CHICAGO - Stratosphere Networks, an IT managed service provider, has been named one of Crain's Best Places to Work in Chicago for the fourth year in a row. The company was number 35 out of 100 Best Places to Work.

The annual list was released by Crain's on April 12 and is based on surveys of company employees and representatives about factors like pay, promotions, benefits, vacation time, health care, career development, and management. The survey and awards program identifies and honors the 100 best companies to work for in Chicago.

The rankings were announced at an event today and will also be featured in the April 16 issue of Crain's, as well as published online at www.chicagobusiness.com.

"We're very proud to once again earn recognition from Crain's as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago," said Steve Melchiorre, CEO of Stratosphere Networks. "To our clients, we aren't just a vendor but a trusted partner and an extension of their staff, so this award is very meaningful to not only us but also the companies we work with."

Stratosphere focuses on delivering comprehensive technology services and solutions to businesses of all sizes and across all industries. The company's fully staffed network operations center (NOC) provides full support and maintenance services. Stratosphere offers its employees a wide range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements and payment for training and certification programs.

The company was also included in Crain's Best Places to Work in 2015, 2016, and 2017. In previous years, Stratosphere earned recognition as a great place to work for women under 35, millennials, and minorities. For information on how to join one of the best businesses to work for in Chicago, visit http://www.stratospherenetworks.com/careers/.