Partner Brief
For technology suppliers and channel partners

Why partner with Matrix Networks

Matrix is a strategic technology advisor for multi-site, regulated organizations. We help clients simplify complex technology and improve business outcomes, and we bring the right suppliers into the right opportunities to get there.

Figures as of September 2026.

About Matrix Networks

We design, deploy, and support the connectivity, security, and communications that multi-site organizations run on. Vendor-agnostic by design: we build the stack around the client, not around a single product line.

Footprint

Clients across the U.S., with deepest density in the Western states. Onshore support with global reach.

Business focus

Managed connectivity, SASE and security, communications and CX, and managed infrastructure

Approach

Advisor first. We start with the business problem, then design, deploy, and manage the solution for the long term.

Where our clients are today.

What we stand for

Four core values have guided Matrix for over 40 years. They shape how we treat clients, and how we treat partners.

Integrity

We do what we say. Registered deals stay protected, and we are straight with you about fit.

Teamwork

Partners are part of the team. We plan, sell, and deliver together.

Seeking Knowledge

We invest in learning your solutions so our team can recommend them with confidence.

Having Fun

Good partnerships should be enjoyable. We like working with people we like.

Who we serve

Our ideal client is a multi-site organization with a lean IT team and real compliance pressure. They need a partner who can cover what a team of one to three people cannot.

Target customer

  • 200 to 2,000 users
  • Multiple sites, often across states
  • Lean IT: one to three people
  • Regulated: HIPAA, PCI, and OT environments

Typical buyers

  • CIO, IT Director, or IT Manager
  • CFO and COO focused on cost and risk
  • Security and compliance leads
  • Operations and customer experience leaders

Target industries

Credit unions and financial services Healthcare Manufacturing and distribution Retail and multi-site services

Problems we solve

Too many carriers and vendors to manage Security and audit pressure Inconsistent performance across sites IT teams stretched too thin Aging phone and contact center systems

Solutions portfolio

What we sell, deliver, and support. Many clients buy across several of these, which is where partners see the most pull-through.

Communications

UCaaS and CCaaS design and deployment, plus our mCX and mTALK managed services. Resold platforms include RingCentral, Zoom, Five9, Teams Phone, and 8×8.

Connectivity

MCaaS (Matrix Connectivity as a Service): managed WAN and LAN with carrier-diverse circuits and 24/7/365 support.

Security

SD-WAN and SASE built on Cato Networks, managed detection and response (MDR), and compliance-ready architecture.

Cloud

Secure cloud connectivity, migrations, and hybrid designs that keep multi-site operations performing.

AI

Practical AI for customer experience and operations. We call it Realistic Intelligence: tools that solve a defined problem.

Managed services

mNET managed infrastructure, Concierge deployments, vendor support, and professional services.

Layer8

Our MVP clients

Layer8 is the program for our most valuable client relationships: organizations that run a significant share of their technology through Matrix. They buy across multiple service lines, stay for years, and are where new partner solutions land first.

46
Layer8 clients
$1.1M+
Combined monthly spend with Matrix
83%
Buy three or more service lines
5+ yrs
Average relationship tenure
15
States represented
Platinum
$25,000+ per month
13 clients
Average about $47,500 per month
Gold
$10,000 to $25,000 per month
33 clients
Average about $16,600 per month

What Layer8 means for our partners

A dedicated account team

Every Layer8 client has a Technical Account Manager who knows their environment, roadmap, and renewal calendar.

Planned, not reactive

Regular strategy sessions surface projects early, so partners are part of the plan before an RFP exists.

Room to expand

These clients already trust Matrix across several services. Adding the right solution is a conversation, not a cold start.

Source: Matrix Layer8 tier snapshot and active agreements, September 2026. Client names are kept confidential.

Where we are headed

We are investing in growth, and we want partners who grow with us.

$30M
Company revenue goal
  • New logos. 22 new customers added over the last four quarters, and we are adding new logos every quarter.
  • Expansion. Growing nationally beyond our Pacific Northwest base, with a focus on multi-site, regulated organizations.
  • Deeper accounts. Moving existing clients from a single service to a multi-service relationship across connectivity, security, and CX.
  • Fewer, deeper partnerships. We concentrate on a focused set of suppliers so each one gets real attention from our team.

Why vendors succeed with Matrix

Consultative selling

We lead with the client’s business problem, so your solution shows up as the answer, not a line item.

Executive relationships

Our team works directly with CIOs, CFOs, and owners who make and fund the decision.

Cross-functional solutions

Connectivity, security, and communications in one conversation creates more ways to bring you in.

The right opportunity

We match suppliers to deals that fit, which means better win rates and fewer wasted cycles for your team.

We stay after the sale

Matrix deploys and supports what we sell. Clients stay longer, and so does your revenue.

Valued by our TSDs

We work hand in hand with our Technology Solutions Distributors on deal registration, sourcing, and support, so partners get a clean path to every opportunity.

What we look for in partners

ICP alignment

Solutions built for multi-site, mid-market, and regulated organizations.

Channel commitment

A channel team that shows up, protects registered deals, and pays on time.

Proven delivery

Installs and support that make us look good in front of our clients.

Clear differentiation

A reason to choose you that we can explain to a CFO in one sentence.

Long-term mindset

Partners who plan in years, not quarters, and invest in joint success.

Where we want partner growth

SASE and security Contact center and AI-driven CX Carrier diversity for multi-site WAN Cloud and data center OT and IoT security

How we work with partners

A simple, repeatable process from first meeting to shared wins.

  1. Intro and fit check

    We review your solution against our ICP and current pipeline to confirm there is a real match.

  2. Enablement

    You train our sellers and solutions architects so they know when and how to bring you in.

  3. Joint planning

    We agree on target accounts, co-marketing, and events, including our Tech MiXer client event.

  4. Joint selling

    Deals are registered through our TSD or direct. Our team owns the relationship and brings you in at the right time.

  5. Ongoing review

    Regular check-ins on pipeline, wins, and what to adjust. Clear expectations on both sides.

Want the full playbook? Reach out to Stephanie and she will walk you through how we work together.

Let’s talk

Stephanie is your first call for anything partnership related.

Partner point of contact
Stephanie Rahman
Sales Executive Coordinator

Partnership inquiries, onboarding, enablement, and events.

stephanier@mtrx.com
Executive sponsor
Ryan Graven
VP of Brand

Executive sponsor for all partner relationships, including marketing and co-branding.

ryang@mtrx.com
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