Key Developments For 8x8, Inc.
8x8, Inc. (EGHT.O) (Consolidated Issue listed on NASDAQ Capital Market)
8x8, Inc. Receives New United States Patent In Internet Telephony
8x8, Inc. announced that it has been awarded United States Patent Number 7,606,221 entitled, Network Communications Having Endpoint Device with Automatic Connection to IPBX. The patent issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on October 20, 2009. The patent relates to a telephony communications approach that implements an auto-discovery feature that enables an endpoint device to automatically locate and establish communication with a desirable server in a web of interconnected servers.
8x8, Inc. Signs Government Teaming Agreement With Level 3 Communications
8x8, Inc. announced that it has signed a teaming agreement with Level 3 Communications, Inc., establishing a framework for both companies to work together in responding to federal government solicitations for telecommunications services. The agreement enables 8x8 and Level 3 to collaborate on government proposals for telecommunications deployments that include hosted IP telephony services (IPTelS).
z8x8, Inc. Partners With The Stride Center To Fuel Expansion To New Sunnyvale Headquarters And Improve Community Job Growth
The Stride Center and z8x8, Inc. announced a new partnership to bring sustainable employment opportunities to underemployed and underserved individuals through IT training and job placement. The Stride Center is a San Francisco Bay Area based social venture and non profit organization that empowers individuals and communities to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
8x8, Inc. And Aastra Roll Out Co-Branded Internet Protocol Business Phones At Office Depot Retail Stores
8x8, Inc. announced it has joined forces with Aastra, a global provider of enterprise communication products, to roll out and support co-branded Virtual Office business IP phones, bundled with the 8x8 Virtual Office suite of services, at nationwide Office Depot retail locations. Aastra will supply the co-branded 8x8/Aastra 6755i Virtual Office IP phone, while 8x8 provisions and manages the 8x8 Virtual Office hosted IP PBX service. The 8x8/Aastra 6755i Virtual Office IP phone replaces the Virtual Office ST2118 analog business phone which Office Depot had previously been carrying.
8x8, Inc. Announces Promotion Of Mr. Dan Weirich As President
8x8, Inc. announced that Mr. Dan Weirich, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Secretary, has been promoted to the position of President, effective immediately, in addition to his current duties. As President and CFO, Mr. Weirich will oversee the day- to-day operations of the entire company. Mr. Bryan Martin, who previously held the title of President, will remain as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
