Sydney, Australia / Singapore, Singapore – 12 October 2026 — SoftwareOne, a leading global provider of software and cloud solutions, and Crayon have completed the integration of their channel businesses across Asia-Pacific (APAC) under the SoftwareOne brand, creating a broader technology ecosystem designed to strengthen partner capabilities and unlock new business opportunities across the region.

The integration combines the strengths of both organisations, including established partner relationships, technology expertise, vendor connections and capabilities spanning software asset management, cloud, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as managed and technical services. The unified channel business aims to give partners access to a wider range of expertise, services and commercial opportunities while preserving existing relationships and customer ownership.

Varun Paliwal, President of APAC at SoftwareOne, said the integration represents an important step in bringing together two established channel businesses with complementary strengths. He emphasised that the success of the combination will be measured by its ability to create more service opportunities, help partners address customer needs and support their long-term growth, rather than simply increasing the scale of the business.

SoftwareOne contributes its global reach, technology vendor ecosystem and expertise in software, cloud and IT portfolio management, alongside advisory, managed and implementation services. Crayon brings established channel relationships and capabilities across cloud, software, data and AI, supported by its experience working with partners throughout APAC. Together, these strengths provide a broader platform for partners to access specialist knowledge, technical resources and commercial opportunities.

Through the combined business, partners can draw on additional resources, including solution architects, cybersecurity specialists, vendor experts, bid support, practice development and technical expertise in areas such as cloud, security, AI and productivity. These capabilities are intended to help partners pursue more complex projects, develop new service offerings and expand their businesses without having to build every specialist function internally.

The integration comes amid growing demand for connected technology solutions across cloud, software, cybersecurity, data and AI. According to the figures cited by the companies, IDC expects ICT spending in the region to reach US$647 billion in 2026, while spending on AI and generative AI is projected to reach US$370 billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate of 38.4%. As businesses move beyond AI experimentation towards wider deployment, technology partners are increasingly expected to provide the expertise, services and commercial models needed to translate technology investments into measurable business outcomes.

To address these evolving requirements, SoftwareOne’s services model supports delivery to, through and alongside partners. Services can be delivered under a partner’s own brand or through collaborative arrangements for larger and more complex engagements. The approach is designed to complement partners’ existing businesses, allowing them to expand their offerings while retaining ownership of their customer relationships.

SoftwareOne also aims to strengthen partner growth through a broader technology ecosystem spanning more than 70 countries, approximately 12,000 professionals and relationships with more than 7,500 software vendors through its global marketplace. Its Partner Connections programme links resellers with specialist delivery partners, while its ISV Innovation Hub supports partners seeking to commercialise their intellectual property through vendor marketplaces, incentives and development resources.

Partner enablement will remain an important focus, with continued support for market insights, vendor programme guidance, certifications and practice development. These initiatives aim to help partners respond to changing customer requirements, adopt emerging technologies and develop sustainable business opportunities.

For APAC, the integration combines greater global scale with local market knowledge and established partner relationships. Given the region’s diverse regulatory environments, levels of technology maturity and customer requirements, SoftwareOne intends to maintain local expertise while providing access to a wider pool of global resources.

Paliwal highlighted the importance of balancing global capabilities with local understanding, noting that partners need both access to international technology expertise and teams that understand their markets, customers and operating environments.

The combined business will also continue to provide access to SoftwareOne’s Cloud-iQ platform, which helps partners manage cloud and software subscriptions through features such as subscription management, automated billing, usage intelligence and business insights. These capabilities are intended to simplify operational processes and enable partners to focus on developing services and delivering greater value to customers.

Vikas Bhonsle, Federation Leader and Head of Channel, APAC Channel, said the integration creates more possibilities for partners by bringing additional expertise into opportunities, expanding service portfolios and strengthening connections across the technology ecosystem. He added that enabling partners to grow, secure new opportunities and deliver greater value to customers remains a key objective of the combined business.

The completion of the integration marks more than a brand consolidation, establishing a unified channel organisation with broader capabilities, an expanded technology ecosystem and additional resources to support partners across APAC. By combining global expertise with local relationships, SoftwareOne aims to help its partners build new practices, expand service offerings and navigate the increasingly complex technology landscape.Sydney, Australia / Singapore, Singapore – 12 October 2026 –

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