Pax8 Named Distributor of the Year by The ASCII Group

DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - October 17, 2016) - Pax8, the leading value-added cloud distributor, today announced it was named Distributor of the Year by The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs, and solution providers, at the 2016 IT SMB Success Summit in Newport, Rhode Island. This year at IT SMB Success Summits throughout the country, the ASCII Group community has awarded Pax8 Best Distributor and Best Rapid Pitch five times, and it was named the winner of Creativity & Innovation at the NY/NJ event.

"Cloud is playing a very important role in the IT channel, and it only continues to get stronger," said Ryan Walsh, senior vice president of Partner Solutions at Pax8. "This award proves that Pax8 is the best cloud distribution partner to help service providers successfully sell cloud products and solutions. Through our support and enablement, we are defining how distribution works in a cloud-centric world."

"We are honored to be named Distributor of the Year by The ASCII Group," said Nick Heddy, vice president of Sales at Pax8. "This award is a true reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team of Cloud Solutions Advisors."

The 2016 IT SMB Success Summits provide an opportunity for attendees to hear industry presentations, receive key business training, learn more about vendor solutions, and network with peers.

"On behalf of the ASCII Group community, we congratulate Pax8 on being recognized as Top Distributor for the ASCII Cup," said Jerry Koutavas, president, The ASCII Group. "Pax8 has shown a commitment to the SMB community and are listening to the needs of MSPs."

To learn more about Pax8, please contact the cloud experts at (855) 884-PAX8, email info@pax8.com, 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. Pax8's 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 ASCII Group, Inc.

The ASCII Group is a vibrant reseller community of independent MSPs, VARs, and other solution providers. Formed in 1984, ASCII has more than 70 programs that provide turnkey cost-cutting strategies, innovative business building programs, and extensive peer interaction. ASCII members enjoy benefits such as marketing support; educational information; group purchasing power; increased leverage in the marketplace; and multiple networking opportunities. These programs enable ASCII members to increase revenue, lower operating costs, and grow service opportunities.