SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - June 07, 2016) - Advantel Networks, a globally recognized solutions integrator, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Advantel Networks to its 2016 Solution Provider 500 list. The SP500 list is CRN's annual ranking of the largest technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants in North America by revenue.
The SP500 is CRN's predominant channel partner award list, serving as the industry standard for recognition of the most successful solution provider companies in the channel since 1995.
CRN has also released its 2016 SP500 Newcomers list, recognizing 47 companies making their debut in the SP500 ranking this year.
It is a tremendous honor to be recognized on the 2016 CRN Solution Provider 500 list," said Mark Richie, President of Advantel Networks. "Advantel's dedication to not only understanding the challenges of changing technology, but also our ability to analyze client business demands, and tailor solutions to their needs, is what sets us apart from our competitors."
"The 2016 Solution Provider 500 represent a total, combined revenue of over $334 billion -- a testament to their success in keeping pace with the rapidly changing demands of today's IT market," said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. "This prestigious list recognizes those companies with the highest revenue and serves as a valuable industry resource for vendors seeking out top solution providers to partner with. We congratulate each of the Solution Provider 500 companies and look forward to their continued success."
A sampling from the 2016 Solution Provider 500 list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and at www.CRN.com/sp500.
About Advantel Networks
Advantel™ Networks is a premier technology provider that designs, implements and maintains powerful converged communication and data network solutions to businesses worldwide. For over 30 years, Advantel Networks has focused on reducing infrastructure costs and simplifying IT administration for SMB to Fortune 100 enterprises. Our company delivers critical business solutions and services, such as Security, Data Centers, Storage and Virtualization, Unified Communications, Contact Centers, Cloud, and Integrated and Managed Services. Advantel was recently named to The Channel Company's CRN Solution Provider 500 list, underscoring its value in the IT landscape. For more information, visit advantel.com.
About the Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com
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