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CyberPower's Peter Miesen Recognized on the 2025 CRN Top 100 Executives List in the Channel Disrupter Category
SHAKOPEE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cyber Power Systems (USA), Inc., a leader in power protection and power management products, announced today that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Peter Miesen, senior director of distribution and reseller sales, to its prestigious 2025 Top 100 Executives list. This annual ranking highlights passionate and outstanding leaders in the technology industry who are committed to driving IT channel growth through ongoing innovation and strategic, channel-focused initiatives. The CRN 2025 Top 100 Executives list honors the achievements of executives across four categories: the 25 Most Influential Executives, Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders, Top 25 Innovators and Top 25 Channel Disrupters. These visionary leaders leverage their distinct strengths to propel the channel forward and shape the industry's direction. CRN named Miesen among the Top 25 Channel Disrupters. Since joining CyberPower in 2007, he has led the company's channel sales initiatives, enabling its partners as value-added resellers, managed service providers and IT integrators to sell, implement and integrate high-quality power protection products. In his first year with CyberPower, Miesen quickly raised the company's visibility to achieve 'Best New Vendor of the Year' recognition by Ingram Micro. Miesen's accomplishments include rolling out the company's minimum advertised price policy that ensures excellent margins for partner transactions. He also led the creation of CyberPower's award-winning partner program, the Channel Partner Alliance in 2017. 'Peter Miesen is laser-focused on partner enablement, training and demand generation to not only deliver best-in-class channel partnerships to our customers but to boost our channel transactions and revenue,' said Dick Wedmann, vice president of sales at CyberPower. 'I'm honored to be recognized by CRN as a leader in the IT channel,' said Miesen. 'This acknowledgement is also validation of our team efforts at CyberPower to ensure our partners receive worldclass support by providing them with the right tools and solutions to ensure their efficiencies and profitability while supplying their own customers with reliable, trusted power protection products.' 'Every executive on this list demonstrates exceptional leadership and channel expertise, driving success throughout the partner ecosystem,' said Jennifer Follett, vice president, U.S. Content and executive editor at CRN, The Channel Company. 'These industry trailblazers leverage their unique talents and steadfast commitment to business growth to unlock new opportunities in IT and empower partner success.' The 2025 Top 100 Executives are featured in the August 2025 issue of CRN Magazine, and available online at Note to editor: an image is available at About Cyber Power Systems (USA), Inc. CyberPower designs and manufactures uninterruptible power supply systems, power distribution units, surge protectors, remote management hardware, power management software, mobile chargers and connectivity products. The company serves customers in enterprise, corporate, government, education, healthcare and small office/home office environments. CyberPower products are available through authorized distributors and sold by value-added resellers, system integrators, managed service providers, select retailers, and online resellers. For more information, visit 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
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2 days ago
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Cynet CEO Jason Magee Named to CRN's Top 100 Executives List for 2025
Visionary Leadership and Channel-Centric Innovation Earn Cynet CEO Spot on Prestigious Industry List BOSTON, July 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cynet, provider of the All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jason Magee, CEO, to its prestigious 2025 Top 100 Executives list, recognizing him specifically among the Top 25 IT Innovators of the Year. This annual ranking highlights passionate and outstanding leaders in the technology industry who are committed to driving IT channel growth through ongoing innovation and strategic, channel-focused initiatives. CRN recognized Magee for his transformative leadership and vision in redefining Cynet's channel-first strategy since taking on the CEO role in February 2025. Under his direction, Cynet has undergone a strategic realignment to strengthen its position as a trusted cybersecurity partner for MSPs and SMBs across North America and globally. His efforts have driven the company's fastest growth segment in North America, reimagined the partner experience, and catalyzed innovation through initiatives like CyAI, Cynet's proprietary AI engine that reduces false positives by 90%. "I am honored to be spotlighted among the channel's most innovative leaders on CRN's Top Executives list," said Jason Magee, CEO, Cynet. "The recognition reflects our entire team's commitment to activating managed cybersecurity as a growth engine for Cynet channel partners around the world. We remain laser-focused on delivering purpose-built protection and tailored support for the channel community to maximize protection for clients, position their teams as trusted advisors, and accelerate business growth." Magee's leadership has enabled Cynet partners to differentiate their services with the industry's only All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform to achieve 100% Protection and 100% Detection Visibility in the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, with no configuration changes or false positives. Through unified go-to-market execution and a commitment to simplicity, Magee continues to build Cynet into the channel's most intuitive, scalable, and partner-driven cybersecurity solution. The CRN 2025 Top 100 Executives list honors the achievements of executives across four categories: the 25 Most Influential Executives, Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders, Top 25 Innovators and Top 25 Channel Disrupters. Magee was specifically named to the Top 25 IT Innovators of 2025, which recognizes executives who are redefining the IT landscape with bold new technologies, go-to-market strategies, and partner-centric execution. These visionary leaders leverage their distinct strengths to propel the channel forward and shape the industry's direction. "Every executive on this list demonstrates exceptional leadership and channel expertise, driving success throughout the partner ecosystem," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. "These industry trailblazers leverage their unique talents and steadfast commitment to business growth to unlock new opportunities in IT and empower partner success." The 2025 Top 100 Executives list will be featured in the upcoming August issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning July 28 at About Cynet Cynet's All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform unifies a full suite of security capabilities on a single, simple solution, backed by 24/7 SOC support. Cynet is purpose-built to enhance protection for small-to-medium enterprises and to maximize margins for MSPs. For more information, visit 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 Follow The Channel Company: X and LinkedIn © 2025. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved. View source version on Contacts The Channel Company Contact: Kristin DaSilvaThe Channel Companykdasilva@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Cynet CEO Jason Magee Named to CRN's Top 100 Executives List for 2025
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cynet, provider of the All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jason Magee, CEO, to its prestigious , recognizing him specifically among the Top 25 IT Innovators of the Year. This annual ranking highlights passionate and outstanding leaders in the technology industry who are committed to driving IT channel growth through ongoing innovation and strategic, channel-focused initiatives. CRN recognized Magee for his transformative leadership and vision in redefining Cynet's channel-first strategy since taking on the CEO role in February 2025. Under his direction, Cynet has undergone a strategic realignment to strengthen its position as a trusted cybersecurity partner for MSPs and SMBs across North America and globally. His efforts have driven the company's fastest growth segment in North America, reimagined the partner experience, and catalyzed innovation through initiatives like CyAI, Cynet's proprietary AI engine that reduces false positives by 90%. 'I am honored to be spotlighted among the channel's most innovative leaders on CRN's Top Executives list,' said Jason Magee, CEO, Cynet. 'The recognition reflects our entire team's commitment to activating managed cybersecurity as a growth engine for Cynet channel partners around the world. We remain laser-focused on delivering purpose-built protection and tailored support for the channel community to maximize protection for clients, position their teams as trusted advisors, and accelerate business growth.' Magee's leadership has enabled Cynet partners to differentiate their services with the industry's only All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform to achieve 100% Protection and 100% Detection Visibility in the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, with no configuration changes or false positives. Through unified go-to-market execution and a commitment to simplicity, Magee continues to build Cynet into the channel's most intuitive, scalable, and partner-driven cybersecurity solution. The CRN 2025 Top 100 Executives list honors the achievements of executives across four categories: the 25 Most Influential Executives, Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders, Top 25 Innovators and Top 25 Channel Disrupters. Magee was specifically named to the Top 25 IT Innovators of 2025, which recognizes executives who are redefining the IT landscape with bold new technologies, go-to-market strategies, and partner-centric execution. These visionary leaders leverage their distinct strengths to propel the channel forward and shape the industry's direction. "Every executive on this list demonstrates exceptional leadership and channel expertise, driving success throughout the partner ecosystem," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. "These industry trailblazers leverage their unique talents and steadfast commitment to business growth to unlock new opportunities in IT and empower partner success." The 2025 Top 100 Executives list will be featured in the upcoming August issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning July 28 at About Cynet Cynet's All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform unifies a full suite of security capabilities on a single, simple solution, backed by 24/7 SOC support. Cynet is purpose-built to enhance protection for small-to-medium enterprises and to maximize margins for MSPs. For more information, visit 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
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3 days ago
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Doug Houghton of Alkira Recognized On the CRN Top 100 Executives List for 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkira, the leader in Network Infrastructure as a Service (NIaaS), today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Doug Houghton, Director of Channels, to its prestigious 2025 Top 100 Executives list. This annual ranking highlights passionate and outstanding leaders in the technology industry who are committed to driving IT channel growth through ongoing innovation and strategic, channel-focused initiatives. Houghton has been instrumental in steering Alkira through a period of record-breaking growth as demand for AI-ready networking infrastructure accelerates. Under his leadership, Alkira achieved a 255% year-over-year increase in channel annual contract value and doubled its revenue from fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The company's 100% partner-led model has resulted in 72% of new logos being sourced through the channel, with over 60% of Alkira's 130 global partners actively contributing to new opportunities. His strategic focus on global expansion - opening new markets in Canada, China, and Australia - has positioned Alkira as a leader in agile networking solutions for enterprises worldwide. The CRN 2025 Top 100 Executives list honors the achievements of executives across four categories: the 25 Most Influential Executives, Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders, Top 25 Innovators and Top 25 Channel Disrupters. These visionary leaders leverage their distinct strengths to propel the channel forward and shape the industry's direction. "Every executive on this list demonstrates exceptional leadership and channel expertise, driving success throughout the partner ecosystem," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. "These industry trailblazers leverage their unique talents and steadfast commitment to business growth to unlock new opportunities in IT and empower partner success." "I am truly honored to be recognized among the top executives in the IT channel by CRN," said Houghton. "This acknowledgment reflects the passion and commitment of the entire Alkira team, whose dedication to innovation drives our mission to transform enterprise networking. Together, we are empowering organizations and partners with agile, secure, and scalable network solutions that accelerate digital transformation and deliver real business value. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking and supporting our customers every step of the way." The 2025 Top 100 Executives list will be featured in the upcoming August issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning July 28 at About Alkira Alkira is the leader in Network Infrastructure on Demand. We unify any environments, sites, and users via an enterprise network built entirely in the cloud. The network is managed using the same controls, policies, and security systems network administrators know, is available as a service, and can instantly scale as needed. There is no new hardware to deploy, software to download, or architecture to learn. Alkira's solution is trusted by Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers. Learn more at and follow us @alkiranet. 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 Follow The Channel Company: X and LinkedIn © 2025. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved. The Channel Company Contact:Kristin DaSilvaThe Channel Companykdasilva@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Alkira Sign in to access your portfolio
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6 days ago
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Microsoft Patent Automates Cloud Error Fixes
Microsoft wants to keep things running smoothly in the cloud. The company is seeking to patent a system for 'automated incident triage' in cloud computing environments using generative AI to automatically track, route and handle any errors. READ ALSO: What Businesses Should Consider Before Using Off-the-Shelf AI and How to Avoid Hiring a North Korean Spy as a 'Remote Employee' 'Conventional approaches leverage general machine learning models to aid in triage and diagnosis,' the patent notes. 'However, the performance of these approaches is limited due to a lack of domain knowledge in general machine learning models from various triage teams.' Cloud 'incidents' come in many forms that can undermine the health, performance and security of a cloud system, including bugs, outages, service errors and vulnerabilities. When an incident is detected, a triage engine will sort it into the right category to troubleshoot it properly. Each potential category has its own dedicated generative AI model trained on past data to properly handle such incidents. The models digest information related to the incident and make recommendations on which team should tackle it. Cybersecurity has long been Microsoft's bread and butter. The company's patent history includes tech to weed out anomalies in cloud environments, prevent AI 'jailbreaks' and evaluate data health. It's only natural that security extends to Azure, which has become one of the company's biggest moneymakers as AI drives up demand. In the most recent quarter, the company's cloud unit made $42.4 billion, up 20% from the previous year's quarter. Azure holds 22% of global cloud market share, according to CRN, second only to Amazon Web Services. But its security oversight extends only so far: Earlier this month, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft's SharePoint document management software, creating a breach impacting organizations worldwide. Microsoft said that hackers are targeting clients running SharePoint services from on-premise networks rather than services hosted by the company itself. That underscores the stakes for enterprises weighing whether to repatriate their data and systems to on-premise servers, rather than storing them with cloud hyperscalers: The relative security capabilities of each option should be evaluated carefully. This post first appeared on The Daily Upside. To receive cutting-edge insights into technology trends impacting CIOs and IT leaders, subscribe to our free CIO Upside newsletter.
