Those lists include the Solution Provider 500, which ranks the largest IT solution providers operating in North America based on revenue; the Fast Growth 150, which spotlights the fastest-growing solution providers; and the Tech Elite 250, which recognizes companies who attained the highest-level certifications from leading technology vendors in the industry.

Making any of these three lists is a notable achievement in and of itself, but being featured on all three in the same year demonstrates an exceptional level of business acumen, a focus on innovation, and a dedication to building technical expertise.

“It’s gratifying to be recognized in this manner,” said Tim McCabe, President of Sterling, “because, at its core, the Triple Crown Award represents a year’s worth of consistent, high-caliber performance from our team, which has committed itself, in each of these three fundamental areas, to always raising the bar and to never settling for anything less than extraordinary.”

“Triple Crown Award winners represent the pinnacle of performance in the channel,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, at CRN, The Channel Company. “These solution providers consistently demonstrate a deep commitment to technical excellence, innovation in their offerings, and leadership across the industry. We applaud their achievements and look forward to watching them continue to set the standard for success.”

The 2025 Triple Crown Award winners are also featured online at www.crn.com/triplecrown.

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The newly formed venture combines Sterling’s deep federal expertise, contract performance history, and industry buying power with Centex’s agility and innovation. Together, the firms will offer scalable, secure, and mission-focused IT services across federal and SLED/C markets.

“As a company who once benefitted from the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program ourselves,” said Brad Moore, CEO of Sterling, “we are firm believers in the tremendous reciprocal value of engaging in such collaborations, both for the partners themselves and for the clients whom they serve. As such, we are proud to work alongside Centex and to complement our strategic differentiators—proven industry performance, elite technical resources, extensive OEM buying power—with their own, an inspiring mixture of dexterity, creative vision, and a committed, mission-centered approach.”

“This milestone represents a significant step forward in expanding our federal footprint,” added Abdul Subhani, President and CEO at Centex Technologies. “Partnering with Sterling allows us to scale our capabilities while remaining true to our mission of delivering secure, scalable, and customer-focused solutions.”

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Highlighting North America’s largest solution providers by revenue, the annual SP 500 serves as a prominent benchmark of leading IT services companies. With a combined revenue of $548.9 billion, the providers featured on this year’s list are key influencers who are propelling growth across the industry and throughout the entire global technology channel.

“Our revenue growth is directly attributable to the positive outcomes we’ve delivered for our customers,” said Brad Moore, CEO of Sterling. “It is a testament to the technical capabilities, customer focus, and skills of our staff. Which is why this latest inclusion on the SP 500 is so gratifying for us. It serves as validation of the tireless efforts of our team, and to the resourcefulness and dexterity with which they conduct their business, delivering true value for every customer. We couldn’t be prouder of the success that they’ve all achieved.”

“The Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the technology integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers, and IT consulting firms who bring in the most revenue by leading the way in business and service innovation,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “Recognition is reserved for companies demonstrating an unwavering commitment to business agility and sustained growth through rapidly changing industry needs and technology advancements. Congratulations go to each company for earning a well-deserved spot on the Solution Provider 500.”

The full SP 500 list is available online at www.crn.com/SP500, with a sampling of the rankings featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.

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The Premier Award, an annual recognition platform under the RTX Performance+ Program, honors suppliers with superior performance who have provided exceptional value to RTX in one of five key categories. For its part, Sterling was recognized for overall excellence in two of the five classifications, including Collaboration & Customer Service as well as Cost Competitiveness.

“On behalf of everyone at Sterling, we are truly honored to be recognized as a Premier partner,” said Christian Nohr, Director of System Integrators. “This award not only acknowledges the hard work and dedication our team has put forth in serving RTX, but also strengthens our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. We greatly value that relationship, and we look forward to continuing to grow and succeed together.”

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The Tech Elite 250 is an annual recognition highlighting solution providers committed to excellence, distinguishing themselves by attaining top-tier certifications and specializations from leading technology vendors in artificial intelligence, infrastructure, cloud, and security. To support customers through the growing complexities of IT and the rise of cutting-edge technologies like AI, the solution providers on this list uphold rigorous levels of training and certification from strategic IT vendors, often reaching the highest tiers within these vendors’ partner programs.

“In a crowded industry defined by rapid growth and innovation, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and to prioritize expertise not just as a badge to earn but as a holistic, top-down approach that informs everything we do,” said Patrick Fagen, Sterling’s VP of Engineering. “We at Sterling take that commitment seriously, and so we remain tenacious in our pursuit of technical excellence, as evidenced by our extensive, ongoing investments into industry partnerships, certifications, and key competencies. These efforts aren’t just for us, either; the end goal, as always, is the facilitation of customer success.”

“Congratulations to the solution providers on CRN’s Tech Elite 250 for this recognition of their dedication to achieving top-level certifications and comprehensive proficiency in these critical technologies,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor of CRN at The Channel Company. “These companies are committed to expanding their expertise so they can consistently deliver outstanding IT solutions that help their customers thrive.”

Coverage of the Tech Elite 250 will be featured in the April issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/techelite250 beginning March 17.

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Published annually, the MSP 500 serves as a comprehensive guide to the leading Managed Service providers in North America, highlighting companies that enhance business efficiency, simplify IT, and optimize technology investments. Sterling appears in the Elite 150 category, which recognizes solution providers offering a blend of on- and off-premises services for midmarket and enterprise customers. This marks Sterling’s seventh appearance on the list, with prior recognition in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

“Managed Services is about empowering organizations, maximizing efficiencies, and driving sustainable growth,” said Steve Van Ginkel, SVP of Partner Alliances at Sterling. “Regardless of the complexity, we’re proud to help customers navigate IT management, ensuring they achieve their business objectives without straining financial resources.”

“The solution providers on our 2025 MSP 500 list deliver innovative Managed Services portfolios that enable clients of every size to be more agile and optimize their IT budgets as they grow their business,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “These are the companies that anticipate client tech needs and develop groundbreaking services and solutions that let customers focus on their core business so they can accelerate success.”

The 2025 MSP 500 list will be featured in CRN’s February issue and online at CRN.com starting February 10th.

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• AWS: Consumption Partner of the Year
• Carahsoft: Federal Distribution Partner of the Year
• Cisco: Networking Partner of the Year
• D&H: SLED/C Distribution Partner of the Year
• Dell Technologies: Federal Partner of the Year
• Dell Technologies: SLED/C Partner of the Year
• HPE: Compute Partner of the Year
• Intel: Emerging Partner of the Year
• NVIDIA: Innovative Partner of the Year
• SolarWinds: Software Partner of the Year

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 2024 Partner of the Year award winners,” said Steve Van Ginkel, SVP of Partner Alliances and Services at Sterling. “Each of these partners has demonstrated outstanding dedication to collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Their contributions have been instrumental in driving our shared success and delivering transformative technology solutions to our customers.”

These awards reflect Sterling’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships that drive meaningful value and enable mutual success in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

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With 83 honorees this year from across the nation, this annual list spotlights rising-star executives, managers, and directors who are 40 years of age or younger and who already demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in their roles with solution provider organizations, including technology integrators, VARs, MSPs, MSSPs, and IT consultants.

As Vice President of Engineering, Fagen oversees a broad range of technical teams, services operations, and solutions architecture groups for Sterling. Under his guidance, these once-siloed divisions have been united under one umbrella, allowing for a more streamlined approach to Sterling’s advanced technical services as well as an enhanced customer experience in every engagement. Fagen has also been a key driver in helping to position Sterling for the future, through the proactive adoption of new services and capabilities with which to move the business forward—all with the aim of empowering customers to leverage advanced solutions for their most complex mission sets and business challenges.

Moore—who was also recently featured on CRN’s 2024 Women of the Channel: Power 100 list—has, for her part, been instrumental in the development and execution of Sterling’s overall channel strategy, from implementing a robust internal channel team and expanding divisional responsibilities to growing current top accounts while also identifying new potential partnerships and revenue streams. Connecting those partners’ business units with Sterling’s sales and technical teams, Moore has likewise championed the development of internal processes and strategies for AI, cloud, and software. This critical initiative has seen increased collaboration between Sterling and its principal partners, the result of which is the ongoing formation of updated go-to-market roadmaps with measurable KPIs and built-in accountability.

“You couldn’t ask for a better pair of leaders than Megan and Patrick,” says Tim McCabe, President of Sterling. “Each is a visionary in their own right; each has contributed in ways both large and small, subtle and substantial, to the success of our organization. So, too, have they impacted the channel at large, lending their passion, expertise, and no small degree of talent to the betterment of the entire industry.”

“The professionals recognized on CRN’s 2024 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list have distinguished themselves as passionate trailblazers early in their IT channel careers,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “We honor their remarkable, innovative contributions to the success of their companies and the wider IT channel. We look forward to seeing all the ways you help the channel thrive in the future.”

The CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list is online at www.CRN.com/nextgen and will be featured in the December print edition of CRN Magazine.

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The Triple Crown Award is presented to companies who were honored on the Solution Provider 500, which ranks the largest IT solution providers in North America based on revenue; the Fast Growth 150, which spotlights the fastest-growing organizations in the channel; and the Tech Elite 250, which recognizes companies who attained the highest-level certifications from leading technology vendors across the industry.

Making any of these lists is a notable achievement, but being featured on all three in the same year demonstrates an exceptional level of business acumen, a focus on innovation, and a dedication to building technical expertise. This year’s award marks Sterling’s sixth all-time appearance as a Triple Crown Award winner.

“We pride ourselves on consistency and excellence,” said Steve Van Ginkel, Senior Vice President of Partner Alliances at Sterling. “This award is a summation of those efforts, a tangible marker of the commitment, value, and agility that we bring to the table—all key drivers for achieving success within this industry.”

“Solution providers recognized with a Triple Crown Award are at the top of their game, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to enhancing their technical skills, improving their solutions offerings, and advancing the entire channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “Our congratulations go out to each company, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to set an example for excellence and model success in our industry.”

This year’s Triple Crown Award winners will be featured in the October 2024 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/triplecrown.

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Solution providers on the Fast Growth 150 have achieved significant sales growth over the previous two years—with business acceleration driven by forward-thinking strategies and expert technology knowledge. This year’s inclusion marks Sterling’s eighth all-time appearance on the list.

“This award, and the growth it represents, is a tribute to the talent, agility, and all-around grit of our staff,” said Brad Moore, CEO of Sterling. “Sustained, long-term business success is never guaranteed in our industry, which is more dynamic and competitive than ever. Our employees, though, have managed to thrive in the face of that near-constant change and technical upheaval, charting the blueprint for reliable, consistent, best-in-class performance.”

“Companies spotlighted on the 2024 Fast Growth 150 leveraged extensive technology expertise along with innovative business strategies to accelerate growth and stay ahead of the curve in the always-changing IT landscape,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “This achievement demonstrates an exemplary commitment to success, agility in the face of rapid industry change, and creative strategies that drive lasting results.”

A portion of the 2024 Fast Growth 150 list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine. You can also view the complete list online at www.crn.com/fastgrowth150.

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