Connecting Point Recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 List
March 4, 2024 – Greeley, CO - Connecting Point Greeley, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named the 42 year-old, second generation IT services provider 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.
Connecting Point was selected into this premier group of services providers once again, due to their longevity, continued growth, attention to client service, focus on innovation and security and their continued contributions to the evolution of the MSP ecosystem.
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."
“Our team is humbled to be recognized, year after year, as one of the premier IT service providers in North America,” said Scott Warner, President of Connecting Point. “Our mission is to use our God-given time, talent and treasure to enable people, businesses and communities to thrive. Being selected to this list again this year validates our vision and focus and provides additional energy around brining value to our clients.”
The MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2024 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.
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 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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Connecting Point Recognized on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List
February 16, 2022 – Greeley, CO –Connecting Point Greeley, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named the 40 year-old, second generation IT services provider to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2022. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies the leading service providers in North America whose forward-thinking approaches to managed services are changing the landscape of the IT channel, helping end users increase efficiency and simplify IT solutions, while maximizing their return on investment.
With many customers still recovering from the impact of the ongoing pandemic, MSPs have become a vital part of the success of businesses worldwide. MSPs not only empower organizations to leverage intricate technologies but also help them keep a strict focus on their core business goals without straining their budgets.
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.
Connecting Point was selected into this premier group of service providers once again because of their longevity, continued growth, attention to client service, focus on innovation and security and their continued contributions to the MSP ecosystem.
“In addition to having to adjust their own business operations to account for the changed conditions during the pandemic, MSPs have also seen increased demand for their managed communications, collaboration and security services,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “The solution providers on our 2022 MSP 500 list deserve credit for their innovative and game-changing approaches to managed services in these unpredictable times, as well as their ability to optimize operational efficiencies and systems without straining IT budgets.”
“Our team is humbled to once again, be recognized as one of the nation’s premier managed IT service providers”, said Scott Warner, President of Connecting Point. “Our mission is to use our God-given time, talent and treasure to enable people, businesses and communities to thrive. Being selected to this list again this year gives us affirmation that we’re executing on that mission and adding value when we engage in partnership.”
The MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2022 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.
About Connecting Point
Connecting Point is a second-generation, family owned and operated Managed IT & Cybersecurity solutions provider located in Northern Colorado. The company is in its 40th year of business and supports small to medium-sized businesses across Colorado and Wyoming. As an early adopter and pioneer in the managed IT services space, Connecting Point has built a comprehensive service delivery model aimed at managing, securing, and supporting client networks. They also take a unique approach as it relates to consulting with clients to help them align technology initiatives to overall business objectives.
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 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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© 2022 The Channel Company LLC. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, LLC. All rights reserved.
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The Channel Company
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Connecting Point Ranked on Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide
1Annual MSP 501 Identifies Industry’s Best-in-Class Businesses Growing Via Recurring Revenue and Innovation
JUNE 16, 2022: Connecting Point has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.
Connecting Point has been selected as one of the technology industry’s top-performing providers of managed services by the editors of Channel Futures. For the past 16 years, managed service providers (MSPs) from around the globe have submitted applications to be included on this prestigious and definitive listing. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey examines organizational performance based on annual sales, recurring revenue, profit margins, revenue mix, growth opportunities, innovation, technology solutions supported, and company and customer demographics.
MSPs that qualify for the list must pass a rigorous review conducted by the research team and editors of Channel Futures. It 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 Connecting Point to the 2022 MSP 501.
Connecting Point’s President, Scott Warner provided comment on this award by saying, “This is our 10th year being selected into the MSP 501 and we are humbled to once again be recognized as one of the premier service providers worldwide. Congratulations to the other organizations that earned a spot in this list! Awards like these are always a direct testament to the individuals on our team that work hard every day to provide excellent client experiences and world class IT solutions and support. This being our 40th year in business, we are blessed to have fantastic clients who give us the opportunity to serve them each day. The importance and reliance on technology and IT security is growing rapidly, and we believe that through a focused model and an emphasis on building relationships with our clients, we can help them better leverage technology, reduce their risk and exposure and enable their businesses to thrive.”
This year’s list once again attracted a record number of applicants, making it one of the most competitive in the survey’s history. Winners are being recognized on the Channel Futures website and will be honored at a special ceremony at the Channel Futures MSP Summit + Channel Partners Leadership Summit, Sept. 13-16, in Orlando, Florida.
Since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking into a vibrant group of innovators focused on high levels of customer satisfaction at small, medium and large organizations in public and private sectors. Today, many of their services and technology offerings focus on growing customer needs in the areas of cloud, security, collaboration and support of hybrid work forces.
“The 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501 winners are the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today,” said Allison Francis, senior news editor for Channel Futures. “The 501 has truly evolved with the MSP market, as showcased by this year’s crop of winners. This is also the fifth consecutive year of application pool growth, making this year’s list one of the best on record.”
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2022 winners, and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of the managed services sector,” said Kelly Danziger, general manager of Informa Tech Channels. “These providers are most certainly driving a new wave of innovation in the industry and are demonstrating a commitment to moving the MSP and entire channel forward.”
The complete 2022 MSP 501 list will be available on Channel Futures’ website on Monday, June 20th.
Background
The 2022 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analyzed by the Channel Futures editorial and research teams. Data was collected online from Feb. 1-April 30, 2022. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.
About Connecting Point
Connecting Point is second-generation, family owned and operated Managed IT & Security solutions provider located in Northern Colorado. The company has been in business since 1985 and provides robust suite of managed IT and security services, comprehensive support, and consulting to over 150 businesses throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Their suite of offerings also includes co-managed IT services, IT project delivery and professional services, cloud services, communications and collaboration tools, product procurement and more.
About Channel Futures
Channel Futures is a media and events platform serving companies in the information and communication technologies (ICT) channel industry with insights, industry analysis, peer engagement, business information and in- person events. We provide information, perspective, and connection for the entire channel ecosystem. This community includes technology and communications consultants, integrators, sellers, MSPs, agents, vendors and providers.
Our properties include 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, the MSP 501 Summit and Channel Partners Europe; and Allies of the Channel Council (ACC) and DEI Community Group, our initiatives to educate, support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the ICT channel industry. Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; we are leading Channel Partners forward. More information is available at channelfutures.com.
Channel Futures is part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in ICT sector. Every year, we welcome 14,000+ subscribers to our research, more than 4 million unique monthly visitors to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events.
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Connecting Point Ranked on Channel Futures MSP 501- —Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Global Managed Service Providers
Annual MSP 501 Identifies Industry’s Best-in-Class BusinessesGrowing Via Recurring Revenue and Innovation
JULY 9, 2021 – Connecting Point has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.
Connecting Point has been selected as one of the technology industry’s top-performing providers of managed services by the editors of Channel Futures. For the past 15 years, MSPs from around the globe have submitted applications to be included on this prestigious and definitive listing. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey examines organizational performance based on annual sales, recurring revenue, profit margins, revenue mix, growth opportunities, innovation, technology solutions supported, and company and customer demographics.
The 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-premises and off-premises services; and the Managed Security 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premises and cloud-based security services.
Managed services providers that qualify for the list must pass a rigorous review conducted by the research team and editors of Channel Futures that rank 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 Connecting Point to the 2021 MSP 501.
Connecting Point’s President, Scott Warner provided comment on this accolade. "This is our 9th year in a row being selected to this prestigious list. We are humbled to be recognized among this year’s class of elite providers and congratulate those who earned a spot in this list. Of course, this is a direct testament to the individuals on our team that work hard each day to provide excellent client experiences and world class IT solutions and support. We are blessed to have fantastic clients who give us the opportunity to serve them each day. The importance and reliance on technology and IT security is growing rapidly, and we believe that through a focused model and an emphasis on building relationships with our clients, we can help them better leverage technology and enable their businesses to thrive."
This year’s list attracted a record number of applicants and was one of the most competitive in the survey’s history. Since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking into a vibrant group of innovators focused on high levels of customer satisfaction at small, medium, and large organizations in public and private sectors. Today, many of their services and technology offerings focus on growing customer needs in the areas of cloud, security, collaboration, and support of hybrid work forces.
“The 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 winners are the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today. They stand head and shoulders above the competition,” said Robert DeMarzo, vice president of content for the Channel Futures and Channel Partners Conference & Expo division of Informa Tech Channels. “Coordinated by Channel Futures MSP 501 editor Allison Francis, this year’s list was clearly one of the best ever on record.”
The complete 2021 MSP 501 list is available on Channel Futures’ website.
About Connecting Point
Connecting Point is second-generation, family owned and operated Managed IT & Security solutions provider located in Northern Colorado. The company has been in business since 1985 and provides robust suite of managed IT and security services, comprehensive support, and consulting to over 150 businesses throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Their suite of offerings also includes co-managed IT services, IT project delivery and professional services, cloud services, communications and collaboration tools, product procurement and more.
About Channel Futures
Channel Futures is a media and events platform serving companies in the IT channel industry with insights, industry analysis, peer engagement, business information and in-person events. Our properties include Channel Futures MSP 501, recognizing the most influential and fastest-growing providers of managed services in the technology industry, Channel Futures DEI 101, honoring and celebrating those who have often been under-represented in tech channels; Channel Partners Events, delivering unparalleled in-person events, including Channel Partners Conference & Expo, The MSP Summit, and Channel Evolution Europe; and DEI Community Group, our initiatives to educate, support, promote, and sustain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the IT channel industry. Channel Futures is part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in the Information and Communications (ICT) Technology sector. Every year, we welcome 7,400+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events. Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; We are leading Channel Partners forward. More information is available at channelfutures.com.
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Editor, Channel Futures and MSP 501
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Connecting Point Recognized on CRN’s 2021 MSP 500 List
February 25 2021 – Connecting Point Greeley announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Connecting Point to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The list, released annually, recognizes the leading North American solution providers that have demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services. These services help end users improve operational efficiencies and navigate the ongoing complexities of IT solutions, while maximizing their return on IT investments.
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.
The 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-premises and off-premises services; and the Managed Security 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premises and cloud-based security services.
The MSP Pioneer 250 recognizes companies whose business models are weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market. This is the 9th time Connecting Point has been named to the prestigious list.
“Effective MSPs enable companies to focus on their core objectives while improving the quality and reliability of their computing capabilities,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “the solution providers on the CRN’s 2021 MSP 500 list deserve recognition for their innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services, and the ability to optimize operation efficiencies and systems for their clients to help them maximize return on investment.”
“Our team is humbled to once again, be recognized as one of the nation’s premier managed IT service providers”, said Scott Warner, President of Connecting Point. “Our mission is to serve as a strategic partner for our clients so that we can help businesses better leverage technology for productivity, efficiency, security and growth.
Connecting Point is second-generation, family owned and operated Managed IT & Security solutions provider located in Northern Colorado. The company has been in business since 1985 and supports over 150 businesses throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
The MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2021 issue of CRN and online at www.CRN.com/msp500.
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 unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.
www.thechannelcompany.com
Connecting Point’s Scott Warner Named One of CRN’s 2020 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders
CRN Highlights the Rising Stars of the IT Channel
December 10th 2020 – Greeley, CO – Connecting Point is pleased to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Scott Warner, President & CEO, as one of its Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders for 2020. This list recognizes exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions in driving growth and strategic direction over the last year to the channel companies they work for, including integrators, VARs, MSPs and other solution provider organizations.
The inaugural Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list includes rising star executives, directors and managers, 40 years of age or younger, who are poised to be tomorrow’s channel leaders.
“CRN’s Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list honors IT channel up-and-comers who are blazing a path forward to the next era of the IT channel,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “We congratulate the individuals on this year’s list for bringing fresh ideas and new ways of delivering success that are setting the pace for the rest of the channel.”
As President & CEO, Scott Warner is following in the footsteps of his father, Ted Warner, who was the Founder of Connecting Point and President/CEO for 36 years from 1982-2018 before selling the business to Scott and his brother Andy Warner (now CFO/COO of the company) at the end of 2018. As a second-generation family business, the Warner brothers will seek to continue the legacy of Connecting Point as a pioneer in the Managed IT & Security Services space.
“Scott is truly deserving of this nomination” said Ted Warner. “He learned how to run an MSP from the ground up and quickly learned the value of building partnerships in the community and across the industry. Scott began his career on the sales side of the business. That time provided him valuable insights into the needs of the SMB space as well as the business acumen to tailor solutions to provide competitive advantages for our clients. Through Scott and Andy’s leadership, the Connecting Point team has significantly enhanced our managed services model, architected a robust advanced IT security practice, and continually execute on their roadmap of aggressive and sophisticated business initiatives that are moving Connecting Point, and its clients, along the technology journey while positioning the company for future growth and prosperity.”
The Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list will be featured in the December issue of CRN Magazine and can be found online at www.crn.com/NextGenSPLeaders.
About Connecting Point
Connecting Point is second-generation, family owned and operated Managed IT & Security solutions provider located in Northern Colorado. The company has been in business since 1985 and provides robust suite of managed IT and security services, comprehensive support, and consulting to over 150 businesses throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Their suite of offerings also includes co-managed IT services, IT project delivery and professional services, cloud services, communications and collaboration tools, product procurement and 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 30 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.
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Connecting Point Named Among the Top Global Managed IT Services Providers
Greeley, CO – August 2020 – Connecting Point has earned the designation of being one of the world’s best managed IT services providers according to Channel Futures and has landed on their annual Top 501 List for the 8th consecutive year in their “most competitive lineup” to date.
“We are proud to be named to this prestigious class of elite Managed IT Services providers throughout the world,” said Scott Warner, President of Connecting Point. “We believe that our 38 years of continual process improvement and investment in client relationships allows us to provide unparalleled value in our marketplace. Growth and customer satisfaction are simply end-results that validate that we are doing the right things. Of course, none of this is possible without an incredible team and clients who put their trust in us every day.”
The Channel Futures MSP 501 list is the world’s first, largest and most comprehensive survey and ranking list in the IT channel. Every year, partners around the world throw their hats in the ring for a chance to become and MSP 501er. Applicants of this award complete an exhaustive survey and application and are then ranked using a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to long-term health and viability, commitment to recurring revenue, and operational efficiency. You can view the entire 2020 MSP 501 List here.
This is one of several awards that Connecting Point has received in acknowledgment of its continued success and excellence in the Managed IT services space in 2020 including the CRN MSP 500 list that came out earlier this year.
Connecting Point Recognized on CRN’s 2020 MSP500 List
April 21, 2020 – Connecting Point Greeley announced that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This prestigious list identifies North American solution providers who deliver operational efficiencies, IT system improvements, and a higher rate of return on investments for their customers. These accomplished MSPs work tirelessly to guide their customers and create solutions for complex IT issues.
The MSP Pioneer 250 recognizes companies whose business models are weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market. This is the 8th time Connecting Point has been named to the prestigious list.
MSPs like Connecting Point play an important role in helping companies leverage new technologies without straining their budgets or losing focus on their core business. Their offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, enhance their security posture and maximize their return on IT investments. CRN’s MSP 500 list shines a light on the most forward-thinking and innovative of these key organizations.
“MSPs are the critical bridge for customers looking to assess, implement and migrate their IT and cloud solutions to drive efficiencies, lower costs and secure your environment,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “On behalf of our team at The Channel Company, I want to congratulate the accomplished companies on CRN’s 2020 MSP 500 list and thank them for their commitment to finding innovative solutions that move the IT channel forward.”
“Our team is humbled to once again, be recognized as one of the nation’s premier managed IT service providers”, said Scott Warner, President of Connecting Point. “Our mission is to serve as a strategic partner for our clients so that we can help businesses better leverage technology for productivity, efficiency, security and growth.
Connecting Point is second-generation, family owned and operated Managed IT & Security solutions provider located in Northern Colorado. The company has been in business since 1985 and supports over 150 businesses throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
The MSP500 list was featured in the February 2020 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.
Connecting Point Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services
Connecting Point Greeley announced today that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The MSP500 is CRN’s annual list recognizing North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. The MSP Pioneer 250 recognizes companies whose business models are weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market. This is the 8th time Connecting Point has been named to the prestigious list.
In today’s fast-paced business environments, MSPs play an important role in helping companies leverage new technologies without straining their budgets or losing focus on their core business. Their offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize their return on IT investments. CRN’s MSP 500 list shines a light on the most forward-thinking and innovative of these key organizations.
“Capable MSPs enable companies to take their cloud computing to the next level, streamline spending, effectively allocate limited resources and navigate the vast field of available technologies,” said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. “The companies on CRN’s 2019 MSP 500 list stand out for their innovative services, excellence in adapting to customers’ changing needs and demonstrated ability to help businesses get the most out of their IT investments.”
“We are pleased to be recognized as one of the nation’s managed service leaders”, said Scott Warner, President of Connecting Point. “Our overall goal is to help our clients realize their business initiatives, by helping them maximize their technology investments while saving them money on their overall technology budget.”
Connecting Point is a professional network management firm that specializes in managed services, network integration and product sales. The company has been in business since 1985, and supports over 150 businesses in Colorado and Wyoming.
The MSP500 list will be featured in the February 2019 issue of CRN and online at www.CRN.com/msp500.
Connecting Point Greeley Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers
www.channelfutures.com/msp-501
AUGUST 2019: Connecting Point Greeley has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 12th annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.
Every year, MSPs worldwide complete an extensive survey and application to report their product offerings, growth rates, annual total and recurring revenues, pricing structures, revenue mix and more. MSPs were ranked according to a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to how well the applicant's business strategy anticipates trends in the fast-evolving channel ecosystem.
"We are honored to be recognized once again as one of the world’s top managed IT services providers and it has been awesome to watch our team build upon a legacy of excellence”, said Scott Warner, President of Connecting Point. “Our overall goal is to serve our clients and help them build their businesses. We do this by effectively managing, securing and supporting their technology and being an extension of their teams for all things IT. We also consult with our clients to help plan and prepare for their future technology utilization and investment in ways that drive down the risk they have in operating their businesses which is a MUST in our marketplace today.”
“The 2019 MSP 501 winners are the most elite, innovative and strategic IT service providers on the planet, and they stand as a model of excellence in the industry,” says Kris Blackmon, Content Director of Channel Partners and Channel Futures and lead of the MSP 501 program. “Our heartfelt congratulations to the 2019 winners and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of both the 501 and the thriving managed services sector.”
Connecting Point Greeley is an award-winning technology consulting and managed services provider that brings a full suite of managed IT services, cybersecurity services, and consulting resources to small and medium-sized businesses. This second generation, family-owned organization has been in existence since 1985, serving clients primarily across Colorado and Wyoming.
Connecting Point Greeley also provides infrastructure design and project services, product procurement, cloud voice/collaboration services and staff augmentation services.
The complete 2019 MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures.
Connecting Point Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services
February 20, 2017 – Connecting Point Greeley announced today that it has been named by CRN®, to its 2017 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The MSP500 is CRN’s annual list recognizing North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. The MSP Pioneer 250 recognizes companies whose business models are weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market. This is the 6th time Connecting Point has been named to the prestigious list.
“Managed service providers play an increasingly important role in the day-to-day operations of businesses across North America,” said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company. “MSPs help organizations streamline their spending, effectively allocate limited resources, and benefit from advanced expertise in the latest technologies. We congratulate the service providers on CRN’s 2017 MSP500 list, who have continually succeeded in meeting their customers’ changing needs and help them get the most out of their IT investments.”
“We are pleased to be recognized as one of the nation’s managed service pioneers”, said Ted Warner, President of Connecting Point. “Our overall goal is to help our clients realize their business initiatives, by helping them maximize their technology investments while saving them money on their overall technology budget.”
Connecting Point is a professional network management firm that specializes in managed services, network integration, and product sales. The company has been in business since 1985, and supports over 150 businesses in Colorado and Wyoming. The MSP500 list will be featured in the February 2017 issue of CRN and online here.
Connecting Point Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services
February 16, 2016 – Connecting Point Greeley announced today that it has been named by CRN®, to its 2016 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This annual list identifies North American MSPs with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. This is the 5th time Connecting Point has been named to the top 250 list. The MSP Pioneer 250 recognizes companies whose business models are weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market.
“MSPs meet a critical need in the IT market, providing customized, turnkey services that allow for predictable operational expenses, effective control of expenditures, precise allocation of limited resources and convenient access to on-demand and pay-as-you-go technology,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. “We congratulate the service providers of the MSP 500, who continually reinvent themselves to successfully meet their customers’ changing needs, helping businesses get the most out of their IT investments, and sharpen their competitive edge.”
“We are pleased to be recognized as one of the nation’s managed service pioneers”, said Ted Warner, President of Connecting Point. “Our overall goal is to help our clients realize their business initiatives, by helping them maximize their technology investments while saving them money on their overall technology budget.”
Connecting Point is a professional network management firm that specializes in managed services, network integration, and product sales. The company has been in business since 1985, and supports over 150 businesses in Colorado and Wyoming.
Connecting Point Named to the MSPmentor 501 Global Edition
Connecting Point of Greeley has, for the 4th consecutive year, landed on the annual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition. The company is ranked 275th on this distinguished list that identifies the world’s top 501 managed service providers (MSPs). The 2015 Edition of the MSPmentor 501 report is based on a range of metrics taken from MSPmentor’s global online survey, conducted at the end of 2014.
“It is an honor to be recognized once again for the MSPmentor 501” said Warner. “The Connecting Point suite of PointCare managed services provides our managed clients with a robust, best-in-class support structure that allows them to maximize their technology investments and saves them money on their entire IT budget.”
“MSPmentor congratulates Connecting Point on this unique honor,” said Jessica Davis, Editor in Chief of MSPmentor. “Their inclusion on this list is a testament to their success in our industry and puts them in elite company.
Connecting Point is a professional network management firm that specializes in managed services, network integration and product sales. The company has been in business since 1985, primarily serving Northern Colorado, the Front Range of Colorado and Wyoming
Mercury 100 – 2015
For the 10th consecutive year, Connecting Point landed on the 2014 NCBR Mercury 100, honoring the fastest-growing private companies in Northern Colorado.
The Mercury 100 list is a ranking of the fastest-growing companies in Northern Colorado. Companies on the 2015 Mercury 100 were first sorted based on reported revenues for 2014, then, based on the size of their revenue, separated into “flights” of 20 companies each. Connecting Point qualified for the award in the second flight category.
The first flight features companies with the 20 highest revenues, those $17 million and higher. The second flight is of companies with revenues of $5.25 million to $16.9 million, the third is companies with revenues $2.84 million to $5.24 million. The fourth flight companies had revenues from $1.65 million to $2.83 million. The fifth flight companies had revenues from $150,000 to $1.64 million.
After companies were placed into their appropriate flights, each flight was then sorted based on percentage of revenue growth from 2012 to 2013.
To be considered for the list, companies had to be for-profit, privately owned and headquartered in Larimer or Weld counties. Companies also had to be in business for the full two years in which revenue numbers were collected, and had to have reported revenues of at least $150,000 in 2014.
BizWest unveils Forty Under 40 for Northern Colorado
FORT COLLINS — BizWest has announced its list of Northern Colorado’s Forty Under 40 for 2015.
The annual list, now in its 12th year, recognizes the best and brightest emerging leaders in the region who make a difference in their companies, industries and communities. Those being honored had to be younger than age 40 by Dec. 31 of this year.
A ceremony celebrating the honorees will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Fort Collins Country Club, 1920 Country Club Road in Fort Collins. The program will feature hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, networking and a program featuring the honorees and a keynote address by Richard Fagerlin, founder and president of Fort Collins-based Peak Solutions.
Early-bird tickets, at $49 until Oct. 27 and $59 thereafter, can be purchased online at www.fortyunderforty.com. For information on corporate tables or sponsorships, contact Sandy Powell at 970-218-0538 or spowell@bizwestmedia.com.
This year’s honorees are:
- Scott Warner, vice president for sales at Connecting Point.
And more
Connecting Point Greeley Named to CRN’s 2013 List of Tech Elite 250
Greeley, CO – Connecting Point announced it has been named to CRN’s third annual list of the Tech Elite 250. Companies on the 2013 Tech Elite 250 list represent an elite group of IT solution providers across North America who have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most advanced technical certifications in the IT Channel for data center or cloud. In compiling the list, CRN editors worked with the UBM Tech Channel research group and a team of outside experts to define the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the IT channel. By identifying and adapting to the skills and training needed to best serve today’s customers, members of the Tech Elite 250 have proven their commitment to delivering the products and services that today’s customers value most.
Connecting Point is committed to providing this training and technical know-how to help their customers understand the benefits of some of the most sophisticated technology deployments in the market – and have shown a dedication to helping customers innovate while reducing costs.
“We are thrilled to win this prestigious award,” stated Ted Warner, President of Connecting Point. “One of our core values states that we value continual improvement. As a company we are totally invested in our vendors’ programs and certification platforms. It drives value to our clients.”
Connecting Point is a professional network management firm that specializes in managed services, cloud services, network integration, and product sales. The company has been in business since 1985 and has offices in Greeley CO, Denver, CO, and Laramie, Wyoming.
Super Elite Managed Service Provider (MSP) by N-able Technologies
Greeley, CO – Ted Warner, President of Connecting Point, announced the company has been named a Super Elite Managed Service Provider (MSP) by N-able Technologies, the leading global provider of complete IT management and automation solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Announced at the 2012 Global Partner Summit in Montreal, the new designation signifies Connecting Point is one of the global IT channel’s most influential and top-performing MSP partners.
As a member of the Super Elite, Connecting Point is recognized for its success as an MSP, relentless focus on customer satisfaction and continued leadership among its peers and the IT vendor community. In selecting members of its MSP Super Elite, N-able carefully evaluated thousands of its MSP partners worldwide on a range of criteria including the company’s overall size and service model, consecutive growth and profitability, number of IT devices proactively being managed using N-central, productivity of its technicians, and its ability to deliver exceptional business value to its customers.
“We are honored to be recognized by N-able as one of the IT channel’s Super Elite MSPs and to play a contributing role in advancing the managed services marketplace, as well as providing strategic insights to N-able. By participating in these valuable discussions and building stronger ties with other well-established IT business leaders, we will help grow the industry and ensure that our customers receive unbeatable IT services and business support,” says Warner. “Our relationship with N-able has been a growth catalyst for our company, a game-changer for our technicians, and has certainly made it easier to provide exceptional service to our customers through RMM and IT service automation.”
“Achieving Super Elite status is a rare distinction that demonstrates Connecting Point excels at serving the technology and business needs of its customers and is a valued advisor to N-able and the global MSP partner community,” says Mike Cullen, senior vice president of sales, N-able Technologies.
Warner Inducted into the IT Hall of Fame
Ted Warner, President of Connecting Point, was inducted into the IT Hall of Fame, along with Jane Cage and Steve Harper, at the CompTIA Annual Meeting in Chicago on April 11, 2012. The IT Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions or provided outstanding service to the IT channel. Warner, Cage, and Harper were each small business owners and computer sales and services franchisees of Intelligent Electronics when they collaborated in 1992 to design and build a peer community that gave SMB resellers a greater voice in the industry. That successful organization was acquired by Ingram Micro several years later and renamed the VentureTech Network. This group was the trailblazer in IT channel communities, enabling its members to improve their business fundamentals and leverage a multitude of distribution and vendor resources for training and other benefits.
During the 20 years since its inception, the three co-founders have been actively involved in their positions on the VTN Advisory Council, with Warner and Harper each serving as chairman. They were responsible for organizing events, creating programs, leading many of the sessions, and helping to shape the way products and services were brought and delivered to market. Their leadership was instrumental in the success of the VTN community and many of the resources it members continue to enjoy today. For more than 25 years, these three IT channel pioneers have remained true to the peer community philosophy—that the sum of the whole is greater than any individual.
Today, these three individuals manage IT businesses that collectively tally more than $25 million in annual sales, employing more than 100 people throughout the midwest and west. In addition to their VTN contributions, each donates unselfishly to organizations in their local communities, and they all serve on the boards of directors for a variety of local business and philanthropic organizations. Currently, they serve as VTN Ambassadors, tirelessly recruiting and developing new leaders and contributing their ideas and expertise to help advance the community.
Warner, Harper, and Cage join an elite group of previous Hall of Fame Inductees, including Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Michael Dell. The IT Hall of Fame Selection Committee is made up of representatives from the vendor, distributor, solution provider, and trade press communities. CompTIA is the non-profit trade association for the IT industry and administrator of the IT Hall of Fame program.