365 apps
Correct data classifications
Continuous user adoption
Optimising processes for Copilot
Yes. Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses are available directly on PRISM and CloudIQ.
Copilot is available to Microsoft 365 E3/E5, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Business Standard and Office 365 E3/E5 users. The new Copilot Pro upgrade is also available to CSPs.
No. The previous 300 seat minimum has been removed, meaning the small-to-medium sized customer segment is open for business with Copilot.
Current list pricing from Microsoft is published as US$360 per year/per user. This is available under an annual commitment with upfront payment. Discounts and incentive offers may apply – check in PRISM (ANZ partners) or Cloud-iQ (SEA partners) or with your Crayon representative for the latest updates.
Yes, you can watch a live demo of Copilot’s features and capabilities, which will be tailored to your specific audience and scenarios.
Yes. Additional resources are available to expand your knowledge on Copilot, including webcast presentations, learning paths, and a partner FAQ. Check the Enablement Hub on this website. If you cannot find what you need, or need specific technical documentation, email tag.productivity@crayon.com and we will be in touch to assist.
There are several options available:
Ask your Crayon representative about our Adoption Planning enablement session from the Productivity SureStep team. This session covers best practice for following the Copilot for Microsoft 365 adoption guidance.
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.
Insights
Support your cybersecurity game plans with our top picks of new and updated risk and resilience resources.
Blogs
From scrappy start-up to part of a global cloud powerhouse, disruption is in our DNA.
Insights
A recent study of small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) across the Asia Pacific region signals a sweet spot for partners that can connect Cloud ERP, Business Process Automation and AI.
Webinars Series
Press Release
Guides and eBooks
Press Release
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