Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
The award was announced at Beyond 2025, an event for Pax8 partners that took place in Denver, recognising companies that have demonstrated significant revenue growth, advanced cloud adoption, and contributed to the global success of their clients.
Award recognition
Umbrellar Technology Group's win stands out among 34 award recipients, reflecting its achievements in supporting the cloud infrastructure needs of customers across New Zealand and the wider APAC region. "We are incredibly honoured to receive the Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award at Beyond 2025 in Denver, Colorado. This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of our team to delivering cloud solutions that empower customers, accelerate growth and enable an AI future across Aotearoa and beyond. We're proud to be recognized by Pax8 as a leader in shaping the future of infrastructure innovation," said Ian Hassell, Chief Executive Officer, Umbrellar Technology Group.
The award highlights the role Umbrellar Technology Group has played in facilitating digital transformation and supporting the adoption of cloud technologies within a competitive market.
Pax8 partner achievements
According to Pax8, the Beyond 2025 awards programme is designed to showcase the contributions of their partners to technological transformation and business impact within their respective markets. "We are inspired by our partners' innovation and drive when it comes to supporting their customers with leading-edge cloud solutions and now AI initiatives. We are honoured to award our partner's ongoing efforts to empower customers with technology that transforms business and ultimately drives customer growth," said Lane Brannan, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Pax8 Americas.
The focus of the awards this year extended to companies who are not only delivering cloud platforms but also providing customers with support for artificial intelligence projects, reflecting evolving industry priorities.
Conference context
Beyond 2025 spanned three days and provided Pax8 partners with the opportunity for immersive learning through keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking. Industry leaders offered insights on current business and technology trends, and 34 awards in total were presented to partner organisations.
Umbrellar Technology Group's inclusion as the MVP Infrastructure Award winner for the APAC region positions the company as a notable contributor to cloud adoption and infrastructure solutions.
Impact in New Zealand and beyond
Umbrellar Technology Group, headquartered in New Zealand, delivers scalable infrastructure and cloud management services, working closely with partners such as Microsoft. The company has expanded its services to support artificial intelligence enablement, reflecting the digital priorities of organisations across Aotearoa and in the APAC region.
The recognition by Pax8 comes as the IT sector continues to prioritise security, flexibility, and growth through cloud adoption for small and medium-sized businesses.
Pax8, which connects partners, vendors, and businesses globally, has described the collaboration with its nearly 40,000 managed service provider partners as integral to driving solution consumption and customer growth worldwide.
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