8×8 Channel Leaders are continuing to receive worldwide recognition for channel leadership and partner success. Notably, 8×8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) has achieved notable awards in the EMEA and ANZ regions. The company received the award as 8×8 Channel Leaders have been named CRN Channel Chiefs. Emily Masterton, channel lead, was named to the CRN Channel Leaders EMEA list. On the other hand, David Land, channel lead for Australia, was named a CRN ANZ Channel Chief.
In addition, 8×8 secured nine Palomarr Insight Awards. These awards highlight excellence in unified communications and contact center solutions. Therefore, the recognition reflects the company’s strong partner ecosystem and advanced technology platform.
CRN Channel Chief Recognition
CRN recognized 8×8 Channel Leaders for consistent channel excellence. Furthermore, the Palomarr Insight Awards evaluated CX and communications technologies based on business fit. 8×8 ranked among the top five in eight categories. These include Contact Center, Cloud and VoIP Telephony, and Voice and Video Communication. Additionally, the company ranked in the top ten for Collaboration.
“As my team and I reviewed this year’s Channel Leaders EMEA entries, one thing came through loud and clear: a deep, long-standing respect for the channel community,” said Nima Sherpa Green, EMEA editorial director, CRN, The Channel Company.
“The Channel Chiefs recognised this year exemplify what strong channel leadership looks like today,” said Athina Mallis, editor, CRN Australia. “They are building durable partner ecosystems, adapting to complex market demands, and creating real value for the channel.”
Strong Performance in Palomarr Insight Awards
8×8 Channel Leaders strengthened their market position with strong Palomarr rankings. Palomarr, an AI-powered CX procurement platform, evaluates technology solutions based on business needs.
8×8 secured top five positions in various categories. These include Team Collaboration and Productivity, Messaging and Presence, and Multichannel Communication. In addition, the company did well in the Contact Center with Collaboration and Conference Room. The recognition is a testament to the partner-centric strategy of 8×8 Channel Leaders. Consequently, the company maintains a strong focus on collaboration and shared success.
“Partners are how we scale, how we win and how we deliver outcomes for customers,” said Stephen Hamill, chief revenue officer at 8×8. “This recognition reinforces what we’ve built – a partner-first organization focused on simplicity, alignment and shared success. When our partners win, our customers win. It’s that simple.”
Driving Growth Through Channel Partnerships
As customer experience demands grow, channel partners play a critical role. Therefore, organizations rely on integrated and seamless communication solutions. 8×8 Channel Leaders support this demand through a unified platform. The platform integrates contact center, communications, and AI capabilities. As a result, partners can simplify deployments and accelerate time to value. Ultimately, 8×8 continues to transform business communications. The company aims to reduce complexity and drive meaningful customer engagement through innovation.
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Source: Businesswire
