{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/667de87d38312b16fc880635/67fd4e73d5ed0d5b9db46b70?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Crayon's Global Reach Equips MSPs to Thrive with Local SMBs","description":"<p>On today's episode, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedepacheco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fede Pacheco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Burke</a> are joined by <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/eat-sleep-cloud-repeat/?originalSubdomain=se\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Andreas Bergman</a>, Global Lead for Hosting Partners at Crayon. They discuss Crayon’s role in empowering managed service providers (MSPs), its leadership in software asset management, and its approach to enabling hybrid cloud solutions. Andreas shares insights on how Crayon helps MSPs navigate technological changes, particularly in the SMB space, and highlights the growing adoption of hybrid cloud strategies worldwide. He also touches on the importance of cloud maturity, offering valuable guidance to partners and customers on their hybrid cloud journeys.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;learn</strong>:</p><ul><li>How Crayon helps Microsoft partners grow and scale in the hybrid cloud space.</li><li>The shift in cloud adoption and hybrid strategies across the globe.</li><li>Why AI tools like Microsoft Copilot are becoming integral for both personal and professional tasks.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Some questions we ask:</strong></p><ul><li>How important are MSPs in serving local businesses?</li><li>How has the shift to the cloud changed MSPs and their business models?</li><li>What trends are you seeing for small and medium businesses (SMBs) now compared to last year?</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://dco.microsoft.com/SignUp.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with the Datacenter Optimization team</a></li><li><a href=\"https://aka.ms/DCOLinkedIn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Hybrid Cloud Partners LinkedIn Community</a></li><li>Forrester Study:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://aka.ms/crayonsmbstudy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Future of Operations: Advancing AI-Driven Innovation and Cloud Agility for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://aka.ms/crayonsmbstudy-live\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the live Webinar with Forrester about this study</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.crayon.com/contact-us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with Crayon</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Related Microsoft Podcasts:</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/no-slides-attached/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">No Slides Attached Podcast</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/microsoft-threat-intelligence\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast</a></li><li><a href=\"https://bluehatpodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The BlueHat Podcast</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href=\"https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;microsoft.com/podcasts</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Download the</strong> <a href=\"https://aka.ms/HCP-S01E18-Transcript\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Transcript</a></p>","author_name":"Microsoft"}