The Softcat News Team
Softcat is delighted to announce it has been awarded Platinum Partner status by 8x8, the highest partner accreditation possible from 8x8. The accreditation reflects the strong relationship and deep understanding of the 8x8 portfolio that the Softcat team has built up over the year they have been working together.
“We are thrilled to award Softcat Platinum Partner status. Their outstanding channel performance and exceptional growth over the past 12 months shows their drive and commitment to help customers shift to a digital-workplace mindset,” said Keith Jackson, EMEA Channel Sales Director at 8x8. “Softcat is also a valued UK Microsoft partner, given the sheer volume of opportunities they’ve created around our 8x8 Voice for Teams solution. We look forward to building further momentum and future success with them.”
Through Softcat, 8x8 provides voice, video meetings, team messaging, integrated contact centre and robust API solutions on a single unified platform. 8x8’s Open Channel Programme provides channel partners with pipeline generating initiatives to support lead generation and conversion, as well as highly customisable campaigns, account mapping and events. Partners can quote, order and manage all customer needs, as well as access useful content through 8x8’s best-in-class resource portal, PartnerXchange.
James Baker, Alliances Director for Softcat, comments “‘We are delighted to have won this award, especially in the short space of time we’ve been working with 8x8. This award really pays testament to the close working relationship and trust that has been built between our teams in the last year. As a clear leader in the cloud communications space, we were confident our partnership with 8x8 would deliver results, adding value back to our clients. Offering a unique single-platform solution, 8x8 is firmly positioned to support our customers to migrate to the cloud. We look forward to continuing to grow and develop new opportunities alongside one another.”