8x8 launches flexible SMB offering to expand channel-driven UCaaS sales
Jul 21, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A new, flexible SMB offering could broaden EGHT's addressable market, potentially increasing bookings and diversifying revenue mix via channel-driven sales. The near-term impact depends on partner adoption and market uptake, but the structural shift toward SMB consumption-based pricing is favorable if executed well.
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8x8 introduced 8x8 Small Business, a self-serve, consumption-based SMB solution designed for direct resell partners. Targeting firms with under 100 users, it offers five-day provisioning and avoids annual licenses or bundling, broadening the SMB addressable market. Available in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, this could lift near-term channel bookings and diversify EGHT's revenue mix over time.
8x8 launches Small Business, a consumption-based SMB offering with no annual licenses.
Direct resellers can provision under 100 users and pay only for needed tools.
Available to partners in UK, Ireland, and Australia with five-day provisioning.
Core UCaaS features include calls, meetings, chat, CRM, and Teams integration.
Early partner feedback remains positive on onboarding and profitability.
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