Crowning Achievement: CRN’s 2022 Triple Crown Award Winners

CRN assembles solution provider lists and rankings throughout the year, including the Solution Provider 500, the Fast Growth 150 and the Tech Elite 250. Here CRN recognizes the 41 solution providers that earned a spot on all three lists this year with the annual Triple Crown honors.

Solution Providers Hit The Bull’s-Eye

In the last two-plus years the IT industry and the channel have faced major challenges, starting with the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by significant shifts in business IT spending, economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, shortages of trained staff and other hurdles.

Despite the shifting IT landscape, many solution providers and strategic service providers have thrived. They have expanded their product portfolios and services offerings and increased their technical expertise to meet changing customer needs. And they have maintained rapid growth, organically and/or through acquisitions.

Each year CRN publishes a number of solution provider lists and rankings including the Solution Provider 500, the largest solution providers operating in North America by revenue; the Fast Growth 150, ranking the fastest-growing solution providers; and the Tech Elite 250, showcasing solution providers that have achieved the highest partner levels and certifications from leading IT vendors.

Every year a number of solution providers achieve the trifecta of making all three lists. This year 41 solution providers, profiled on the following pages, achieved that feat to become the 2022 class of CRN Triple Crown winners.

Adapture

Brian Kirsch

President

Atlanta

IT services provider Adapture architects and implements solutions for enterprise data centers, improving IT performance and mitigating risk. Adapture evaluates customers’ IT operations and helps them meet their goals around cloud, security, enterprise storage and networks.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 283

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 116

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 38%

Triple Crown Winner: 2017, 2019

AEC Group

Danielle Mizia

President

Oakdale, Pa.

Technology solutions integrator AEC Group has more than 25 years of experience in IT infrastructure, virtualization, data life-cycle management, security, cloud, virtual workspaces and managed services. AEC is a single source for consultation, design, implementation and support services.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 218

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 42

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 92%

Triple Crown Winner: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

AHEAD

Daniel Adamany

CEO

Chicago

AHEAD builds platforms for digital businesses, especially in health care and financial services, combining software and data engineering capabilities with infrastructure modernization expertise. AHEAD’s recent vCore Technology Partners acquisition expanded its network, cloud and data protection portfolio.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 32

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No.94

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 49%

Triple Crown Winner: 2015, 2020, 2021

Align

Vinod Paul

COO

New York

MSP Align offers a complete managed IT services stack encompassing everything from cloud computing and outsourced IT support to vulnerability management and cybersecurity services. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 cloud service provider and Gold partner.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 248

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 36

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 114%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

All Lines Technology

Dave Siegel

CTO

Cranberry Township, Pa.

All Lines Technology is a provider of edge-to-cloud solutions and managed IT and cybersecurity services. The company’s experienced technical staff helps customers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, improve how they buy, implement and manage IT infrastructure.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 282

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: 96

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 48%

Triple Crown Winner: 2019

AMS.NET

Robert Tocci

President, CEO

Livermore, Calif.

AMS.NET provides IT solutions and services to California school districts, governments and businesses. Its expertise in switching, wireless, security, data center, storage, VoIP and video surveillance is backed by project management, maintenance and support, and financing and procurement services.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 233

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 147

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 27%

Triple Crown Winner: 2014, 2015, 2018

ANM

Raminder Mann

CEO

Albuquerque, N.M.

IT consultancy ANM offers solutions and services to large and midsize companies in the Southwest U.S. ANM designs, implements and su ports solutions in risk management, digital transformation and IT systems including data center, cloud, network automation, collaboration and security.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 121

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 86

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 52%

Triple Crown Winner: 2017, 2020, 2021

ATSG

Anthony D’Ambrosi

CEO

New York

ATSG is a leading global provider of transformational technology solutions as a service for today’s digital enterprise. Through ATSG’s service portfolio of secure digital infrastructure, digital workplace, collaboration and customer experience offerings, ATSG provides intelligent IT leveraging its comprehensive Ai2 automation platform.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 189

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 52

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 78%

Triple Crown Winner: 2020, 2021

BlueAlly

George Barkley

CEO

Cary, N.C.

BlueAlly’s solutions span IT infrastructure, cloud and security, backed up by managed infrastructure and security services and professional services in system assessment, implementation, migration and integration. BlueAlly was HPE Aruba’s 2022 SMB Partner of the Year.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 196

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 83

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 52%

Triple Crown Winner: 2017

Bluum

Erez Pikar

CEO

Phoenix

Bluum empowers educators with IT solutions around computers, interactive devices, audiovisual systems and cybersecurity. Bluum services include IT consulting and design, integration, installation, technical support, leasing and finance, warranties and repair, and professional development.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 59

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 20

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 184%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

Burwood Group

Mark Theoharous

CEO

Chicago

The Burwood Group provides IT management and infrastructure solutions backed up by consulting, implementation and managed services. The company offers deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, application modernization and user productivity.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 117

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 120

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 36%

Triple Crown Winner: 2016, 2017, 2021

Business IT Source

Bob Frauenheim

CEO

Buffalo Grove, Ill.

Business IT Source is a value-added solution provider, offering customer services that include one-day product delivery for many customers and stocking customers’ standard equipment at no cost. BITS was acquired by Computacenter United States in July.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 107

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 49

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 83%

Triple Crown Winner: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

CBI

Steve Barone

President, CEO

Ferndale, Mich.

Cybersecurity adviser CBI offers services around penetration testing, security architecture and integration, and managed security services. CBI was acquired by Converge Technology Solutions in April.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 230

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 70

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 62%

Triple Crown Winner: New to List

CDI

Rich Falcone

President, CEO

New York

IT systems integrator CDI provides hybrid IT solutions and expertise, including developing and implementing digital solutions that enhance day-to-day workflow processes. In August CDI achieved VMware’s Master Services Competency in SD-WAN.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 47

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 65

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 65%

Triple Crown Winner: 2014, 2015

Clutch Solutions

Garrette Backie

Founder, CEO

Mesa, Ariz.

Clutch Solutions offers enterprise-class solutions in IT infrastructure, servers, networking, software, client devices and desktop management, as well as IT support and staffing services. The company has 20-plus years of experience in IT modernization, performance enhancement and cybersecurity.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 385

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 8

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 277%

Triple Crown Winner: New to List

Computacenter United States

Neil Hall

President, North America

San Francisco

Computacenter provides IT infrastructure services for developing IT strategy, implementing and managing IT, and optimizing IT performance. Computacenter has expanded in the U.S. by acquiring FusionStorm, Pivot Technology Solutions and Business IT Source.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 19

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 1

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 773%

Triple Crown Winner: 2020, 2021

Converge Technology Solutions

Shaun Maine

CEO

Gatineau, Quebec

Converge Technology Solutions is a software-enabled IT and cloud solution provider that delivers advanced analytics, cloud and cybersecurity services supported with managed services and digital infrastructure expertise. The company has grown rapidly thanks to more than 30 acquisitions since 2017.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 36

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 29

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 145%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

Convergence Networks

Mathew Lafrance

CEO

Portland, Ore.

Convergence Networks describes itself as a security-first MSP that delivers cloud-based, integrated solutions across a wide range of technologies and security services. The company merged with Ottawa-based Grade A in 2020 and Lansing, Mich.-based ASK in 2021.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 409

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 105

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 43%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

CPP Associates

Patrick O’Dell

General/Managing Partner

New Jersey

CPP Associates, Inc. remains focused on data its storage, protection, and movement. The company, through a consultative-led approach, provides its customers and partners consistent and repeatable solutions that will meet a customer‘s requirements and business needs. As a company, they believe the best approach to solving a problem is to assess, design, implement, and manage solutions to meet customers’ needs today and enable a path for future growth. Becoming a trusted advisor is important, but becoming an extension of the customers team is their goal.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 136

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 411

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 30%

Triple Crown Winner: 2021, 2022

Davenport Group

Sonia St. Charles

Co-Founder, CEO

Lewisburg, Tenn.

Davenport Group delivers IT solutions to commercial customers and government agencies nationwide. A leading Dell Technologies partner, Davenport specializes in designing and delivering data center modernization solutions that include virtualization, data storage and protection, and hyperconverged computing.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 297

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 72

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 58%

Triple Crown Winner: 2018, 2019, 2021

Denali Advanced Integration

Majdi Daher

Co-Founder, CEO

Redmond, Wash.

Denali Advanced Integration offers enterprise IT solutions, managed IT services and professional services on a global basis. Core focus areas include managing hybrid workforces, mobile devices and services, and global supply chains.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 37

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 26

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 172%

Triple Crown Winner: 2014, 2015. 2021

DH Tech

Devin Henderson

Founder, CEO

Leesburg, Va.

DH Tech, a HUBZone-certified small business, provides systems integration and managed services with a focus on advanced technologies in virtualization, data center optimization, GPU acceleration and hyper-converged computing platforms.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 195

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 41

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 97%

Triple Crown Winner: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021

DVBE Technology Group

Richard McKinnon

Founder, CEO

Sacramento, Calif.

DVBE Technology Group specializes in delivering professional IT consulting services for the public and private sectors around cloud, DevOps, security, telecommunications, storage, systems integration and project management.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 454

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 44

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 87%

Triple Crown Winner: 2021

ECI

David Andrade

CEO

Boston

With an emphasis on cybersecurity and business transformation, managed service provider ECI provides IT solutions and private cloud services to hedge fund and investment industry clients worldwide.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 174

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 82

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 53%

Triple Crown Winner: 2021

Edge Solutions

Julie Haley

Co-Founder, CEO

Alpharetta, Ga.

Edge Solutions develops enterprise cloud, network and cybersecurity solutions backed up by services for IT system assessment and health check, strategic consulting, network design and implementation, and systems migration and integration.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 251

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 129

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 32%

Triple Crown Winner: 2016

ePlus Technology

Mark Marron

President, CEO

Herndon, Va.

ePlus helps customers transform IT from a cost center to a business enabler. With top certifications from leading technology partners, ePlus offers services and expertise in security, cloud, data center, collaboration, networks and emerging technologies.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 30

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 71

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 61%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

Evotek

Cesar Enciso

Founder, CEO

San Diego

Evotek is an enabler of digital business with a focus on innovation, helping customers transition from traditional IT to secure multi-cloud computing. Its offerings include data center and cloud technology and services in cybersecurity, mobility, platform engineering and AIOps.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 78

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 32

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 124%

Triple Crown Winner: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

GDIT

Amy Gilliland

President

Falls Church, Va.

General Dynamics Information Technology manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs. It provides IT, systems engineering and professional services to customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security, government (federal, state and local), health-care and commercial sectors.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 12

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 115

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 38%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

GHA Technologies

George Hertzberg

President

Scottsdale, Ariz.

GHA provides customers with mission-critical IT products and integration and procurement services. The solution provider has amassed a comprehensive computer technology product line representing approximately 3,000 hardware, software and cloud vendors.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 91

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 76

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 57%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

GreenPages Technology Solutions

Ron Dupler

CEO

Kittery, Maine

With a focus on cloud, security and digital enablement, GreenPages assesses, modernizes and manages digital platforms that drive business outcomes. The MSP serves midmarket and enterprise customers with a focus on financial, biotech, health care, insurance and SLED.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 169

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 142

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 28%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

GuidePoint Security

Michael Volk

Founder, Managing Partner

Herndon, Va.

GuidePoint Security’s solutions, services and expertise help organizations evaluate their cybersecurity posture and minimize risk. GuidePoint offers a comprehensive range of security technologies and managed services to protect applications, networks, data and endpoints.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 48

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 51

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 79%

Triple Crown Winner: 2017, 2018, 2019

ITsavvy

Munu Gandhi

CEO

Addison, Ill.

ITsavvy provides IT products and solutions, as well as managed, professional and cloud services. Solutions include data center transformation, cybersecurity, network and wireless infrastructure, supply chain optimization, workforce enablement and Device as a Service.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 82

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 80

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 53%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

Logically

Michelle Accardi

CEO

Portland, Maine

Logically is a national provider of managed IT services for SMB organizations, offering complete IT outsourcing and IT staff augmentation. Services cover IT strategy and planning, security, compliance, cloud, and telecommunications and connectivity.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 229

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 27

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 167%

Triple Crown Winner: 2016, 2020, 2021

Ntiva

Steven Freidkin

Founder, CEO

McLean, Va.
Ntiva offers IT, cloud and cybersecurity solutions and managed services. Its strategic consulting services and technology expertise help organizations of all types create and maintain stable IT environments and meet their business goals.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 256

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 106

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 42%

Triple Crown Winner: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

NWN Carousel

Jim Sullivan

President, CEO

Waltham, Mass.

NWN and Carousel merged in 2021 to create an industry powerhouse in cloud and IT infrastructure. NWN Carousel develops cloud communications, networking and security solutions and is a provider of infrastructure and devices for hybrid work solutions.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 53

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 34

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 117%

Triple Crown Winner: New to List

Softchoice

Vince De Palma

President, CEO

Toronto, Ontario

Softchoice is a software-focused solution provider with a focus on cloud and data center, networks, security, collaboration and digital workplace, IT asset management and advanced complex solutions. Managed, professional and IT life-cycle services round out the solution portfolio.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 34

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 150

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 27%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

Solutions IITodd Bowling

President, CEO

Littleton, Colo.

Solutions II provides a broad range of professional and managed services and solutions around data centers, cloud and security. The Adaptable Data Center secure framework is the core of the company’s digital transformation, cybersecurity, virtualization, business continuance and infrastructure services.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 267

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 148

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 27%

Triple Crown Winner: New to list

Sycomp

Michael Symons

CEO

Foster City, Calif.

Sycomp provides enterprise data center, network, cloud, endpoint and security solutions and services to organizations globally. Services include system assessment, IT system design and architecture, system implementation and integration, and training and support.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 62

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 91

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 50%

Triple Crown Winner: 2020, 2021

Technologent

Tammy Cooper

Chairman, CEO, CFO

Irvine, Calif.

Technologent is a global provider of IT solutions and services to Fortune 1000 businesses. The company’s offerings span hybrid infrastructure, automation, security and data management solutions, as well as managed services, professional services, financial services and digital transformation expertise.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 56

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 85

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 52%

Triple Crown Winner: 2020, 2021

Veristor

Ashby Lincoln

President, CEO

Duluth, Ga.

Veristor develops transformative business solutions around advanced data center, hybrid cloud, network, security and big data technologies. Veristor merged with Anexinet earlier this year with the unified company offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions and services.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 147

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 118

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 38%

Triple Crown Winner: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021

WEI

Belisario Rosas

President

Salem, N.H.

WEI’s portfolio covers data center, cloud, network, big data, cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery, and mobility and end-user computing. Services include IT consulting and strategy, deployment and staffing.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 88

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 146

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 28%

Triple Crown Winner: 2015, 2016

Winslow Technology Group

Scott Winslow

Founder, President

Waltham, Mass.

Winslow Technology Group enables customers to transform by realizing the benefits of hyperconverged, software-defined and hybrid cloud infrastructure frameworks. Key areas of expertise include data center, cloud, cybersecurity and digital workspace.

2022 SP 500 Rank: No. 310

2022 Fast Growth 150 Rank: No. 149

2022 Fast Growth Rate: 27%

Triple Crown Winner: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020