Pax8 Given 5-Star Rating in CRN’s 2017 Partner Program Guide

DENVER, April 10, 2017 -- Pax8, the leading value-added cloud distributor, today announced that CRN_®, a brand of The Channel Company, has given the company a 5-Star rating in its 2017 Partner Program Guide. This annual guide is the definitive listing of partner programs from technology vendors that provide products and services through the IT channel. The 5-Star Partner Program Guide rating recognizes an elite subset of companies that offer solution providers the best partnering elements in their channel programs.

“We are honored that the Pax8 Cloud Wingman Partner Program has received top marks from CRN,” said Ryan Walsh, senior vice president of Partner Solutions at Pax8.  “As the only cloud distributor to receive a 5-Star rating, our partner program is differentiated through the proactive sales assistance, on-demand marketing, lead generation, and cloud enablement that we offer to solution providers. Pax8 is committed to helping partners thrive with cloud, and the Cloud Wingman Partner Program offers the one-on-one support and tools they need to successfully build their monthly recurring revenue.”

The Cloud Wingman Partner Program encompasses three major pillars: pre- and post-sales support from a dedicated Cloud Solutions Advisor (CSA), on-demand marketing, and ease-of-business automation including instant provisioning and unified billing. As part of the program, Pax8 offers partners complementary Wingman Marketing with access to all the marketing essentials they need to thrive. This includes comprehensive support, resources, and marketing assets to creatively and effectively position their company in the market and enhance their brand without the additional headcount or cost.

Pax8 offers the program’s suite of benefits with no minimum requirement, removing the barrier of entry so partners can seamlessly transact recurring subscription business. Pax8 also carefully vets and selects vendors that deliver the best value for the price. From security to business continuity, Pax8 offers its partner community best of breed cloud solutions. The Cloud Wingman Partner Program is robust, and the company delivers a management portal that gives partners quote-to-cash automation and assistance.

To determine the 2017 5-Star ratings, The Channel Company’s research team assessed each vendor’s partner program based on investments in program offerings, partner profitability, partner training, education and support, marketing programs and resources, sales support, and communication.

“For solution providers, finding the right technology vendors to partner with is crucial to the health of their business, and the vast array of choices can be overwhelming,” said Robert Faletra, CEO at The Channel Company. “Our annual Partner Program Guide and 5-Star ratings help them narrow the field, identifying the most rewarding partner programs and outlining their strengths and benefits.”

The 2017 Partner Program Guide will be featured in the April issue of CRN and online at www.CRN.com/ppg.

Throughout the year, Pax8 has received numerous awards and recognitions, including Distributor of the Year by The ASCII Group, Best in Show at NexGen Cloud Conference & Expo, Best in Show at MSPWorld 2017 Conference, Biggest Buzz at IT Nation hosted by ConnectWise, named one of CRN’s Coolest Cloud Application Startups, and a 2017 Coolest Cloud Vendor by CRN.

To learn more about Pax8, please contact the cloud experts at (855) 884-PAX8, email [email protected], or visit www.pax8.com.

About Pax8
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud distributor offering top cloud products and solutions to the IT channel. The company is driving the business transition to the cloud through its comprehensive enablement and technology. The Pax8 cloud marketplace provides efficient and intelligent cloud product configuration so service providers can easily create and customize bundled solutions for their customers. To fuel partners’ success, Pax8 offers on-demand marketing programs, sales assistance and training, provisioning automation, and subscription billing. As the experts in cloud innovation, Pax8 is well-engineered to sell, assemble, and deliver quality cloud solutions to its worldwide channel of service providers. For more information, please visit www.pax8.com. Follow Pax8 on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. To learn more, please visit www.thechannelco.com.

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