CHICAGO: Stratosphere Networks ranks among the world's most progressive 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs), according to MSPmentor's 10th-annual MSP 501 Worldwide Company Rankings. The top MSP 501 companies ranked this year include organizations from around the world and from diverse technology and business backgrounds. Collectively, they amassed $14.48 billion in total revenue (based on 2016 results), up more than 15 percent from a year earlier.
The complete 2017 MSP 501 list is available at MSPmentor.net. In addition to honoring Stratosphere Networks, this year's MSP 501 list and study showcases the top ranked MSPs worldwide. Over the next few weeks, MSPmentor will unveil additional lists showcasing:
- The top MSPs in Europe, Middle East and Africa
- The top MSPs in Asia, Australia and New Zealand
- The top Small Business MSPs' list, comprised of organizations with 10 or fewer employees
- The top vertical markets pursued by MSP 501 companies
- The leading tools they leverage to run their businesses
- And the top technologies they provide to customers
"We're honored to once again rank as one of the world's most progressive IT managed service providers," said Steve Melchiorre, CEO of Stratosphere Networks. "We're always striving to provide our clients with the best possible IT support and solutions, and we're thrilled that our efforts have earned us a spot among the MSP 501 for the sixth year in a row."
Stratosphere Networks, a Chicago IT support provider, delivers comprehensive solutions and services to meet the diverse needs of businesses across all industries. The company's fully staffed network operations center (NOC) offers full maintenance services and support, including business continuity, disaster recovery, proactive network monitoring, ongoing maintenance services, desktop support, and remote and on-site support.
"On behalf of MSPmentor, I would like to congratulate Stratosphere Networks for its recognition as an MSP 501 honoree," said Aldrin Brown, Editor in Chief, MSPmentor. "The managed service provider market is evolving at a rapid pace and the companies showcased on the 2017 MSP 501 list represent the most agile, flexible and innovative organizations in the industry."
The 2017 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by MSPmentor and its partner, Clarity Channel Advisors. Data was collected online from Feb. 16 through May 15, 2017. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, growth and other factors.
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