Nuvias launches 'XaaS division'

New arm launched as Nuvias signs up Zoom

Nuvias has launched a new "everything-as-a-service" division which it says will give channel partners access to next-generation cloud technologies.

Konekt will operate independently of the Nuvias' unified comms business, with both a traditional distribution model and a master agent model.

The announcement comes after Nuvias was appointed as a European master agent for Zoom.

Nuvias UC CEO Steve Harris said: "We have always strived to ensure our business is at the forefront of the industry and have constantly been early adopters of new and disruptive technologies.

"Konekt is a further commitment to our partners that we will continue to find new ways for them to access additional revenue streams.

"By creating a dedicated, and independent division and a new master agent business model, we can help our partners embrace digital transformation, supporting them in the Cloud transition."

Konekt's vendors are listed as Acronis, Hellosign Dropbox Business and Zoom.

The master agent model will see partners act as "sub-agents".

Partners identify opportunities and then refer them to the vendor in exchange for commission, while the relationship with the end user is owned by the vendor.

Konekt says the sub-agent model gives no financial risk to clients or upfront cost stock to partners.