8x8-SoftBank Partnership To Enhance Cloud Services

It has been announced by SoftBank Telecom Corp. and 8x8, Inc. that both companies have entered into a new agreement wherein 8x8's enterprise cloud software can be licensed by Softbank. This agreement will consequentially ensure that the Tokyo-based telecom organization can build a suite of virtualized cloud services to offer to their customers internationally. 

The Chairman and CEO at 8x8, Bryan Martin, today stated that: “8x8 is delighted to partner with SoftBank to deliver these valuable services to their business customers. SoftBank is one of the most agile, successful telecom service providers in the world and the speed at which they move matches 8x8’s similar culture of always leading rather than following the market.”

More specifically, the Zerigo Enterprise Cloud software by 8x8 will be licensed for SoftBank. This software has four RAM and storage tier options, and is subscription-based. Additionally, users will be able to import and protect Virtual Machines, and automate their processes for provisioning.

Further to today's announcement, installation and 36 months of license fees will be provided to 8x8, and this is also inclusive of development fees which the company will be able to use for creating additional virtual desktop infrastructure software customized specifically for SoftBank.

The Director of the Board at SoftBank Telecom Corp, Ken Miyauchi, said: “SoftBank selected 8x8 after an extensive search of software providers based on 8x8’s clear commitment to quality, scalability and reliability as well as flexibility and cost competitiveness. SoftBank is pleased to partner with such a nimble, Silicon Valley company whose culture mirrors our own and whose experience in delivering cloud services will be invaluable in helping us to rapidly deploy similar services in Japan...”

The VDI/Zerigo services will be released by SoftBank in Japan initially, but is expected to expand throughout Asia and the rest of the global market with time. (CY) Link