8×8 Research and Innovation

The ideal client is 8x8 Research and Innovation, an international company that proves once again that Cluj Napoca is a strong tech oasis and an innovation wonderland. 

To scale it up, 8x8 is the trusted provider of secure and reliable enterprise cloud communications solutions to more than 40,000 businesses operating in over 100 countries across six continents. Their out-of-the-box cloud solutions replace traditional on-premises PBX hardware and software-based systems with a flexible and scalable Software as a Service (SaaS) alternative, encompassing cloud business phone service, contact center solutions, and conferencing. Most importantly, the 8x8 Philosophy is "We play to Win".

It was both impressive and flattering to be the ones to build an everyday place for such bright minds. So, we simply called them the Idea Factory. The ideaLconcept emerged right from the core of the company. We knew we needed to build a place that represented the ideation process and that stated our loud the fact that 8x8 is all about innovative thinking. 

We created 6 meeting rooms, 3 of which are named after cities where 8x8 offices are located: San Jose CA, London UK and Cluj Napoca - Romania. We are prepared to add more rooms if needed, once the company grows at an international level. The blue sky inspiration is brought by a spacious terrace of over 53 sq.m. A good relaxtion zone is at the cafeteria (over 66 sq.m). Two wide open spaces that bring together free minds.

As a brainstorming can pop up everywhere, the collaborative space was of utmost importance. For example, breakfast meetings are now very popular in the company.

The whole space has a relaxed feeling to it, thanks to the cafe area and the terraces.