Grand Rapids Tech has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2026.
CRN’s annual MSP 500 list is a comprehensive guide to the leading MSPs in North America. These companies deliver essential managed services that enhance business efficiency, simplify IT, and optimize return on technology investments for their customers.
The MSP 500 list showcases and celebrates MSPs who are driving growth and innovation. These companies empower businesses with complex technologies so they can achieve their business goals without stretching financial resources.
Grand Rapids Tech earned a place in the CRN Pioneer 250 for 2026 because the company has built its managed services model around serving small- and midsize-business (SMB) clients—the core focus of the Pioneer 250 category. According to CRN, the Pioneer 250 recognizes MSPs that have “largely built their business model around providing managed services to the SMB market.”
Grand Rapids Tech’s commitment to delivering scalable, cost-effective, high-quality IT services enables SMBs to operate securely, reduce complexity, and adopt technologies that might otherwise be out of reach. This recognition highlights Grand Rapids Tech’s role in helping small and midsize organizations stay agile, strengthen their security posture, and optimize‑quality IT services enables SMBs to operate securely, reduce complexity, and adopt technologies that might otherwise be out of reach. This recognition highlights GRT’s role in helping small and midsize organizations stay agile, strengthen their security posture, and optimize their technology investments—key attributes CRN celebrates in Pioneer 250 MSPs.
“The companies on our 2026 MSP 500 list are redefining what exceptional managed services look like—helping organizations of every size stay agile, maximize their IT investments and scale with confidence,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “These are the innovators who stay ahead of customer needs and deliver transformative services that free businesses to focus on what they do best and accelerate their success.”
Justin Ayers, President of Grand Rapids Tech reflected on this recognition, “Being named to the CRN Pioneer 250 is an honor for our team at Grand Rapids Tech. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting small and midsize businesses—the backbone of our community—with dependable, forward-thinking IT solutions. In 2026, we’re‑thinking IT solutions. In 2026, we’re doubling down on innovation, strengthening our security offerings, and expanding the ways we help clients stay efficient, resilient, and competitive. We’re excited for the year ahead and grateful for the trust our clients place in us every day.”
We’re excited for the year ahead and grateful for the trust our clients place in us every day.
Grand Rapids Tech’s MSP 500 Managed Service Provider Details are available on The Channel Company’s website: 2026 Managed Service Provider 500 Details
About Grand Rapids Tech
Grand Rapids Tech is a full-service managed IT provider dedicated to helping businesses operate securely, efficiently, and with confidence. Serving organizations across West Michigan and beyond, Grand Rapids Tech‑service managed IT provider dedicated to helping businesses operate securely, efficiently, and with confidence. Serving organizations across West Michigan and beyond, GRT delivers scalable solutions in managed services, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and IT strategy—tailored to meet the needs of small and midsize businesses.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.