– With the merger, total revenue exceeds R$11 billion and the company aims for greater added value to customers in the AI era, reinforcing its global leadership in cloud solutions.
SoftwareOne and Crayon formalize merger and strengthen global leadership in software and cloud solutions
THE SoftwareOne, a leading company in software solutions and cloud technology and services, has just announced the acquisition of Crayon, a company specializing in software asset management, licensing, and managed cloud services. The acquisition value was CHF 515 million, equivalent to approximately R$1.5 billion. With the acquisition, total revenue reaches approximately CHF 1.6 billion, equivalent to over R$1.1 billion, consolidates SoftwareOne's presence in over 70 countries, and surpasses the 13,000-employee mark, reinforcing SoftwareOne's position as a benchmark for customers and suppliers worldwide.
The merger expands SoftwareOne's service portfolio and strengthens alliances with major cloud providers such as Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud. The synergy between operations aims to achieve economies of scale along with more sophisticated delivery in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud cost management, digital evolution and cybersecurity.
"This is a significant milestone for SoftwareOne and the industry. The integration of Crayon allows us to combine technical expertise, expand our geographic presence in key markets, and create growth opportunities as the industry rapidly evolves in the AI era," said Otavio Argenton, Country Manager of SoftwareOne Brazil.
More stability
From now on, customers of both companies will continue to be served by their usual teams, with no changes to current contracts or points of contact, but will have progressive access to the expanded set of solutions.
Argenton explains that the transition period was planned with a focus on operational continuity and the preservation of already established relationships. "The merger between SoftwareOne and Crayon does not represent the absorption of one brand by the other, but rather the consolidation of a new global organization structured around shared cultural values, a robust local presence, and an aligned strategic vision," says the executive.
Single brand and integrated vision
Following a joint analysis conducted by both leaders, the new organization will operate under the global SoftwareOne brand. The decision aims to leverage the brand's international recognition, listed on the Swiss stock exchange SIX and now also on Euronext Oslo, while incorporating Crayon's strategic and cultural legacy.
During the transition period, the Crayon brand will remain active in certain channels and markets, ensuring continuity in commercial relationships established with customers, partners and local ecosystems.
About SoftwareOne
SoftwareOne is a leading global provider of software and cloud solutions that is redefining how organizations build, buy, and manage everything in the cloud. By helping customers migrate and modernize their workloads and applications – and in parallel navigate and optimize the resulting software and cloud changes – SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology. The company’s approximately 9,300 employees are driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with a presence in more than 60 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol SWON. Visit us at www.softwareone.com.
About Crayon
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Crayon operates in 45 countries with a dedicated team of over 4,000 professionals. It leads IT innovation and optimization as a trusted advisor in strategic software acquisition, continuous IT fleet optimization, and maximizing return on investments in cloud, data, and AI. Crayon is a customer-centric IT innovation and services company that creates value so businesses thrive today and grow for the future.
Originally focused on software acquisition and asset management, Crayon has evolved to become a trusted advisor on strategic software acquisition, continuous IT asset optimization, and maximizing returns on cloud, data, and AI investments.
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