Pax8 to launch Google Cloud & AI suite for MSPs in ANZ
Pax8 is set to introduce Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, and Chrome Enterprise to its marketplace in Australia and New Zealand, targeting managed service providers (MSPs) and their small and mid-sized business (SMB) clients from early 2026. The collaboration expands access for regional partners seeking cloud and productivity solutions.
Market entry
Google Cloud products, including advanced artificial intelligence tools such as Gemini Enterprise, will become available to MSPs in the Pax8 Marketplace. This gives partners infrastructure, collaboration, and security offerings under a single procurement platform.
Gary Denman, Head of Partnerships and Alliances at Google Cloud Australia and New Zealand, said, "We are excited to join the Pax8 Marketplace and to put the power of Google Cloud's AI solutions into the hands of thousands of new business users in the ANZ region through Pax8's partner community. Customers will have fast access to Google Cloud's solutions, especially in the SMB segment where Pax8 excels."
Product range
Pax8's programme will offer the Google Cloud Platform suite, designed for scalable infrastructure, machine learning, and data management. MSPs will also have access to Gemini Enterprise, Google's next-generation AI platform aimed at business automation and intelligence.
The addition also brings Google Workspace, with applications including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Meet, along with real-time collaboration and security features. Chrome Enterprise services, such as Chrome Enterprise Premium and Chrome Enterprise Upgrade, introduce advanced security controls and management for ChromeOS devices. The Cameyo virtualisation solution, included in the offering, will enable access to legacy and client-based applications in secure cloud environments.
Partner support
Pax8 will support MSPs through enablement programmes, such as courses with Pax8 Academy, local bootcamps, workshops, and roadshows to help partners and customers adopt Google Cloud technologies.
Oguo Atuanya, Corporate Vice President of Vendor Experience at Pax8, said, "The addition of Google Cloud services and tools to the Pax8 Marketplace significantly enhances our mission to deliver industry-leading cloud solutions to the SMB market via partners. We are thrilled about this collaboration because it increases options for our partners with the full suite of Google Cloud solutions available in our ANZ region. We are also excited about Gemini Enterprise's capabilities and look forward to delivering innovative AI solutions to support partners and their SMB customers in the era of managed intelligence."
Automation and management
MSPs using the Pax8 Marketplace will be able to manage and bill for Google Cloud products alongside offerings from more than 75 vendors. Pax8 provides automated billing, provisioning, vendor consolidation and a security ecosystem, which are aimed at simplifying cloud solution management for partners.
Lindsay Zwart, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Pax8 APAC, said, "Our ability to offer Google Cloud solutions to these high-growth, high-potential markets in Australia and New Zealand marks a pivotal moment for Pax8. Our ANZ-based partners have been asking for Google Cloud in our Marketplace, and we are excited to empower them to deliver infrastructure, productivity and enterprise-level secure browsing solutions to their SMB clients."
"Businesses are looking for intelligent systems that support their operations autonomously. They expect cloud platforms that are resilient and cost-effective. They need tools for collaboration that are secure and seamless. And, they want AI solutions that are trustworthy, scalable, and built for real business impact. This partnership brings all of that into one unified ecosystem. But more importantly, it strengthens our commitment to the MSP community that drives innovation across A/NZ." said Zwart.