8×8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading global business communications platform provider, has been named the winner of four Stevie® Awards in The 23rd Annual International Business Awards®, including a Gold Stevie for Technology Team of the Year and three Silver awards recognizing customer service and technology leadership.

The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2026 IBAs received entries from organizations in 82 nations and territories.

Stevie Award nominations were evaluated by more than 200 business professionals worldwide serving as judges on 9 specialized committees. Stevie Award winners were determined based on judges’ average scores during the independent judging process in June and July.

Awards include:

  • Technology Team of the Year – Gold Stevie Award: The Professional Services Team at 8×8
  • Customer Service Executive of the Year – Silver Stevie Award: Chuck Emmette, Global Vice President of Professional Services
  • Business Technology Executive of the Year – Silver Stevie Award: Tim Volking, Vice President of Technical Services and Support
  • Communication Technology Executive of the Year – Silver Stevie Award: Tim Volking, Vice President of Technical Services and Support

According to the judges, “8×8’s Professional Services team presents an outstanding example of customer service excellence through a people-centered approach that combines consulting, implementation, managed services, AI optimization, and long-term customer success.”

“Chuck and Tim have built teams with deep technical expertise and a clear understanding of what customers need from us,” said Walter Weisner, Chief Customer Officer at 8×8, Inc. “The Gold Stevie for our Professional Services Team reflects the work that team does every day to help customers successfully deploy and get more from 8×8. These awards recognize our commitment to turning technology into meaningful results for the organizations we serve around the world.”

“The 2026 International Business Awards winners represent the very best in business achievement from organizations of all sizes and across virtually every industry,” said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. “This year’s winners have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, resilience, and results in a highly competitive global field. We congratulate every Stevie Award winner and look forward to celebrating their achievements together in Paris on October 28.”

Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at http://IBA.Stevieawards.com

About 8×8, Inc.

8×8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) connects people and organizations through seamless communication on one of the industry’s most integrated platforms for Customer Experience – combining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS solutions. The 8×8® Platform for CX integrates AI to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration. As a business communications leader, the company helps customer experience and IT leaders around the world become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. For additional information, visit www.8×8.com, or follow 8×8 on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

About the Stevie® Awards

Founded in 2002, the Stevie Awards are widely recognized as the world’s premier business awards programs, honoring outstanding achievements in the workplace worldwide. The name “Stevie” is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning “crowned.”

The Stevie Awards include nine international business awards programs:

  • Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
  • German Stevie Awards
  • Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards
  • The American Business Awards®
  • The International Business Awards®
  • Stevie Awards for Great Employers
  • Stevie Awards for Women in Business
  • Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence
  • Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

Each year, the Stevie Awards receive more than 12,000 nominations from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories, recognizing organizations of every size and the professionals behind their success. Learn more at www.StevieAwards.com.

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