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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Logicalis US Named to CRN Solution Provider 500 List for 2025 for Ninth Year
TROY, Mich., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis US today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized the leading global technology services provider on the 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500 list. This marks the ninth year that Logicalis has been included on the annual list, which recognizes North America's largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark of leading IT services companies. With a combined revenue of $548.9 billion, the companies on the list are key influencers propelling growth in the IT industry and the global technology channel. "Ongoing recognition by CRN underscores the hard work our teams do each day as Architects of Change™," said Jon Groves, CEO of Logicalis US. "We are thrilled to be on the list for a ninth time, and look forward to how we can continue to add value, alongside our technology partners, as customers continue down their roads for digital transformation." Over the last year, Logicalis has put a strong focus on enhancing its partner relationships and vertical offerings, including an enhanced security portfolio. In addition, Logicalis and its top partners have made significant investments to modernize its service delivery operational platforms and tools through enhanced AI and Machine Learning features, all underscoring the critical role the company plays in architecting solutions for its key customers across industries. "The Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the technology integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and IT consulting firms who bring in the most revenue by leading the way in business and service innovation," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. "Recognition is reserved for companies demonstrating an unwavering commitment to business agility and sustained growth through rapidly changing industry needs and technology advancements. Congratulations go to each company for earning a well-deserved spot on the Solution Provider 500." The full Solution Provider 500 list will be available online at beginning May 27 and a sampling of the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine. This is the fourth recognition for Logicalis US from CRN this year. The company has also been recognized to CRN's 2025 Tech Elite 250 and MSP 500 rankings, and several leaders earned spots on CRN's 2025 Women of the Channel list. 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 About Logicalis US We are Architects of Change™. We help organizations succeed in a digital-first world. At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter. Our lifecycle services across cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security are designed to help optimize operations, reduce risk and empower employees. As a global technology service provider, we deliver next-generation digital managed services, to provide our clients with real-time visibility and actionable insights across the performance of their digital ecosystem including; availability, user experience, security, economic performance and sustainability. Our 7000+ 'Architects of Change' are based in 27 countries around the globe, helping our 10,000+ clients across a range of industry sectors, create sustainable outcomes through technology. Logicalis has annualized revenues of $1.7 billion, from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa. It is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.6 billion. For more information visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Logicalis
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Logicalis US Named to CRN Solution Provider 500 List for 2025 for Ninth Year
TROY, Mich., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis US today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized the leading global technology services provider on the 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500 list. This marks the ninth year that Logicalis has been included on the annual list, which recognizes North America's largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark of leading IT services companies. With a combined revenue of $548.9 billion, the companies on the list are key influencers propelling growth in the IT industry and the global technology channel. "Ongoing recognition by CRN underscores the hard work our teams do each day as Architects of Change™," said Jon Groves, CEO of Logicalis US. "We are thrilled to be on the list for a ninth time, and look forward to how we can continue to add value, alongside our technology partners, as customers continue down their roads for digital transformation." Over the last year, Logicalis has put a strong focus on enhancing its partner relationships and vertical offerings, including an enhanced security portfolio. In addition, Logicalis and its top partners have made significant investments to modernize its service delivery operational platforms and tools through enhanced AI and Machine Learning features, all underscoring the critical role the company plays in architecting solutions for its key customers across industries. "The Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the technology integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and IT consulting firms who bring in the most revenue by leading the way in business and service innovation," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. "Recognition is reserved for companies demonstrating an unwavering commitment to business agility and sustained growth through rapidly changing industry needs and technology advancements. Congratulations go to each company for earning a well-deserved spot on the Solution Provider 500." The full Solution Provider 500 list will be available online at beginning May 27 and a sampling of the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine. This is the fourth recognition for Logicalis US from CRN this year. The company has also been recognized to CRN's 2025 Tech Elite 250 and MSP 500 rankings, and several leaders earned spots on CRN's 2025 Women of the Channel list. 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 About Logicalis US We are Architects of Change™. We help organizations succeed in a digital-first world. At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter. Our lifecycle services across cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security are designed to help optimize operations, reduce risk and empower employees. As a global technology service provider, we deliver next-generation digital managed services, to provide our clients with real-time visibility and actionable insights across the performance of their digital ecosystem including; availability, user experience, security, economic performance and sustainability. Our 7000+ 'Architects of Change' are based in 27 countries around the globe, helping our 10,000+ clients across a range of industry sectors, create sustainable outcomes through technology. Logicalis has annualized revenues of $1.7 billion, from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa. It is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.6 billion. For more information visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Logicalis Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eight Automation Anywhere Leaders Spotlighted on the 2025 Women of the Channel List
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized eight distinguished employees on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025. This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers. These women leaders have set an exceptional standard for Automation Anywhere, driving momentum across field, strategic events, channels sales, revenue and partner marketing, creating a significant impact on bringing the autonomous enterprise to customers. The complete list of award recipients includes: Dulce Castelltort, Strategic Partnerships Account Manager Frances Fortanely, Sr. Director of Partner Programs Grace Robinson, Vice President, North America Channel Sales Meredith Van Wyk, Director, Worldwide Partner Marketing Orrain Lee, Senior Global Channel Operations Manager Patricia Draper, Director of Corporate Development Tyra Mazzer, Senior Partner Marketing Manager Vanessa Pringle, VP WW Strategic Events and Field Revenue Marketing "It's an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. "Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success." "This remarkable honor for our leaders is a testament to Automation Anywhere's commitment to providing exceptional experiences for our global customers and partners," said Ben Yerushalmi, Global Alliances & Channels, Automation Anywhere. "As we are laser focused on leading the charge to the autonomous enterprise, our dedication to our channel partners remains invaluable to our success." The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at 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. About Automation Anywhere Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA) and guided by its vision to fuel the future of work by unleashing human potential through automation. Learn more at Logo: View original content: SOURCE Automation Anywhere, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Konica Minolta's Laura Blackmer Named to 2025 Women of the Channel Power 100 List
President of Dealer Sales Celebrates Seventh Year on Esteemed List RAMSEY, NJ / / May 20, 2025 / Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales as one of the 2025 Women of the Channel Power 100. This prestigious honor highlights an elite subset of influential leaders chosen from the CRN® 2025 Women of the Channel list. The Power 100 recognizes some of the most influential women leaders from technology vendors and distributors who consistently contribute their advocacy and expertise to advancing the channel. Blackmer joined Konica Minolta's executive leadership team in December 2017 as Senior Vice President, Dealer Sales, and was promoted to President, Dealer Sales in 2022. She is responsible for the sales and management of the company's extensive dealer network that represents and sells its award-winning products and managed IT Services. Blackmer has been awarded "Best Female Executive" eight times at the Frank Awards, The Cannata Report's annual awards which highlight excellence in business technology. She ranked on Tiger Paw Software's Top 100 Influencers in the managed print industry list two years in a row. Blackmer has been named to CRN's Women of the Channel list seven times, is a five-time Channel Chief and two-time CRN Inclusive Channel Leader. Blackmer also serves on the Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) Board of Directors. "I am extremely grateful for this recognition from CRN, which represents the dedication female leaders in our industry have to improving outcomes in the channel," said Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales, Konica Minolta. "Working with our channel partners is incredibly rewarding. Our shared commitment to fostering strong relationships and overcoming obstacles has been the cornerstone of our success. I am truly honored to be part of this community." "We are thrilled to see Laura continually recognized for her exceptional leadership and industry knowledge that helps ensure the success of our dealer partners," said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta. "Laura's work makes an incredible impact, both within our organization and in the channel. Her strategic guidance and unwavering support have been instrumental in driving growth. Congratulations to Laura and all the 2025 Women of the Channel awardees." CRN's 2025 Women of the Channel and Power 100 lists are featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and online at About Konica Minolta Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.'s (Konica Minolta) journey started more than 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. The company partners with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation through its expansive Intelligent Connected Workplace portfolio. Its business technology offerings include IT Services, intelligent information management, video security solutions and managed print services, as well as office technology and industrial and commercial print solutions. 2025 marks Konica Minolta's 20th anniversary in production print, for which it celebrates "20 Years of Excellence, Innovation and Impact," and continues to lead the way in digital commercial printing. This year also commemorates 20 years of Konica Minolta's bizhub brand. Over the past two decades, the bizhub series has revolutionized office technology and redefined how businesses operate. It has continuously evolved to meet the needs of modern workplaces, fueled by advances in technology and a commitment to innovation. Konica Minolta is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2025 America's Best Large Employers list, included on CRN's MSP 500 list numerous times; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for eighteen consecutive years and presented with Keypoint Intelligence's BLI 2025 and 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub One i-Series. For more information, please visit Konica Minolta online and follow it on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter. 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 Konica Minolta Contact Maggie GrandeKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., SOURCE: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Zones' Ashley Flaska Spotlighted on 2025 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider List
BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zones, a global provider of end-to-end IT solutions, today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Ashley Flaska, Vice President of Marketing, as one of its 2025 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider list. This prestigious honor highlights an elite subset of influential solution provider leaders chosen from the CRN 2025 Women of the Channel list. This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to supporting the success of their partners and customers. The annual Power 80 Solution Provider list honors the most influential women in leadership at some of the country's most prominent IT integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and consultants for their channel advocacy and dedication to helping their customers and technology partners thrive. Flaska brings more than 20 years of experience in B2B marketing. A business-savvy, results-driven self-starter, she has a proven track record as a top-tier executive with a deep understanding of global business dynamics. Whether leading business development, driving AI integration, or fostering strategic partnerships, Flaska combines a positive attitude with sharp, strategic thinking and a pragmatic approach—qualities that have earned her a respected seat at the leadership table. 'It's an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel,' said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. 'Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success.' "Ashley is an exceptional leader whose strategic mindset and unwavering drive continue to elevate the Zones brand and deepen our customer and partner relationships," said Doug Eckrote, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Zones. "Her ability to blend creativity with business acumen has made her an invaluable asset to our team, and this acknowledgement from CRN is a well-earned testament to the impact she's making in the channel." "The recognition from CRN is deeply meaningful to me because it reflects not just individual effort, but the collective passion of a team focused on transforming what's possible in technology," said Ashley Flaska, Vice President of Marketing at Zones. "Throughout my career, I've been driven by a belief that marketing can be a powerful force for clarity, connection, and change. At Zones, I'm fortunate to work alongside people who share that vision—and together, we're committed to finding ways to turn complex technology into meaningful solutions for our customers.' 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 About Zones A global provider of end‑to‑end IT solutions and managed services, Zones is backed by an unmatched supply chain and more than 35 years as a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Operating in over 150 countries, Zones delivers complete IT Lifecycle Services that cover every stage of technology—from strategic planning and procurement through deployment, management, optimization, and secure retirement. This lifecycle expertise amplifies Zones' robust portfolio across its business practices, which include Cloud & Data Center, Digital Workplace, Networking and Security. Powered by the highest partner certifications with Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building and sustaining digital infrastructures that transform how modern organizations do business.
