ePlus Named to Elite 150 of CRN’s 2021 Managed Service Provider 500 List
ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) has been recognized in the Elite 150 category of CRN's 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list. This annual list highlights leading North American solution providers that excel in managed services, showcasing ePlus's innovative offerings like Cloud Hosted Services and Managed SD-WAN. The recognition underscores ePlus's commitment to helping organizations navigate complex IT solutions and improve operational efficiencies despite challenging business environments. This accolade reflects ePlus's strategic growth in its managed services portfolio, enhancing customer outcomes and ROI.
- Recognition as part of CRN's 2021 MSP 500 list in the Elite 150 category highlights ePlus's leadership in managed services.
- Expansion of managed services portfolio includes innovative solutions like Cloud Hosted Services and Managed SD-WAN, enhancing customer value.
- Strong customer engagement efforts, fostering agility and resilience in IT strategy.
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ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named ePlus to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category. The annual list recognizes leading North American solution providers that have demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services. The MSP Elite 150 category recognizes large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on-premises and off-premises services that help end users improve operational efficiencies and navigate the ongoing complexities of IT solutions while maximizing their return on IT investments.
Forged from thousands of customer engagements, ePlus’ services expertise helps customers strategize for more agility, architect for better outcomes, accelerate for faster ROI, and optimize for stronger resiliency. ePlus has continued the successful expansion of its managed services portfolio to include Cloud Hosted Services, Desktop as a Service, Cloud Collaboration as a Service, Vulnerability Management as a Service, Managed Power Protection, Service Desk, and Managed SD-WAN as well as security and infrastructure additions to its annuity-based services portfolio.
“Organizations are increasingly exploring ways to leverage technology that puts them in the best possible position to respond to relentlessly changing business environments,” said Dan Farrell, senior vice president of global services at ePlus. “This past year has been a test in resilience for many businesses and relying on ePlus for managed services has allowed them to innovate and excel in spite of some very challenging circumstances. ePlus services allow our customers to see both the forest and the trees to achieve the best business outcomes possible.”
With cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services, MSPs have become an integral part of the success of businesses worldwide. They help empower organizations to leverage complex technologies, keeping a strict focus on their core business without straining their budgets. CRN’s 2021 MSP 500 list identifies the market’s key managed services players who are setting themselves apart with best-of-breed solutions that provide the business outcomes customers need.
“Effective MSPs enable companies to focus on their core objectives while improving the quality and reliability of their cloud computing capabilities,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “The solution providers on CRN’s 2021 MSP 500 list deserve recognition for their innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services, and the ability to optimize operational efficiencies and systems to maximize return on investments.”
The MSP 500 list is featured online at www.CRN.com/msp500.
About ePlus inc.
ePlus is a leading consultative technology solutions provider that helps customers imagine, implement, and achieve more from their technology. With the highest certifications from top technology partners and lifecycle services expertise across key areas including security, cloud, data center, collaboration, networking and emerging technologies, ePlus transforms IT from a cost center to a business enabler. Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 1,500 associates serving a diverse set of customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pac. The Company is headquartered at 13595 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA, 20171. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com. Connect with ePlus on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. ePlus, Where Technology Means More®.
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