Pax8

Channel Programs

Pax8 announces Professional Services Program to help MSPs fulfill and develop services capability

July 17, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pax8 announces Professional Services Program to help MSPs fulfill and develop services capability
Pax8 has introduced new Professional Services at partner request, both to perform services for MSPs who lack the necessary skills at a relatively low cost, and also to teach the MSPs how to repeat the service without assistance later.

Distribution

Cloud distributor Pax8 expands PSA integrations to Autotask

June 25, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 expands PSA integrations to Autotask
This new Pax8 relationship with Autotask builds on their existing distribution relationship with Datto, and the distributor is confident it will lead to a major increase in business.

Distribution

Pax8 adds unique Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile solution to line card

May 25, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pax8 adds unique Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile solution to line card
Symantec Endpoint Protection, which utilizes the technology Symantec acquired with Skycure last year, provides a differentiated offering for MSP line cards that detects and illustrates mobile threats to end users.

Cloud

New Pax8 BI tool Stax extends simplicity, visibility and cross-sell capability to MSPs

May 7, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Pax8 BI tool Stax extends simplicity, visibility and cross-sell capability to MSPs
Stax automates the process of identifying gaps in MSP customer solution stacks, recommends offerings which can fill these voids, and provides the MSP with assistance and collateral to sell them.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 adds bill-forward consumption billing option for ConnectWise MSPs

April 4, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 adds bill-forward consumption billing option for ConnectWise MSPs
Pax8 has converted its recommendations that MSPs practice bill-forward consumption-based billing into a console option for ConnectWise, and plans to offer the same for other RMM and PSA vendors.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 broadens security portfolio with Webroot partnership

February 14, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 broadens security portfolio with Webroot partnership
Pax8’s addition of a new cybersecurity vendor to their portfolio also signals a broadening out of their initial model to provide their partners with more options.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 expands integration with ConnectWise Manage

November 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 expands integration with ConnectWise Manage
In addition to a seamless new integration with ConnectWise’s PSA product, Pax8 also announced some key channel promotions, and dropped a hint about an expanded presence for Symantec in Canada.

Backup

Datto selects Pax8 for their first distribution deal

August 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto selects Pax8 for their first distribution deal
Pax8 and Datto have announced a strategic partnership, which is what a company that has not used distribution before calls entering into its first distribution agreement.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 adds new executive, processes to successfully manage growth

March 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 adds new executive, processes to successfully manage growth
John Walters comes into the newly created position of VP of Service Operations, to ensure that Pax8’s support of partners does not flag as their business grows, particularly in the critical onboarding stage.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 unveils free Marketing on Demand resources for partners

February 10, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 unveils free Marketing on Demand resources for partners
Pax8 has offered marketing resources to its partner channel before, but has given them the ability to conduct campaigns on their own with this offering.