Erik Andersson has joined the company as business development manager.

"What an exciting time to join the team, Erik Andersson!," the company writes in a LinkedIn post.

"Erik is looking forward to working with, and learning from, our skilled consultants while solving everyday business problems through the use of technology.

"He's already off to a great start, passing the AZ900 Azure Fundamentals exam on his first day! Woo!!

"We're so glad you've joined the Umbrellar/Pax8 whānau."

Umbrellar provides its customers with the means to generate the greatest benefit from Microsoft Cloud to contribute to New Zealand's digital transformation.

"We truly believe our partnerships make more possible and that there are more ways than ever to create new business opportunities," the company's website states.

"We are here to help partners and customers be the hero in their very own NZ success story, and we aim to be the partner of choice within the NZ IT industry and the number 1 services provider for the Microsoft Cloud.

"Our guiding statement and promise is to bring the best people, partnerships, resources and expertise to NZ business to achieve more with the Microsoft Cloud."