ST. CLOUD, MINN., FEBRUARY 23, 2024 — Marco, a leading technology services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Marco to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2024. This is the sixth year in a row that Marco has received this rare distinction.
CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies the industry-leading service providers in North America who are driving a new wave of growth and innovation for the channel through forward-thinking approaches to managed services, helping end users increase efficiency and simplify IT solutions, while maximizing their return on investment.
The Elite 150
The annual MSP 500 list is divided into three sections:
- the MSP Pioneer 250 recognizes companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market
- the MSP Elite 150 recognizes large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on- and off-premises services
- the Managed Security 100 recognizes MSPs focused primarily on off-premises and cloud-based security services
How Marco Maintains its Status as the Industry Closes Ranks
Appearing among the Elite 150 in any given year is a notable achievement. But maintaining Elite 150 status over six years is remarkable, especially as the industry continues to face widespread consolidation, persistent labor shortages, and increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity attacks.
Trevor Akervik, Marco’s Chief Operating Officer, believes that the company’s enduring success is due, in no small part, to its focus on relationships:
“We’ve found that the best way to anticipate significant market shifts has been to listen to our clients’ pain points and constantly adapt our offerings accordingly. We were well-positioned to provide world-class security, networking, and collaboration solutions for remote workplaces well before the pandemic. And we’ve maintained close relationships with top manufacturers around the world to minimize supply chain challenges. So, while we’re not entirely immune to the economic and cybersecurity challenges caused by ongoing conflicts around the globe, we’re better able to withstand them.”
The MSP 500 list is featured in the February 2024 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.
ABOUT MARCO
Marco is one of the top business technology providers in the country, with offices in 16 states and serving customers nationally. Marco specializes in helping organizations with their IT, voice, print, and security needs from assessment to implementation to ongoing managed services. Their technology experts break down complex solutions into simple terms to position your business for success. Learn more at marconet.com.
ABOUT The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.
