Charlotte, NC, February 20, 2019 – Internetwork Engineering (IE) announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named IE to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with innovative approaches to managed IT services. These services help customers improve operational efficiencies, maximize return on IT investments, and continuously help them navigate the complexities of IT solutions.
Managed service providers are integral to the success of businesses everywhere. They empower companies to implement and operate complex technologies while staying within their budgets and keepi focus on their core business. CRN’s MSP 500 list identifies the most groundbreaking managed service organizations, with advanced solutions that have endless potential for growth.
This annual list is divided into three categories: the MSP Pioneer 250, recognizing companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, recognizing large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on-premises and off-premises services; and the Managed Security 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premises, cloud-based security services.
“Capable MSPs enable companies to take their cloud computing to the next level, streamline spending, effectively allocate limited resources and navigate the vast field of available technologies,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “The companies on CRN’s 2019 MSP 500 list stand out for their innovative services, excellence in adapting to customers’ changing needs and demonstrated ability to help businesses get the most out of their IT investments.”
“Earning placement on CRN’s MSP500 list validates our commitment to delivering innovation through the promise of technology,” said Chuck Steiner, President & CEO of IE. “It’s through a combination of people, process, and technology that enables us to provide custom solutions and build lasting relationships which contribute to real business value. We’re proud to be recognized once again on a list that represents the highest standards in our industry for managed service providers, and we look forward to continuing our standard of excellence as we help our customers modernize the network.”
The MSP500 list will be featured in the February 2019 issue of CRN and online at www.CRN.com/msp500.
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