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Crayon to offer Microsoft 365 Copilot , a new AI-powered productivity tool
Crayon , a global vendor in IT services and innovation , announced that it is one of the select partners that can offer Microsoft 365 Copilot , a new AI-powered productivity tool designed to revolutionise the way businesses operate .
Microsoft 365 Copilot , powered by large language models , LLMs , offers an array of features , including content generation , designing graphics , and improved ways to collaborate and share knowledge . It also integrates with other data sources outside of Microsoft 365 , such as Microsoft Azure , Microsoft Power BI , and Microsoft Dynamics 365 , to enrich content with relevant insights and facts .
Combining LLMs with a company ’ s data has the potential to dramatically improve employees ’ productivity and create business efficiencies .
“ At Crayon , we are uniquely positioned to support our customers with Copilot and maximise the impact it will have on their business ,” said Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland . “ We can help companies deploy Copilot safely , ensuring their data is properly governed . Our advisory skills on change management and adoption enable customers to effectively use this new technology , plus we can help teams understand how to guide Microsoft 365 Copilot to learn new skills .”
Crayon has delivered more than 300 Applied AI projects , managed over 60 LLM projects , and has more than 140 data experts worldwide . It also holds the AI and Machine Learning Advanced Specialisation and the Analytics on Azure Specialisation , demonstrating its proven success in these domains .
Melissa Mulholland , CEO Crayon
“ Crayon brings a unique set of capabilities and experience in helping customers take a 360-approach on how to adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot . Crayon ’ s team has gone through the necessary technical , security , and governance readiness required to support and adopt this new era of work and AI innovation ,” said David Smith , Vice President , Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft .
SBM to serve as exclusive systems integrator for Eaton in Saudi Arabia
Eaton announced signing of a partnership agreement with Saudi Business Machines , SBM to serve as their exclusive IT systems integrator for Saudi Arabia . SBM , recognised as one of the largest systems integrators in the Saudi Arabia , specialises in datacentres and mission-critical infrastructure .
This collaboration will enable Eaton to leverage SBM ’ s extensive reach and expertise to deliver comprehensive datacentre solutions , catering exclusively to the rapidly growing market in Saudi Arabia .
SBM ’ s specialised focus on datacentres and mission-critical infrastructure positions them as a key player in a market . Additionally , their extensive customer base across various sectors including government , finance , telecommunications , and healthcare , reinforces their status as a trusted partner in delivering end-to-end solutions tailored to unique customer requirements .
Eaton ’ s comprehensive datacentre portfolio , including advanced power distribution , backup power , and monitoring solutions , is designed to enhance infrastructure reliability , efficiency , and sustainability .
With the expansive market reach and established networks of SBM , customers in Saudi Arabia will benefit from access to ( Left to right ) Hassona Al Quraan and Ashraf Yehia Eaton ’ s industry-technologies , specifically tailored to address the specific challenges faced by the datacentre industry in the region . Hassona Al Quraan , Vice President
In collaboration with SBM , Eaton will Infrastructure and Network Technology , SBM leverage their joint capabilities to provide said , “ Together , we possess the collective comprehensive solutions that meet the strength , expertise , and resources to not specific requirements of Saudi Arabian only meet the growing demands of the datacentre customers . This strategic market but to surpass them .” partnership will play a pivotal role in driving “ We are delighted to be partnering with the advancement of the Saudi Arabia ’ s SBM as our latest IT systems integrator for digital infrastructure and reinforcing its Saudi Arabia ,” said Ashraf Yehia , Managing position as a regional technology hub .
Director , Eaton Middle East .”
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