CRN® Spotlights the Top IT Channel Providers for Outstanding Performance and Growth
Jersey City, NJ – February 10, 2025 – Effectual, an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner specializing in enterprise digital transformation, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has recognized Effectual on its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2025. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list is a comprehensive guide to the leading MSPs in North America. These companies deliver essential managed services that enhance business efficiency, simplify IT, and optimize return on technology investments for their customers.
The annual MSP 500 list is divided into three sections: the Pioneer 250, which recognizes MSPs focused on the small-and-midsize-business market; the Elite 150, recognizing MSPs with a blend of on- and off-premises services for mostly midmarket and enterprise customers; and the Managed Security 100, spotlighting MSPs with cloud-based security services expertise.
The MSP 500 list showcases and celebrates MSPs that are driving growth and innovation. These solution providers empower businesses with complex technologies so they can achieve their business goals without stretching financial resources.
Effectual’s continued recognition on the MSP 500 list since 2020 reflects the company’s established position as a trusted managed and professional services company working with commercial enterprises and the public sector to enable digital transformation and full-stack IT modernization. As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, Effectual’s experienced and passionate team focuses on enabling positive business outcomes through the effective use of cloud technology. The company’s strategic verticalization approach and focus on emerging opportunities in Agentic AI demonstrate its commitment to delivering innovative managed services that help clients optimize their technology investments while addressing the evolving landscape of cloud transformation.
“The solution providers on our 2025 MSP 500 list deliver innovative managed services portfolios that enable clients of every size to be more agile and optimize their IT budgets as they grow their business,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and executive Editor CRN, at The Channel Company. “These are the companies that anticipate client tech needs and develop groundbreaking services and solutions that let customers focus on their core business so they can accelerate success.”
The MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2025 issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.crn.com/msp500 beginning February 10.
About Effectual
Effectual is a trusted managed and professional services company working with commercial enterprises and the public sector to enable digital transformation and full-stack IT modernization. As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, Effectual’s experienced and passionate team focuses on enabling positive business outcomes through the effective use of cloud technology.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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