Westcon and 8x8 Partner for UK/Ireland Distribution Agreement

Cloud communications provider 8x8 is teaming up with technology distributor Westcon to expand 8x8’s presence across the globe. The partnership will begin this month, with an initial focus on UK and Ireland territories.

As cloud platforms and solutions continue to rise in popularity due to the pandemic, both companies hope to provide customers with the remote capabilities and services required to function in the post-pandemic economy. Customers in the mentioned regions will now have access to 8x8’s full spectrum of cloud solutions, which includes their integrated cloud contact centre, voice communications, team chat and video meetings.

"As organisations shift to distributed workforces and an operate-from-anywhere model, the need for an integrated cloud communications and contact centre platform for enhanced employee and customer engagement is increasingly in demand. 8x8’s best-in-suite solutions combined with Westcon’s breadth of service and experience in key markets present an attractive value proposition to drive growth across the region." said John DeLozier, Senior Vice President & Global Channel Chief at 8x8, Inc.

8x8’s cloud platform and solutions are also certified for Microsoft Teams, who also shares a strategic partnership with Westcon. Customers in the UK and Ireland will be able to easily integrate these services with Teams, allowing customers and employees to interact seamlessly through multiple endpoints.

"We are delighted to have been appointed by 8x8 as a strategic partner in driving the growth of the company’s channel business in the UK and Ireland.” added Rene Klein, Senior Vice President, Westcon Europe. “8x8’s excellent product offering will no doubt drive impressive results with our partner community. Our track record in collaboration and communications technologies, combined with our recent growth in cloud and managed services providers puts us in a unique position to support 8x8’s business goals."

Edited by Maurice Nagle