Sterling, an award-winning Global Solutions Integrator, announced today that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2026.
A comprehensive guide to the leading managed service providers in North America, the MSP 500 showcases companies who are driving growth and innovation through essential managed services that enhance business efficiency, simplify IT management, and optimize return on technology investments. For its part, Sterling is celebrating its eighth overall appearance on the list, with previous inclusions occurring in 2018-2019 and 2021-2025.
Supporting federal, state and local, education, and enterprise organizations, Sterling delivers managed services across cloud, modern infrastructure, connectivity, digital workspace, AI, and cybersecurity. The Global Solutions Integrator earned placement on the MSP 500 due to its commitment to delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing IT environments that align with client missions and operational goals.
“We are honored to be recognized for our MSP offerings,” said Patrick Fagen, Sterling’s VP of Engineering, “as we consider them an integral service with which we empower our clients to be able to devote their time and energy on those strategic focuses, business goals, and mission-critical operations that matter most. Leveraging a tailor-made, building-blocks approach, we clear away the complexity of modern IT management, stopping at nothing to find the best-fit solution for any environment or need.”
“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.”
The complete 2026 MSP 500 list is featured online at crn.com/msp500.