Service Launch in New Hong Kong Data Center Continues Execution of
Global Reach™ Strategy
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT), a provider of cloud-based unified
communications, contact center and collaboration solutions, today
announced the completion of another milestone in its Global Reach
initiative with the launch of its services platform at a new Hong Kong
data center facility.
Collocated in a facility owned and operated by Pacnet, a leading
provider of managed data connectivity solutions, the new Asia Pacific
platform will provide services to 8x8's growing mid-market,
multi-national customers, many of which manage "follow the sun" call
center operations. With the addition of this new facility, 8x8 now
maintains data center infrastructure in five worldwide locations, with
the opening of additional facilities planned for later this year.
"This new Asia Pacific footprint allows us to provide our customers with
operations in the region with the same reliable, secure and high quality
service they are accustomed to receiving from 8x8 here in the US," said
8x8 Senior Vice President of Network Operations and Support Mehdi
Salour. "These customers will gain the strategic advantage of having
their communications needs served using the dynamic routing capabilities
of our proprietary Geo Routing technology which utilizes the
shortest/best media path based upon geographic location, ensuring
optimal reliability and call quality."
8x8's cloud-based software platform provides a comprehensive unified
communications and collaboration suite of services that, in addition to
replacing traditional solutions with more cost effective, flexible
alternatives, address critical challenges faced by many businesses today
such as managing globally distributed workforces and mobile devices,
maintaining business continuity, and integrating with enterprise
applications and IT systems.
About 8x8, Inc.
8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT) is the trusted provider of secure and reliable
cloud-based unified
communications and contact center solutions to more than 36,000
small, midsize and distributed enterprise organizations operating in
over 40 countries across six continents. 8x8's out-of-the-box cloud
solutions replace traditional on-premise PBX hardware and software-based
systems with a flexible and scalable Software as a Service (SaaS)
alternative, encompassing cloud business phone service, contact center
solutions, and web conferencing. For additional information, visit www.8x8.com, or
www.8x8.com/UK or connect with 8x8
on Google+, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
8x8, Inc.
Tim Polakowski, 669-200-6638
tim.polakowski@8x8.com
Source: 8x8
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