8x8 and Regus Expand Global Cloud Communications Partnership
May 15 2017 - 8:15AM
Business Wire
World’s Largest Provider of Flexible Workspaces
Expands its Deployment of 8x8 Cloud Communications Services to 17
Countries
8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT), the world’s first Communications Cloud,
today announced that it has agreed with IWG plc (formerly Regus),
the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces, to expand the
companies’ existing contract for cloud-based unified communications
(UC) services to add 13 new countries and a broader range of
service options for Regus customers. 8x8 currently provides UC
services to Regus office centers in four countries, for use by
on-site customers and employees, as well as remote workers in those
regions. The companies have also agreed to extend the term of their
contract to 2020.
To date, 8x8 has deployed approximately 20,000 UC seats to
select Regus office centers in the United States, United Kingdom,
Ireland and Germany. The new agreement provides a framework to
accelerate the deployment of office centers in these countries, to
launch services in 13 new countries, and to offer Regus clients the
ability to layer additional communications, collaboration and
contact center services on top of the basic UC service offering.
Under a separate project, 8x8 also currently provides Virtual
Contact Center services to Regus contact center agents in roughly
100 countries across six continents.
“Having recently completed a comprehensive review of the latest
trends, advancements and providers in the cloud communications
industry, we have selected 8x8 as our preferred global partner for
migrating the users in these additional markets to next generation
communications,” said Andre Sharpe, Chief Information Officer and
Head of Global Business Development for Regus. “We want to provide
our hundreds of thousands of business customers that currently
utilize our traditional on-premises voice services with access to
the most reliable and advanced cloud-based communications services
available, including mobile apps, messaging, web and video
conferencing, collaboration and contact center. 8x8’s services have
been instrumental thus far in advancing our global communications
and contact center initiatives, and we are pleased to extend our
partnership for this next phase of our deployments.”
“Regus’ commitment to workplace flexibility is bolstered by the
capabilities of the 8x8 Communications Cloud,” said Bryan Martin,
Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of 8x8, Inc. “The combination
of our open cloud platform with Regus’ information services and
systems will enable automated, on-demand services to Regus clients
worldwide. We look forward to our continued partnership and shared
vision with Regus to enable their clients to truly realize the
benefits of flexible work and to ensure they have access to the
most advanced communications, collaboration, mobility, contact
center and analytics services.”
About 8x8:
8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT) is the world's first Communications
Cloud that combines unified communications, team collaboration,
contact center, and analytics in a single, open and real-time
platform. 8x8 eliminates information silos to expose vital,
real-time intelligence across all clouds, applications and devices
to improve individual and team productivity, business performance
and customer experience. For additional information, visit
www.8x8.com, or connect with 8x8 on LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and
Facebook.
About Regus:
Regus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace
solutions, with customers including some of the most successful
entrepreneurs, individuals and multi-billion dollar corporations.
The Regus network includes almost 3000 business centers, spanning
almost 900 cities across 120 countries. Through our range of office
formats, as well as our growing mobile, virtual office, and
workplace recovery businesses, we enable people and businesses to
work where they want, when they want, how they want, and at a range
of price points. Founded in Brussels, Belgium, in 1989, Regus is
based in Luxembourg and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
8x8, 8x8 Virtual Contact Center and 8x8 Communications Cloud are
trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
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