Sourcepass Awarded Global Partner of the Year & Microsoft Copilot MVP at Pax8 Beyond 2024
Jun 18, 2024
Courtney Noonan
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Sourcepass CEO Chuck Canton and team bring home the hardware at Pax8 Beyond 2024, winning the Global Partner of the Year and Global Microsoft Copilot MVP Awards.
Sourcepass honored at Pax8 Beyond 2024
Sourcepass recently attended Pax8's Beyond 2024 conference in Denver, CO, one of the industry's top events with over 2500 MSP partners, 100 sponsoring vendors, and over 350 Pax8 employees in attendance.
This three-day conference focuses on innovation, learning, and community among partners specializing in managed IT services, cloud, cybersecurity, business applications, and artificial intelligence.
The event featured keynote speakers from Pax8 leadership, Microsoft, SentinelOne, Crowdstrike, and inspirational keynotes from six-time Olympian Amy Van Dyken and famed author Malcolm Gladwell.
Sourcepass is proud to have won two prestigious awards: 2024 Global Partner of the Year and 2024 Global Microsoft Copilot MVP.
These awards recognize the leadership and growth that Sourcepass has achieved, and the success of the strategic partnership with Pax8 and key vendors such as Microsoft.
“There are 35,000 partners in the Pax8 ecosystem, and to be recognized by Pax8 as the global leader means a lot to us,” said Chuck Canton, Chief Executive Officer of Sourcepass. "We are grateful for the positive impact Pax8 has made on the industry both culturally and technologically. We look forward to the continued success of the partnership and leveraging their platform in conjunction with ours to provide an IT experience that clients love."
"Our partner community advances the channel through their dedication to enabling small and midsized businesses worldwide with cloud technology solutions," said Rob Rae, Corporate Vice President of Community and Ecosystems at Pax8. "These awards recognize their continued focus on empowering customers with advanced solutions in order to drive their business and transform the industry."
Pax8 Beyond 2024 Key Takeaways
There were a number of significant themes and topics throughout the conference. Specific emphasis was put on AI Integration, Copilot, Cybersecurity, and Security Excellence.
Some key highlights:
- Community & Partnerships: Pax8 President Nick Heddy emphasized the strength of community and the success of partnerships in the MSP space.
- Marketplace Innovation: Pax 8 Beyond included the introduction of Pax8 Marketplace, a data-driven platform focused on security and AI initiatives.
- AI Integration & Future Predictions: In his keynote, CEO Scott Chasin made a number of predictions regarding AI integration in products, including the rise of a billion-dollar MSP and advancements in humanoid robotics.
- Copilot As a Top AI Tool: AI was top of mind for everyone at this year. Microsoft’s Sharon Schoenborn highlighted Copilot as the preferred AI tool.
- AI Governance & Cybersecurity: There was much emphasis on AI governance, cybersecurity, and the economic impact of AI throughout the week, stressing the need for practical AI adoption.
Sourcepass' SVP Western US Daniel Johnson, VP of Product Nick Ross, and Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions, Nathan Taylor accepted the Pax8 Beyond Global Copilot MVP award from Pax8 leadership including Founder and Chairman John Street, CEO Scott Chasin, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Office Ryan Walsh, President and Chief Commerce Officer Nick Heddy, Chief Marketing Office Caroline Goles, and CVP of Community and Ecosystems Rob Rae. Picture Courtesy of Pax8.