Cleveland, Ohio, March 26, 2025 — Ashton Solutions announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Ashton Solutions to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2025.
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 annual MSP 500 list is divided into three sections: the Pioneer 250, which recognizes MSPs focused on the small-and-midsize-business market; the Elite 150, recognizing MSPs with a blend of on- and off-premises services for mostly midmarket and enterprise customers; and the Managed Security 100, spotlighting MSPs with cloud-based security services expertise.
The MSP 500 list showcases and celebrates MSPs that are driving growth and innovation. These solution providers empower businesses with complex technologies so they can achieve their business goals without stretching financial resources.
Ashton Solutions was chosen for recognition in the Pioneer 250 category based on their continued growth and organizational maturity in the SMB market.
“The solution providers on our 2025 MSP 500 list deliver innovative managed services portfolios that enable clients of every size to be more agile and optimize their IT budgets as they grow their business,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and executive Editor CRN, at The Channel Company. “These are the companies that anticipate client tech needs and develop groundbreaking services and solutions that let customers focus on their core business so they can accelerate success.”
“The Ashton team is pleased to be included in this year’s list,” said Jim Millican, Ashton Solutions President and Founder. “It is an honor to be recognized alongside such distinguished peers and it is a testament to our unwavering commitment to our clients and the principles that guide our work every day..”
The MSP 500 list was featured in the February 2025 issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.crn.com/msp500 beginning February 10.
About Ashton Solutions
Ashton Solutions is a business technology consulting and managed IT services firm, founded in 1994. Ashton delivers industry-leading cyber security, responsive dedicated support and personalized IT strategy to businesses and organizations in the greater-Cleveland, Ohio area, and across the U.S.
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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.
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