Island and Pax8 have announced the availability of Island for SMBs on the Pax8 Marketplace, aimed at MSP partners and their SMB customers. The offering is positioned as a consolidated technology platform intended to combine several business and security tools into a single browser-based workspace.
Island for SMBs integrates a range of functions that are often deployed separately, including VPN, web filtering, data loss prevention, and password management. It is built on the Chromium open-source browser project and is designed to provide a familiar browsing environment for users.
Through Pax8, MSP partners can provision, manage, and bill for the service, with a trial option available for immediate use. The integration is intended to simplify deployment and management workflows within MSP environments.
The platform is presented as an alternative to using multiple independent security tools in SMB environments, where separate solutions typically require individual configuration and oversight. In this model, Island consolidates these functions into a single product with one management console and one vendor relationship, with optional add-ons available.
Key features of Island for SMBs via Pax8 include:
- Safe browsing and web content filtering
- Zero Trust Network Access as an alternative to traditional VPNs
- Data protection measures intended to help safeguard information across AI tools
- Support for integrating multiple AI providers for browser-based functionality
- Tools for deploying AI agents within the browser environment
The solution also includes a centralised management console with role-based access control, and supports onboarding for BYOD users and contractors without requiring additional mobile device management tools.
For organisations working toward compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA BAA, the platform is described as providing relevant support capabilities.
Island for SMBs is available through the Pax8 Marketplace with a two-week trial option for evaluation. It is offered on a per-user, per-month pricing model.
