The 2026 Fast Growth 150: The Top 25 Solution Providers
Here are the top 25 companies on this year’s CRN Fast Growth 150 list, which ranks solution providers with gross annual sales of at least $1 million by their two-year growth rate.
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While economic and geopolitical uncertainty continue to percolate throughout the global business climate, the IT industry continues its rapid transformation thanks to the accelerating pace of AI technology development and implementation.
This has created unprecedented opportunities for VARs, solution providers, systems integrators and other channel companies as their clients turn to them for help in navigating the new AI-driven world.
But solution providers are themselves having to pivot as they develop new business plans, acquire new tech skills and certifications, and establish new partnerships with AI-focused startups—as well as evaluate partnerships with long-time IT vendors that are themselves adjusting to the quickly changing IT industry landscape.
Throughout all this, many solution providers are not just succeeding but thriving, recording double-digit and even triple-digit growth rates, as evidenced by the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150.
The annual CRN Fast Growth 150 recognizes solution providers with annual sales of at least $1 million by their average two-year growth rate (this year for 2023 to 2025).
The 2026 list includes some well-known names in the channel such as AHEAD (No. 25), DoiT (No. 26), Winslow Technology Group (No. 33), Blackwood (No. 49), Thrive (No. 58), NWN (No. 68), Blue Mantis (No. 72), EVOTEK (No. 105), Future Tech (No. 112), and ThunderCat Technology (No. 138).
And while it’s difficult for large companies to grow as quickly (from a percentage standpoint) as smaller companies, some of the channel’s biggest players are also on this list including Carahsoft Technology (No. 63), SHI International (No. 129), CGI Group (No. 132), Wipro Technologies (No. 143) and Cognizant (No. 149).
GuidePoint Security, a rising star in the cybersecurity solutions space, is No. 29 on the list with a 71.6 percent two-year growth rate. Last month, GuidePoint promoted company veteran Scott Rachford to succeed founder Michael Volk.
While organic growth is critical for long-term success for solution providers, aggressive acquisition strategies often fuel much of the growth of the fastest growing companies on this list. Solution providers pursue acquisitions to expand geographically, add to their technology and service portfolios, and otherwise grow to accelerate market momentum.
Caylent, a rising star in the AI space (with a 123.1 percent two-year growth rate), certainly got a boost to its No. 12 spot on this year’s list with its October 2025 merger with Trek10, a fellow AWS Premier Services partner, creating a heavyweight contender in the AWS services space. Caylent, which also acquired Amazon consulting company Pronetx in April, named Valerie Henderson as its new CEO in March.
Here we present the 25 solution providers with the fastest growth rates, starting with No. 25 and working our way to No. 1—the solution provider with the fastest growth. The complete 2026 Fast Growth 150 list can be found at crn.com.
No. 25: AHEAD
Location: Chicago, Ill.
Top Executive: Daniel Adamany, Founder and CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 75.0%
AHEAD is a technology consulting and services company that helps enterprises accelerate digital transformation by designing, implementing, and managing modern technology platforms.
AHEAD’s expertise spans cloud platforms, AI, data and analytics, security, networking, automation, enterprise service management, and managed services. The solution provider combines consulting, engineering, integration, and operational support to modernize infrastructure, improve IT performance, and deliver business outcomes.
AHEAD has made several strategic acquisitions in recent years including Netherlands-based IT services company Prolimax in May and digital transformation and cloud solutions provider CDI in February 2024.
In May AHEAD was named Zscaler Americas National Growth Partner of the Year and in June was named Dell Technologies’ North America Channel Partner of the Year.
AHEAD was No. 24 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 24: People Driven Technology
Location: Byron Center, Mich.
Top Executive: Bryan Teipel, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 80.4%
People Driven Technology is a customer-focused consulting and services company that helps organizations achieve practical business outcomes through technology. Its services include enterprise network and security solutions, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, user experience and mobility, physical security, lifecycle solutions, professional services, support services, maintenance agreements, and automation initiatives.
In October 2025, People Driven Technology acquired the Ohio Physical Security Solutions division from Industrial Technical Services, a move the company said accelerated its expansion into Ohio and the surrounding Midwest region.
People Driven Technology was No. 136 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 23: The Functionary
Location: Aubrey, Texas
Top Executive: Sam Darwish, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 81.4%
The Functionary is a nearshore outsourcing and business services provider that helps organizations scale through customer experience, software development, and business operations support.
The company combines people, process, and technology to deliver tailored solutions, including multilingual customer support, staff augmentation, IT services, and consulting for businesses ranging from startups to global enterprises.
The Functionary has been expanding its global operations footprint this year as companies struggle to staff in-office customer operations teams while also adopting AI
The Functionary was No. 483 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 22: Myriad360
Location: New York, N.Y.
Top Executive: Jay Miley, President and CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 81.7%
Myriad360 is a technology solutions integrator focused on data center modernization, cloud services, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and networking.
The company provides end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions, including advisory, implementation, logistics, lifecycle inventory management, and FinOps services. Myriad360 helps organizations design, deploy, secure, and optimize technology environments to support business operations and digital transformation.
In February of this year Myriad360 made a blockbuster deal to buy AI infrastructure provider Advizex in a move that creates an Nvidia AI platform global powerhouse.
Myriad360 was No. 85 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 21: Edge Solutions
Location: Alpharetta, Ga.
Top Executive: Julie Haley, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 82.5%
Edge Solutions is a technology consulting and services company that helps organizations design, deploy, and manage modern IT environments.
Its core offerings include enterprise cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and artificial intelligence solutions. The company focuses on helping businesses reduce risk, optimize technology investments, improve performance, and build scalable, future-ready infrastructure.
To accommodate its rapid growth, Edge Solutions recently relocated its home office within Alpharetta, Ga., more than doubling its headquarters space. Earlier in 2025 the company moved its Integration Center to a new address, effectively doubling that facility as well.
Edge Solutions was No. 232 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 20: Premier Cloud
Location: Victoria, B.C.
Top Executive: Daniel Azad, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 85.4%
Premier Cloud is a Google Cloud Premier Partner that helps organizations adopt, manage, and optimize cloud technologies.
The company, serving both SMB and enterprise customers, specializes in cloud migrations, Google Workspace licensing, infrastructure modernization, data and analytics solutions, AI and machine learning, cloud security, process automation, training, consulting, and end-user support.
Premier Cloud was named one of Canada’s fastest growing companies last year. The company achieved Google Cloud Infrastructure Services Specialization and Google Cloud Data Analytics Services Specialization in 2024.
Premier Cloud was No. 486 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 19: Innowise
Location: St. Petersburg, Fla.
Top Executive: Pavel Arlou, Co-Founder and CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 90.7%
Innowise is a global software development and IT consulting company with more than 19 years of experience and 3,500-plus IT professionals. It delivers custom software development, staff augmentation, testing, modernization, support, and consulting services.
Innowise helps organizations across industries build digital products, modernize systems, and drive transformation using technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT, data analytics, and cloud solutions.
This year Innowise has become an official Zoho consulting partner, a HubSpot solutions provider, and an ISTQB Gold Partner.
Innowise was No. 275 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 18: Park Place Technologies
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Top Executive: Chris Adams, President and CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 100.0%
Park Place Technologies is a global IT infrastructure services company focused on data center and networking optimization. It provides third-party hardware maintenance, software technical support, infrastructure managed services, infrastructure monitoring software, professional IT services, and new and pre-owned hardware solutions.
The company’s services help organizations improve infrastructure performance, maximize uptime, and manage IT environments across storage, server, networking, and hyperconverged technologies.
Park Place has made several significant acquisitions in recent years including buying the third-party maintenance and professional services assets of Brazil-based Unitech in April 2024 and acquiring UK-headquartered MSP CSI in May 2025. In January of this year Park Place completed a large-scale merger with competitor Service Express, uniting two global data center service providers.
Park Place was No. 61 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 17: EchoStor
Location: Norwood, Mass.
Top Executive: Mike Johnson, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 100.0%
Technology solutions and services provider EchoStor says the company is focused on helping organizations align business goals with IT strategy.
Its offerings include managed services, cybersecurity, cloud and next-generation data center operations, storage and backup services, digital workflows, ServiceNow administration, and modern workplace solutions. EchoStor delivers consultative, outcomes-driven solutions designed to improve efficiency, security, scalability, and operational performance.
In September 2025, EchoStor acquired CyberNorth, an enterprise and public sector IT solutions provider specializing in data protection, hybrid cloud and ServiceNow solutions. In March of this year the company bought Pennant Networks, an IT consulting firm and MSP specializing in the life sciences vertical.
In July EchoStor was named Cisco Preferred Partner for enterprise networking.
EchoStor was No. 133 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 16: US Cloud
Location: St. Louis, Mo.
Top Executive: Matt Harris, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 106.5%
US Cloud is a Microsoft support specialist focused exclusively on providing enterprise-grade alternatives to Microsoft’s Unified and Premier Support.
Founded from a long-standing managed services business and refocused in 2017, the company delivers 24/7 Microsoft support, technical account management, proactive engineering services, cost-optimization guidance, and support for enterprises worldwide. US Cloud says it serves organizations across multiple countries with dedicated Microsoft expertise and support operations.
US Cloud has fueled its growth out of cash flow and working with key Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) as part of its global infrastructure.
In March US Cloud launched a white label Microsoft support program to help other Microsoft partners “preemptively respond to major upcoming changes in Microsoft’s support ecosystem.”
US Cloud was No. 377 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 15: Quorum Cyber
Location: Edinburgh, U.K.
Top Executive: Kevin Hanes, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 107.0%
Quorum Cyber provides Microsoft-focused, threat-led cybersecurity services to organizations worldwide.
Its offerings include managed detection and response (MDR), threat monitoring, incident response, cloud and data security, AI risk governance, and cyber resilience services. The company helps customers detect threats, reduce risk, and strengthen security through its Clarity platform and Microsoft security expertise.
Quorum Cyber expanded its presence in North America with its September 2024 acquisition of Canada-based Difenda and its January 2025 acquisition of U.S.-based Kivu Consulting. The latter expanded Quorum’s threat management capabilities and added Kivu’s U.S.-based security operations center to Quorum’s capabilities.
Kevin Hanes was appointed CEO on June 30.
Quorum Cyber was No. 361 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 14: RedHelm
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Top Executive: Jim Wilson, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 120.2%
RedHelm is a managed technology and cybersecurity services provider that helps organizations secure, operate, and optimize their IT environments.
The company’s offerings include 24/7 managed IT support, cybersecurity services, cloud solutions, infrastructure management, and technology advisory services. RedHelm says it combines technical expertise with ongoing support to help businesses manage technology confidently and securely.
RedHelm was itself created through a series of mergers and acquisitions orchestrated by private equity firm Frontenac. The most significant was Ideal Integrations’ acquisition of 1Path in December 2024 and the newly combined companies rebranded as RedHelm in August 2025.
Jim Wilson was appointed CEO in December 2025.
RedHelm was No. 273 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 13: Abira Security
Location: Glenview, Ill.
Top Executive: Ben Davidov, Managing Partner and CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 121.7%
Cybersecurity provider Abira Security helps organizations secure digital transformation initiatives by reducing vulnerabilities and strengthening security programs.
Abira’s services include cloud security, DevSecOps, penetration testing, threat hunting, managed security, compliance assessments, identity and access management, data protection, incident response readiness, and cyber risk assessments, delivered through strategic consulting and ongoing security support.
Abira Security was No. 451 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 12: Caylent
Location: Irvine, Calif.
Top Executive: Valerie Henderson, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 123.1%
Caylent is a next-generation cloud services company and AWS Premier Tier Services Partner that helps organizations accelerate growth through cloud, data, and AI solutions.
The company specializes in cloud modernization, custom application development, AI integration, migration, and managed operations, combining deep AWS expertise with a collaborative approach to help businesses innovate faster and achieve measurable outcomes.
In October 2025 Caylent acquired Trek10, a fellow AWS Premier Tier Services partner, in a move that expanded its cloud managed services and AI operations footprint. In April of this year Caylent bought Pronetx, a specialized customer experience transformation company.
Caylent was No. 222 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 11: Driven Technologies
Location: New York, N.Y.
Top Executive: Rudy Casasola, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 136.7%
Driven Technologies is a cloud-native technology services provider that helps organizations secure, modernize, and connect applications, users, and data across complex IT environments.
The company’s services include cybersecurity, managed detection and response, incident response, security engineering, network and system modernization, IT management, and AI-enabled infrastructure and operations support.
In January 2024 Driven Tech bought ieMentor, a Cisco Gold Partner, in a move to deepen its technical expertise Cisco networking, security, collaboration and data center solutions. In May of this year the company struck deals to acquire TekBay and ADEX International—both with the goal of expanding its AI-related capabilities and services.
In March, Driven Tech achieved Dell Technologies’ Titanium Partner status.
Driven Technologies was No. 236 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 10: Align
Location: New York, N.Y.
Top Executive: Vinod Paul, President, Align Managed Services
Two-Year Growth Rate: 160.5%
Align is a global technology infrastructure and managed services company with more than 35 years of experience. The company helps organizations design, build, modernize, and manage IT environments, offering services in data center solutions, workplace technology, cloud and migration services, cybersecurity, and managed IT operations. Align supports digital transformation through end-to-end technology consulting and implementation.
In November 2025 Align said it was expanding its Data Center Solutions team and capabilities to address the rapidly evolving needs of enterprise clients in such areas as AI workloads, power density and advanced cooling requirements.
Align was No. 122 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 9: The Redesign Group
Location: El Segundo, Calif.
Top Executive: Phil Sanginario, President and CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 176.3%
The Redesign Group is a technology and cybersecurity consulting firm that helps organizations modernize IT operations and align technology with business goals. Its services include business transformation, modern data center solutions, private cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and professional consulting across infrastructure, networking, data protection, Microsoft technologies, and cloud environments.
The Redesign Group, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year, has focused on organic growth as it transitions from a boutique consultancy to an enterprise-scale technology and cybersecurity solutions provider.
This year the company has achieved Pinnacle partner status in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program and was named Dell Technologies’ 2026 North American Data Center Partner of the Year.
The Redesign Group was No. 134 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 8: Arctiq
Location: Brentwood, Tenn.
Top Executive: Paul Kerr, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 179.0%
Arctiq is a North American provider of professional IT and managed services that help organizations modernize technology, reduce risk, and improve operational performance.
The company’s core expertise spans enterprise security, modern infrastructure, and platform engineering, with services including cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, networking, data and AI, autonomous operations, and enterprise service management. Professional services cover security advisory and resource management.
Arctiq completed a number of notable acquisitions over the last two years. In November 2024 it bought Summit Partners, a Las Vegas VAR and IT consulting firm. This year alone Arctiq has acquired Verinext, Shadow-Soft and Forty8Fifty Labs.
Arctiq was No. 80 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 7: Abacus
Location: New York, N.Y.
Top Executive: Anthony D’Ambrosi, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 180.4%
Abacus provides managed IT and cybersecurity services for the financial services and healthcare industries, helping companies and organizations in those industry sectors address challenges and regulatory requirements for security, privacy, compliance, data governance and user experience.
In June 2025, Abacus acquired Entara, a Chicago-based MSP and MSSP that provided cyber incident response and AI-enabled services for financial services firms.
That was followed in July with a merger with Medicus IT which, like Abacus, provided IT managed services to financial service and healthcare clients. The company announced in March that the combined organization would operate under the Abacus brand.
Abacus was No. 174 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 6: Cyber Advisors
Location: Maple Grove, Minn.
Top Executive: Shane Vinup, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 186.4%
Cyber Advisors is a U.S.-based cybersecurity and IT services company that helps organizations secure, manage, and modernize their technology environments.
The company’s services include managed IT, managed security, risk management, compliance audits, offensive and defensive security, vCISO advisory services, cloud and networking solutions, professional consulting, and 24/7 monitoring and support.
Cyber Advisors has made a series of acquisitions over the last two years including S&L Computer Services, BAI Security and eDot in 2024, and Stratum Security and Infranet Technologies Group in 2025.
Cyber Advisors was No. 305 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 5: MGT
Location: Tampa, Fla.
Top Executive: Trey Traviesa, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 213.3%
MGT, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, helps state and local governments, educational institutions, and selected commercial organizations address complex challenges through cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, managed services, AI solutions, and strategic consulting.
MGT says it combines sector expertise with technology-driven solutions to improve performance, resilience, and community outcomes.
MGT has been active on the acquisitions front in recent years. Its 2025 acquisitions included Tambellini Group, Ednetics and rpk Group, while in 2024 it acquired AMS.net and Cicero Group.
MGT was No. 113 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 4: Harbor IT
Location: New York, N.Y.
Top Executive: Johnny Lieberman, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 221.9%
Harbor IT describes itself as a provider of cyber-first managed IT services for complex environments. The company offers managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and risk management solutions for organizations operating in complex, regulated environments.
Serving industries including healthcare, critical infrastructure, private equity, and professional services, Harbor IT helps clients improve security, resilience, operational reliability, and long-term business value nationwide.
Harbor IT has been expanding through several key acquisitions including New England Network Solutions/NENS, a Boston-based MSP in November 2025; ZAG Technical Services, an MSP specializing in the agricultural manufacturing industry and large food production, in December 2025; and ComTech Computer Services in May 2026 – the company’s ninth acquisition overall.
Harbor IT was No. 262 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 3: Zinfinity
Location: Southlake, Texas
Top Executive: Joe Barrett, Founder and CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 267.3%
Zinfinity says it delivers integrated technology solutions for complex, modern environments. Its services include AI readiness and data analytics, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, core infrastructure (“The Stack”), and managed services.
Zinfinity, founded in 2022, supports mid-market and enterprise organizations with integrated, secure, and scalable technology solutions, emphasizing clarity, operational reliability, and long-term partnerships.
Zinfinity was No. 383 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 2: NEXA
Location: Hollywood, Fla.
Top Executive: Robert Morcos, CEO
Two-Year Growth Rate: 309.4%
NEXA is a leading enterprise mobility and IoT solutions provider that designs and delivers custom, purpose-built Android devices for industries including healthcare, transportation, retail, defense, and hospitality.
As a Google-validated Android Enterprise Gold partner, NEXA provides end-to-end services spanning device design, deployment, enterprise mobility management, managed services, supply chain visibility, and long-term support for large-scale global deployments.
In January, NEXA (rebranded from Social Mobile in October 2025) completed its acquisition of the device portfolio assets of Sonim Technologies.
Nexa was No. 281 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.
No. 1: Troubadour Technology
Location: Lowell, Mass.
Top Executive: James Czarnecki, Co-Founder
Two-Year Growth Rate: 698.5%
Troubadour Technology is an IT solutions provider, founded in 2023 by industry veterans James Czarnecki and Mark Arsenault, that describes itself as focused on “impact technology,” helping organizations align technology investments with business goals.
The company delivers networking, data center, and cybersecurity services, including modern infrastructure design, hybrid connectivity, cloud-managed networking, AI-driven operations, and security solutions that improve performance, resilience, and operational efficiency.
Despite its relatively young age, Troubadour has achieved high-level partner certifications and status levels with a number of leading IT vendors including HPE, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Extreme Networks.
Troubadour Technology was No. 381 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500.