OVHcloud & Crayon expand global cloud services to 45 regions

OVHcloud has entered into a partnership with cloud software provider Crayon, allowing both companies' customers to access and integrate a wide array of technology solutions across over 45 regions globally, including Australia.

Partnership details

The agreement between OVHcloud and Crayon aims to provide organisations with greater access to cloud infrastructure and technology services, making it possible to build and operate in numerous regions outside the US. The partnership is designed to combine OVHcloud's infrastructure with Crayon's technical expertise, delivering solutions that prioritise security, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility.

Under the terms of the collaboration, customers of OVHcloud and Crayon will benefit from the ability to deploy cloud solutions in regions that span four continents, with services tailored to meet both operational and regulatory requirements. The companies have stated that the expanded access will especially aid organisations seeking to optimise their technology investments while retaining control and compliance.

Focus on sovereignty and sustainability

OVHcloud positions itself as a European advocate for fairness and openness in cloud solutions, emphasising the performance-to-price ratios of its offerings. Crayon, recognised for its FinOps capabilities and expertise in digital transformation, brings advisory and managed services to the partnership, acting as a vendor-agnostic provider able to leverage OVHcloud's portfolio.

Caroline Comet-Fraigneau, OVHcloud Chief Sales Officer, highlighted the collaborative potential between the two companies:

"This partnership will enable organisations across the world to benefit from Crayon's strategic and technical expertise, combined with OVHcloud's infrastructure," said Caroline Comet-Fraigneau, Chief Sales Officer, OVHcloud. "Crayon, along with our broader partner community, is critical to our mission of empowering businesses with sustainable, sovereign cloud services with the best performance-price ratio. This is a key part of our growth strategy and together, we will enable businesses to build a cloud environment which suits them, using technologies and know-how from two trusted European technology powerhouses with a global reach."

Shared solutions and expertise

With the new agreement, Crayon's customers can access OVHcloud's full suite of services, which ranges from bare metal servers and hosted private clouds—featuring VMware and Nutanix options—to public cloud and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions, such as managed Kubernetes. Similarly, OVHcloud customers are now able to leverage Crayon's advisory services, designed to support software optimisation, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.

The scope of the collaboration is reflected in the access to infrastructure and managed services now available in 45 regions worldwide, excluding the US. This is intended to enable businesses to expand into new markets, optimise their cloud environments, and meet localised compliance standards.

Erling Hesselberg, Crayon Vice President of Enterprise Software, commented on the joint approach:

"At Crayon, we are committed to empowering our customers with the most relevant and future-ready cloud solutions," said Erling Hesselberg, Crayon Vice President of Enterprise Software. "Our global partnership with OVHcloud allows us to combine their sovereign, sustainable cloud infrastructure with Crayon's deep expertise in software and advisory services. Together, we are uniquely positioned to help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes, optimise cost, and scale with confidence. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering choice, control, and compliance to our customers worldwide."

Regional and global impact

The partnership is also notable for its inclusion of Australian organisations, who will now have the option to work with both OVHcloud's and Crayon's offerings for local and international deployments. With both companies focusing on sovereignty, compliance, and sustainable solutions, customers are expected to benefit from integrated services designed to accommodate a range of regulatory environments and industry requirements.

By leveraging Crayon's expertise in advisory and software services along with OVHcloud's infrastructure capabilities, the companies are positioning themselves to support clients in digital transformation and technology optimisation across multiple territories.