8x8 Awarded NASPO ValuePoint Contract, Ensuring Public Sector Agencies Can Begin the Journey to the Cloud

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT), a leading Software-as-Service provider of voice, video, chat, contact center, and enterprise-class API solutions powered by one global cloud communications platform, today announced that it has been awarded a place on a cooperative government contract by the National Association of State Procurement Officers (NASPO) ValuePoint for state, local, education and special district (SLED) agencies, becoming the only UCaaS provider to be directly listed on the contract. By awarding 8x8 a cooperative contract, NASPO confirms that 8x8 meets the stringent regulatory and systems standards for agencies looking to replace their legacy, on-premises technology with a single cloud contact center and communications solution such as the 8x8 X Series. As businesses continue to embrace the opportunity of cloud communications to increase productivity, boost employee engagement and improve customer experiences, public agencies are beginning to follow suit. By replacing traditional systems with cloud-native solutions, government institutions across the local, state and national levels can better communicate with constituents and stakeholders in the ways they’re most comfortable. “This level of cooperation from across all 50 states enables us to adhere to the highest standards of transparency, so we can deliver solutions that can make a tremendous difference – at the best possible price.

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