Jersey City, NJ – March 10, 2023 – CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Effectual as part of its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2023. 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 category Effectual has been awarded, CRN’s Elite 150 list, recognizes industry-leading service providers in North America who have an extensive managed services portfolio weighted toward mid-market and enterprise customers.

Key Takeaways

  • CRN named Effectual to its 2023 MSP 500 list in the Elite 150 category, announced March 10, 2023.
  • The Elite 150 category recognizes large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on- and off-premises services serving mid-market and enterprise customers.
  • The MSP 500 list is split into three categories: MSP Pioneer 250 (SMB-focused), MSP Elite 150 (Effectual's category), and Managed Security 100.
  • CRN's CEO cited MSPs' ability to optimize operational efficiencies without straining IT budgets as a defining trait of 2023 honorees.
  • The recognition was published in CRN's February 2023 issue and at crn.com/msp500.

“The solution providers on our 2023 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.”

Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company

“MSPs continue to see increased demand for their managed communications, collaboration and security services,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “The solution providers on our 2023 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.”

As, MSPs have become a vital part of the success of businesses worldwide, Effectual’s recognition as an Elite 150 of the CRN MSP 500 list, recognizes our company’s commitment to ask the right questions, tackle the difficult challenges, and deliver positive outcomes for our customers to unlock the potential of the cloud. 

The MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2023 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.

About Effectual
Effectual is a trusted managed and professional services company working with commercial enterprises and the public sector to enable digital transformation and full stack IT modernization. As an AWS Premier Consulting Partner, Effectual’s experienced and passionate team focuses on enabling positive business outcomes through the effective use of cloud technology.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What CRN recognition did Effectual receive in 2023?

Effectual was named to CRN's 2023 MSP 500 list in the Elite 150 category, announced March 10, 2023.

What does the CRN MSP Elite 150 category recognize?

It recognizes large, data center-focused managed service providers in North America with a strong mix of on- and off-premises services, weighted toward mid-market and enterprise customers.

What are the three categories of CRN's MSP 500 list?

The MSP Pioneer 250 (SMB-focused managed services), the MSP Elite 150 (large, data center-focused MSPs — Effectual's category), and the Managed Security 100 (cloud-based security-focused MSPs).

Who publishes the MSP 500 list?

CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, publishes the list annually, featured in its February 2023 issue and at crn.com/msp500.

What did The Channel Company's CEO say about 2023 MSP 500 honorees?

Blaine Raddon credited honorees for innovative, game-changing approaches to managed services and their ability to optimize operational efficiencies without straining IT budgets.