Crayon Channel APAC (formerly rhipe)

We’re excited to share that Crayon has been named usecure’s distributor of choice, winning the Global Distribution Award 2024! This recognition highlights the impact of our value-focused distribution, a key priority for Crayon in 2025. By going beyond traditional distribution models, we’re helping vendors like usecure expand their reach and deliver real value to partners and customers. In just one year, our approach helped usecure grow its user base by nearly 90%, from 21,000 to 40,000 users per month. usecure’s Human Risk Management platform empowers businesses to tackle one of the biggest security challenges: human error. By connecting our partners to usecure’s admin-lite solution, we’re enabling organisations to reduce user-related security risks, strengthen their defences, and build long-term value. This award is a testament to what’s possible when distribution focuses on more than transactions. It’s about driving growth, creating value, and empowering our partners to thrive. Read more here: https://ow.ly/vcRg50V6EGl

𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐀 We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of the Cloud Chats podcast series, "𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝: 𝐀 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬". With Microsoft audits on the rise, we had the opportunity to sit down with the SPLA MAN himself, Brett La Forge, to chat about the Future of the SPLA program, why it’s crucial to address compliance proactively, and how to stay ahead of the curve. But that's not all! Check out our exclusive offer. Whether you're looking to optimize your SPLA environment or ensure compliance, we've got you covered. Register now to access a SPLA Health Check Assessment at a discounted rate. Watch the full episode here: https://ow.ly/ceTw50V5SjG #Microsoft #SPLAOptimization #HomeOfSPLA #CloudSolutions #OctopusCloud Hosted by Santhosh Simon - Crayon and Brett La Forge - Octopus Cloud

𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀! It's time to enhance your Broadcom product knowledge and earn your certifications. To get you started, Broadcom is offering exam vouchers worth USD$250 to fast track your certification. (T&C apply) 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿: https://ow.ly/84yr50V3Z13

Cybersecurity remains a significant challenge for NGOs across the region, with one in six Asia Pacific NGOs experiencing a cybersecurity incident in the past year. Crayon’s Tech for Good bridges partners and vendors with NGOs to empower meaningful innovation and achieve the greater good through affordable and impactful solutions. Its commitment to society is not only reflected in the NGOs it supports through this initiative but also in the partners and vendors it collaborates with. Read how Crayon upholds its values and commitment through the Tech for Good program: https://ow.ly/6hH950V3YV8

In our global Tech For Good program, Crayon is proud to provide technical support to non-profit organizations, as well as to co-design and co-implement tech solutions that help tackle societal issues related to climate conservation, workplace diversity, financial service support for the unbanked, and many more. One of our goals for 2025 is to encourage more channel partners to join the cause and unlock opportunities that drive both revenue growth and staff satisfaction. Read more to discover how Crayon runs impactful projects around the world, with many engagements throughout the Asia Pacific region. https://ow.ly/qrCU50UZW5J

Crayon Connect has officially begun with a strategic perspective from Warren Nolan and Rhonda Robati. Warren welcomed partners and share how we are winning with them, while Rhonda mapped out the major milestones Crayon has achieved alongside its partners and what is coming for them in 2025. As industry challenges evolve, how are businesses ensuring they remain competitive while building long-term stability? Share your thoughts with us! #CrayonConnect

Do you want to know, how to optimize Broadcom license allocations? Do you have multiple contracts with Broadcom? Read our latest blog post to understand how to avoid unnecessary overage charges associated to these contracts and further Consumption usage report information here: https://ow.ly/HS0I50UVqp5

As part of our commitment to People, Purpose, Planet, and Prosperity, Crayon’s Tech For Good program aims to empower meaningful innovation and achieve the greater good through affordable, impactful solutions and technology partnerships. To date, the program has supported more than a thousand NGOs across the Asia Pacific region. Read more to find out how the program empowers social benefits for meaningful change: https://ow.ly/pV4H50UVqlP #TechforGood #NonProfit

Finding the right vendors to deliver empowering solutions is at the heart of what we do. That’s why we’re happy to share that Wasabi has recognised Crayon as the Marketing Partner of the Year, APAC in the 2024 Wasabi Partner Network Awards. Knowing that Wasabi offers cost-effective and scalable cloud storage solutions, we understood the value it would bring to our partners and their customers. Together with Wasabi, we’ve been able to make high-performance cloud storage accessible in APAC, empowering businesses of all sizes to embrace a cloud-first world. This award reinforces our commitment to supporting the channel ecosystem with the tools, expertise, and opportunities you need to thrive. To our partners, thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. This achievement is as much yours as it is ours. Read more here: https://ow.ly/OvJy50UUzO8

Happy Lunar New Year to all! Gong Xi Fa Cai from the Crayon team. This special time of year is all about coming together with your loved ones, celebrating the past year, and welcoming the new year with good fortune, a spirit of adventure, and prosperity. May the Year of the Wood Snake bring you abundant luck, endless joy, and a lifetime of cherished memories. Our resolution for this year is to conquer new horizons, prioritize our customers, and strive for greatness together. #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheWoodSnake