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The 20 MSP named a finalist in crn's 2026 Best of the Channel Awards. Posted by Bobby Falco On July 27th, 2026 Leading managed service provider (MSP) The 20 MSP is proud to announce that it has been recognized by CRN(R), a brand of The Channel Company, as a finalist in the second annual CRN Best of the Channel Awards in the Best Solution Provider Team of the Year category. As a finalist, The 20 MSP team is being spotlighted for their dedication to channel innovation and excellence through a unique approach to MSP growth, operational scale, and community impact. The company's M&A engine, supported by a 150+ member MSP peer group that cultivates relationships and creates a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities, has enabled The 20 MSP to successfully complete 49 acquisitions to date, including five completed in 2026. Through these strategic partnerships, The 20 MSP continues to expand its national footprint while bringing enterprise-grade technology solutions, cybersecurity, and support services to small and midsize businesses across the country. The CRN Best of the Channel Awards honors individual leaders, teams, and companies setting an example with their visionary strategies and outstanding contributions to channel success. Winners will be announced at the Best of the Channel Awards Gala in Atlanta on Oct. 13, immediately following The Channel Company's XChange Best of Breed Conference. The recognition reflects the collective efforts of The 20 MSP team, whose commitment to innovation, collaboration, and service excellence continues to drive the company's growth. Beyond its acquisition strategy, The 20 MSP is investing heavily in the future of managed services through a dedicated AI initiative focused on identifying practical, scalable ways to leverage artificial intelligence for both internal operations and improved client outcomes. The company also remains deeply committed to strengthening the MSP community through education, collaboration, and connection. Each year, The 20 MSP team brings together industry leaders and technology professionals through live events, including its flagship VISION conference, creating opportunities for MSPs to share knowledge, explore emerging technologies, and shape the future of the channel together. "The finalists of the CRN Best of the Channel Awards represent the very best of the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor of CRN, The Channel Company. "Through innovation, exceptional leadership, and an unwavering commitment to partners and customers, these individuals, teams, and companies are helping shape the future of the channel. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and the lasting impact they continue to make across the industry." "We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a finalist for CRN's Best Solution Provider Team of the Year," said Crystal Conkle, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of The 20 MSP. "This recognition reflects the passion, dedication, and teamwork our team brings to the office each and every day. We are grateful to CRN for this recognition and proud to be part of such an innovative and collaborative channel community." The full list of CRN Best of the Channel Award finalists can be viewed online at crn.com/best-of-the-channel-awards. About The 20 MSP. As a leading provider of managed IT services, The 20 MSP serves thousands of businesses nationwide, providing each one with white-glove service, secure and streamlined IT infrastructure, and 24/7/365 support. The 20, LLC. believe in building lasting relationships with clients founded on trust, communication, and the delivery of high-value services for a fair and predictable price. Its clients' success is its success, and The 20, LLC. is committed to helping each and every organization The 20, LLC. serve leverage technology to secure a competitive advantage and achieve new growth. To learn more, visit the20msp.com. About The Channel Company. The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. The 20, LLC. 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.

The Channel Company has launched Partner Ignite, a unified partner marketing brand consolidating its agency services, including PartnerDemand Services, Audienz, bChannels and Lauchlan. The new organisation combines AI-powered infrastructure with channel expertise to serve technology vendors, distributors and solution providers. Partner Ignite offers services spanning strategy, creative development, demand generation and performance optimisation. The company aims to help technology firms navigate increasingly complex partner ecosystems with greater speed and consistency. Led by President Jade Surrette, Partner Ignite embeds AI throughout planning and execution whilst maintaining human expertise at its core. The unified structure builds on decades of channel experience to deliver what CEO Matthew Yorke calls "a modern partner marketing engine" designed for today's ecosystem requirements.