June 24, 2024 – IT Solutions has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth, profitability and innovation.

For the past 17 years, managed service providers around the globe have submitted applications for inclusion on this prestigious and definitive listing. It is a milestone achievement for any managed services organization to be included on the list. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey uses a quantitative methodology to rank companies based on their annual revenue, profitability measured by EBITDA, and recurring revenue. The methodology has been developed by a Who’s-Who in the managed services industry.

MSPs that qualify for the list must also pass a rigorous review conducted by the Channel Futures research team and editors. Channel Futures ranks applicants using a unique methodology that weighs financial performance according to long-term health and viability, commitment to recurring revenue and operational efficiency.

Channel Futures is pleased to name IT Solutions to the 2024 MSP 501.

“Being named on the 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 list is an honor and a testament to our unwavering commitment to client success,” said Garret Graney, CEO, IT Solutions. “We’re excited about our growth and how it has empowered us to elevate our services, ensuring that our clients’ businesses not only run smoothly but are also positioned for sustainable growth.”

This year’s list is one of the most competitive in the survey’s history. Winners will be recognized on the Channel Futures website and honored during a special ceremony at MSP Summit, Sept 16-19, 2024 in Atlanta, GA.

The MSP 501 represents the best in the technology services industry delivering outstanding vendor and platform neutral advice and value to small, midsized and enterprise customers. This year, the MSP 501 generated aggregate revenue of nearly $25 billion with average growth or recurring revenue of 19%. These are truly the best of the best. Many of their services and technology offerings focus on customer needs in the areas of AI, cloud, security, collaboration, networking, help desk and remote monitoring and management.

The Channel Futures MSP 501 is responsible for keeping their global customers safe, connected and efficient.

“The 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 winners survived a challenging market and emerged as the highest performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today,” said Dave Raffo, MSP editor and MSP 501 project manager. “The most impressive thing about the MSP 501 winners is they deliver for their customers every day. These are the most innovative, driven, and successful MSPs in a fiercely competitive industry.”

“For a managed service provider to attain a spot on the Channel Futures MSP 501 everything must be operating at peak performance. This list represents the most productive, profitable, fastest-growing, organizations in the technology industry focused on driving their customers to new heights.” said Bob DeMarzo, VP Content, Informa Channels.

“These are the best of the best in the managed services industry as defined by Channel Futures’ extensive research. The MSP 501 companies are the most sought after by peers who want to understand today’s best practices and by technology suppliers who want to partner with these organizations,” DeMarzo stated. “At their core, these are vendor and platform neutral partners focused on doing what is right for their customers.”

The Channel Futures media organization, owned and operated by Informa, is the only channel-centric events, media and research company that can provide such insight into the managed services market.

The data collected by the annual MSP 501 helps every company on the list and every provider with a managed services practice, benchmark their performance and uncover new ways to grow.

 

Background
The 2024 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analyzed by the Channel Futures research and editorial teams. Data was collected online from February to May, 2024. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.

 

About IT Solutions Consulting
IT Solutions (ITS) is a leading managed services provider focusing on proactive and strategic support for small to mid-market businesses. Founded in 1994 and headquartered near Philadelphia, PA, ITS partners with clients to align technology with business goals, secure data and networks, and improve processes through tailored, innovative solutions. In addition to providing comprehensive managed IT services, ITS offers cybersecurity, cloud, custom application development, and business intelligence services. Visit www.itsolutions-inc.com to learn more.

 

About Channel Futures
Channel Futures is a media and events destination for the information technology and communications industry. We provide information, perspective, and connection for the entire channel ecosystem, including solution providers (SPs), managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), cloud service providers (CSPs), value-added resellers (VARs) and distributors, technology solutions brokerages, subagent and agents, as well as leading technology vendor partners and communication providers.

Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; we are leading Channel Partners forward. Our properties include awards programs such as the Channel Futures MSP 501, a list of the most influential and fastest-growing providers of managed services in the technology industry; Channel Partners events, which delivers unparalleled in-person events including Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit. More information is available at channelfutures.com.

Channel Futures is part of Informa Tech, a leading provider of market insight and market access to the global business technology community. Through in-depth expertise and an engaged audience community, Informa Tech helps business professionals make better technology decisions and marketers reach the most powerful tech buyers and influencers in the world. Across its portfolio of over 100+ trusted brands, Informa Tech has over 1000 industry experts, including over 400 research analysts and consultants in global research group Omdia, and a monthly audience reach of over 125 million. Informa Tech is a division of FTSE 100 company Informa plc.

 

Media Contacts:
Dave Raffo
MSP News Editor, Channel Futures
dave.raffo@informa.com

Katie Egley
Senior Marketing Manager
msp501@informa.com

Philadelphia, PA – May 28, 2024 – IT Solutions is proud to announce that, CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has ranked IT Solutions on its 2024 Solution Provider 500 list.

CRN’s annual Solution Provider 500 recognizes North America’s largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark of many of the channel’s most successful companies. This year’s list of companies represents combined revenue of more than $501.2 billion, and the honorees are among the top influencers driving momentum in the IT industry and the global technology supply chain.

IT Solutions, a leading full-service IT company with 30 years of proactive service, is proud to be recognized among the top Solution Providers of 2024. The company’s commitment to its tagline, “Experience Excellence,” drives it to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional customer support, ensuring impactful and long-term success for its clients.

This recognition highlights IT Solutions’ ongoing efforts to continually improve and provide value in a competitive industry. Garrett Graney, CEO of IT Solutions, added, “‘Experience Excellence’ is more than just a tagline; it’s a guiding principle that signifies our unwavering commitment to exceeding client and employee expectations.”

“Ranking on CRN’s 2024 Solution Provider 500 recognizes the service innovations and market responsiveness of the list’s leading technology integrators, managed service providers, and IT consulting firms,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “These companies have shown an unflagging commitment to business agility, continued growth, and future success through a period of rapid IT channel change, including the expansion of Everything as a Service and GenAI disruption. Our congratulations go to each company named to this year’s Solution Provider 500!”

CRN’s 2024 Solution Provider 500 list will be available online at www.CRN.com/SP500, and a sampling of the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.

About IT Solutions Consulting
IT Solutions (ITS) is a leading managed services provider focusing on proactive and strategic support for small to mid-market businesses. Founded in 1994 and headquartered near Philadelphia, PA, ITS partners with clients to align technology with business goals, secure data and networks, and improve processes through tailored, innovative solutions. In addition to providing comprehensive managed IT services, ITS offers cybersecurity, cloud, custom application development, and business intelligence services. Visit www.itsolutions-inc.com to learn more.

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 40 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com

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© 2024 The Channel Company LLC. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Channel Company Contact:
Kristin DaSilva
The Channel Company
kdasilva@thechannelcompany.com

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 7^th, 2024 – IT Solutions, a leading managed service provider (MSP) serving commercial firms, professional institutions, and non-profit organizations across North America, is proud to announce the launch of its refreshed brand identity!

As the company approaches 30 years of continuous innovation and client success, the rebranding signifies a pivotal moment in IT Solutions’ journey. This evolution reflects the company’s commitment to excellence and its ongoing mission to empower clients through technology.

“At the heart of our evolution is our renewed visual identity, which captures our legacy while embracing our forward-looking ethos centered around Experience Excellence,” said Garrett Graney, CEO of IT Solutions. “Experience Excellence is more than just a tagline; it’s a guiding principle that signifies our unwavering commitment to exceeding client and employee expectations.”

The refreshed brand identity features a modernized take on the familiar “arrow” logomark, symbolizing IT Solutions’ dynamic journey of growth, expansion, and maturity over the past three decades. Moreover, the introduction of a deep purple hue to the logo and brand palette emphasizes IT Solutions’ client-centric approach and dedication to bridging the gap between technology and people.

“We’re thrilled to embark on this exciting new chapter of IT Solutions and will continue delivering white-glove support, prioritizing not just reliable and secure IT services, but the experience that accompanies them,” added Graney.

 

Contact:
Chris Miller
Marketing Manager
IT Solutions
Chris.Miller@itsolutions-inc.com

Meet Nick Stebbins, a veteran whose transition from the military to IT showcases the invaluable client management skills acquired through diverse experiences. Initially trained as an M1 Abrams tanker at Fort Knox in Kentucky, Nick was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. During his service, he immersed himself in learning Dari, the official language of Afghanistan, and completed an extensive 165-hour language training program. Nick’s exceptional communication skills took center stage when he became a squad’s designated linguist: “I was involved in high-level meetings with village elders,” he reminisces, “ensuring clear and accurate communication between our commander and the local community.”

After his military service, Nick explored electrical sales before finding his niche in IT. “I went to Centric Training in Kansas City and trained on being a systems engineer in IT.” It was at the technical school’s job fair where he found IT Solutions and was immediately drawn to the company culture. Recalling his first impression, Nick said, “One of the other guys had a full sleeve of tattoos, and I thought, that’s where I want to go. I was hired on the spot.”

His initial role on the ITS helpdesk highlighted his talent for translating technical terminology and managing different clients. “In tough discussions, it’s crucial to engage with the right individuals at the appropriate level of authority. The military helped me realize that’s applicable everywhere,” he reflects. Within three years, Nick was promoted to a pivotal role as a Client Services Coordinator during a team-building hike in Colorado.

This new position would be instrumental in launching ITS’ Kansas City Client Success Team. Reflecting on the transition, Nick shared, “One of the reasons I was chosen to help establish the Client Success Team was my ability to communicate effectively with our clients.” His extensive experience on the helpdesk, troubleshooting tickets, and resolving server issues proved invaluable. “Because of my hands-on experience,” Nick explained, “I had built strong relationships with many of our client contacts, which laid a solid foundation for success in the client success world.”

Nick has worked as a Strategic Advisor in Kansas City for the past six months, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support. His client success strategy boils down to three things: overcommunication, on-site presence, and personalized phone calls. “The feeling you get out of personalizing interactions with a phone call can go a long way,” he emphasized.

With nine years of experience and a recent promotion to Strategic Advisor for the Kansas City region, Nick is excited to continue growing in his role, “It feels like a natural progression,” he shared.

Nick resides in Kansas City, Missouri, with his family and their four-year-old rescue Pitbull, Rain. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, date nights at the cinema with his wife, and playing video games with his son, Bentley.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – February 23, 2024 – IT Solutions, a leading IT service provider, recently concluded its inaugural Sales Kickoff (SKO) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The three-day event brought together regional leadership, executives, and Sales and Client Success Teams to celebrate a successful 2023 and collectively delve into the company’s vision for the future, seeking ways to enhance support for organizations in their digital transformation journeys.

The SKO featured a dynamic agenda, including an awards ceremony, networking, product positioning workshops, and more. Sponsors, such as Comport, DeepSeas, and Pax8, had the exclusive opportunity to share their cutting-edge solutions, align with IT Solutions’ enhanced service portfolio, and be at the forefront of industry innovation. The event served as a platform for forging connections with key decision-makers and industry influencers.

 

New Core Values: IT Solutions introduced additional core values, CHOPS, reflecting the diverse talents and perspectives of the nationally expanding team.

These values underscore IT Solutions’ commitment to excellent experiences for its clients and employees.

 

Sales Kickoff Awardees: Congratulations to the outstanding individuals recognized at the 2024 Sales Kickoff Awardees for their dedication to embodying IT Solutions’ core values throughout 2023. The awardees include:

Sales Team:

• Brandon Holley – Outstanding Sales Performance
• Sheila M. Brown – Outstanding Sales Performance
• Ben Prorock – Outstanding Sales Performance

 

Client Success Team:

• Pat Shansey – Best Save of the Year
• Jason Montville – Outstanding Effort
• Joshua Adams – MVP
• Nicholas Stebbins – Rising Star
• Jonathan Vasquez – Most Improved

 

SKO Highlights: The SKO agenda included a series of engaging sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Notable sessions included:

• Strategic initiatives and core values announcements from IT Solutions’ CEO, Garrett Graney
• Team building activities highlighting the value of leading with emotional intelligence
• Insights into HR, operations, and offerings management
• Celebrating digital transformation and the journey ahead
• Standardized IT and cybersecurity offerings updates
• Sales and client success tracks with expert-led sessions
• Exclusive partner networking dinners

 

“It was tremendous to bring together our diverse teams for our inaugural Sales Kickoff,” shared Robert Adams, CRO. “The opportunity for team building, celebration, and shaping our vision to better support customers was invaluable. We’d like to thank our sponsors, Comport, DeepSeas, and Pax8, for making this event possible. Additionally, I’d like to thank our team for their dedication and hard work in ensuring the success of the kickoff. This event marks a long-overdue initiative that we are proud to make an annual tradition moving forward.”

IT Solutions is enthusiastic about the journey ahead and remains dedicated to providing an exceptional experience to both prospective and current clients.

For further information, please contact:
Chris Miller, Marketing Manager
Chris.Miller@itsolutions-inc.com

 

About Pax8
Founded in 2012 and based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Pax8 distributes unified cloud services to managed service providers and offers solutions for security, data management, collaboration, and communication. To learn more, visit www.Pax8.com.

About Comport
Comport helps clients maximize their competitiveness through digital innovation, driving successful results by investing in the best people, ongoing training, thought leadership, and a portfolio of the most highly regarded technology and solution partnerships. To learn more, visit www.comport.com.

About DeepSeas
Leveraging deep expertise that combines world-class cyber threat detection and response with industry-leading analysts, tailored threat intelligence, and accredited incident responders, DeepSeas is always on, always watching. Its Managed Detection & Response offering, DeepSeas MDR+, is the first and only MDR solution that covers the entire converged attack surface for the mid-market, including OT, IT, cloud, and mobile. To learn more, visit www.deepseas.com.

About IT Solutions
IT Solutions (ITS) is a leading IT provider with 30 years of experience supporting the IT needs of SMBs and mid-market organizations. Going beyond conventional IT support, we foster strategic partnerships that align technology with your business objectives, ensuring data security, streamlined processes, and innovation. ITS takes pride in delivering white-glove support, prioritizing not just solutions, but a holistic IT experience that makes technology your competitive advantage. To learn more, visit www.itsolutions-inc.com.

Philadelphia, PA – February 12, 2024 – CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named IT Solutions Consulting to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2024.

The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America. MSPs play a crucial role in supporting businesses by offering managed services that enhance efficiency, simplify IT solutions, and optimize return on investment.

The annual MSP 500 list is divided into three sections: 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- and off-premises services; and the Managed Security 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premises and cloud-based security services.

The MSP 500 list aims to showcase and celebrate MSPs that are driving growth and innovation in the industry. These service providers not only enable businesses to harness complex technologies but also contribute to maintaining a strong focus on core business goals without stretching financial resources. By categorizing MSPs based on their business models and areas of expertise, the list helps end-users find the right partners to meet their specific needs and challenges in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

IT Solutions, a leading full-service IT company with 30 years of proactive service, is proud to announce its continued commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to meet clients’ IT needs. With a dedicated team of over 300 professionals nationwide, the company specializes in Microsoft cloud migration projects and holds prestigious certifications, including Microsoft Solutions Modern Work Partner and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status. By fostering strategic partnerships and delivering innovative solutions, IT Solutions maximizes productivity and reduces downtime for clients nationwide.

Jennifer Follett, VP of US Content and executive Editor CRN, The Channel Company, emphasized the significance of managed services for businesses at various scales, stating, “Managed services provide a route for businesses of all sizes to maintain efficiency and adaptability throughout their growth journey. The solution providers featured in our 2024 MSP 500 list are introducing cutting-edge managed services portfolios to the market, enabling their clients to achieve success by optimizing their IT budgets. This allows businesses to allocate resources strategically, concentrating on mission-critical tasks that drive future success.”

As highlighted in a recent interview featuring the company’s CRO, Robert Adams, and VP of Sales, Jim Higgins, ‘There is no environment, project, or challenge we have not been able to tackle.’ IT Solutions stands out for their proactive approach, unmatched expertise, and commitment to client success.

The MSP 500 list is featured in the February 2024 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.

About IT Solutions Consulting
IT Solutions (ITS) is a leading managed services provider focusing on proactive and strategic support for small to mid-market businesses. Founded in 1994 and headquartered near Philadelphia, PA, ITS partners with clients to align technology with business goals, secure data and networks, and improve processes through tailored, innovative solutions. In addition to providing comprehensive managed IT services, ITS offers cybersecurity, cloud, custom application development, and business intelligence services. Visit www.itsolutions-inc.com to learn more.

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 40 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com

Follow The Channel Company: Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

© 2024 The Channel Company LLC. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Channel Company Contact:
Kristin DaSilva
The Channel Company
kdasilva@thechannelcompany.com

Who knew being bored as an extra in Hollywood would lead to building an outstanding career in technology? Evidently, Nathan Esposito did. A true Renaissance Man with a wide array of talents, Nathan left college with a degree in performance arts and moved to Los Angeles to try his hand at acting. He even landed a role as an extra in the popular series “Gilmore Girls” before finding his true passion for technology.

When he started out as a networking tech at CompUSA in St. Louis, he discovered his stellar problem-solving skills. Before long, he was the networking lead. But it seemed to Nathan that his tech job was asking him to solve the same set of problems repeatedly. With boredom creeping in again, he jumped to a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to support the IT needs of small and large companies. The variety of challenges to solve kept him on his toes. He enjoyed the rollercoaster called “IT Support” so much that he spent the next 18 years working with two leading MSPs in the St. Louis area, where he quickly learned that each company and market had different technology problems. As he explored the tech side of problem-solving, he began delving into business-oriented issues as well. During this time, Nathan gravitated to increasingly more complex IT problems and discovered that leaving a client’s IT system in better shape than how he found it fueled his professional satisfaction.

“The end result of my work is that I improved a client’s life in some way,” said Nathan. “How many people can say that? I love finding a technical or business mess and leaving it all neat and tidy.”

This ability to grow in multiple areas led Nathan to IT Solutions as a Strategic Advisor five years ago. Currently, he serves as the Manager of Customer Success on the Client Success Team at our St. Louis, MO office. Nathan’s value to his customers comes from his deep knowledge of technology, coupled with a strong sense of business. He easily transitions from technology to business, which makes his solutions more effective from a technical standpoint as they improve business operations.

As the Manager of Customer Success, Nathan moves easily between industries. “I have found that operational issues are pretty similar from one industry to the next,” said Nathan. “My fascination with this high level of client support feeds my drive to solve new, more complex problems. I’m never bored because no day is like the previous one.”

After hours, Nathan uses his expert cooking skills (no recipe needed!) to prepare exotic, themed meals for his family, which includes his wife and two daughters. He also plays guitar and serves as the “go-to” fixer for all the devices around the house. St. Louis may be a long way from Hollywood, but Nathan’s clients are glad he made the move.