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The ITeam Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 MSPs

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The ITeam has been named as one of the world’s elite MSPs on the prestigious 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. 

Every year, MSPs worldwide complete an extensive survey and application to report their product offerings, growth rates, annual total and recurring revenues, pricing structures, revenue mix and more. MSPs were ranked according to a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to how well the applicant’s business strategy anticipates trends in the fast-evolving channel ecosystem, and The ITeam was ranked among the most elite MSPs.

Channel Futures is pleased to name The ITeam to the 2019 MSP 501.

“Our entire team is committed to providing the best service and highest level of expertise to our clients throughout Alberta,” said James Wagner, President, TheITeam Ltd. “It’s a distinguished honour to be once again recognized by Channel Futures for the consistent efforts of our team.”

The ITeam named among elite MSPsIn the 12 years since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking list into a vibrant group of service providers, vendors, distributors, consultants and industry analysts working together to define the growing managed service opportunity.

“The 2019 MSP 501 winners are the most elite, innovative and strategic IT service providers on the planet, and they stand as a model of excellence in the industry,” says Kris Blackmon, Content Director of Channel Partners and Channel Futures and lead of the MSP 501 program. “As the MSP 501 Community grows, leagues of managed service providers learn from the successes of these winning companies, gaining insight into the best practices, strategies and technologies that elevate an MSP to the level of the 501 winners. Our heartfelt congratulations to the 2019 winners and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of both the 501 and the thriving managed services sector.”

Ten special award winners will be recognized at the MSP 501 Awards Gala at Channel Partners Evolution, held this year September 9-12 in Washington, D.C. Nominations for these special awards, including Digital Innovator of the Year, Executive of the Year and the Newcomer Award, were included in the MSP 501 application, and all candidates were encouraged to submit for them.

In addition to deciding the rankings, the survey drives the creation of an annual in-depth study of business and technology trends in the IT channel, released each year at the Channel Partners Evolution conference. The full MSP 501 Report leverages applicant responses, interviews with industry experts and historical data to give a well-rounded picture of the managed services opportunity.

The complete 2019 MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures.

Background

The 2019 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners. Data was collected online from March 1 through May 31, 2019. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, growth and other factors.

About The ITeam

The ITeam provides comprehensive IT services to Alberta and Calgary businesses and has over 20 years of experience. The ITeam offers critical access to Calgary’s leading On Demand and managed technical IT support, with an emphasis on consistent services that offer companies a competitive advantage.

The ITeam is a partner to any organization that wants access to their own virtual IT services team, with a full range of services available at a moment’s notice. From network support to server hosting, the ITeam meets all the technical needs of a business.

About Informa Tech

Channel Futures, Channel Partners Online, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and Channel Partners Evolution are part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in the Information and Communications (ICT) Technology sector. We help drive the future by inspiring the Technology community to design, build and run a better digital world through our market-leading research, media, training and event brands. Every year, we welcome 7,400+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events.

The ITeam named on of 50 best managed it companies in Canada

The ITeam Named One of Canada’s 50 Best Managed IT Companies

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Calgary-based managed services company, The ITeam, named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed IT Companies

50 best managed IT companiesCalgary, Alberta – February 2019 – We are pleased to announce that The ITeam Ltd. has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Managed IT Companies in Canada by TechnoPlanet, who hosted black-tie gala at the Old Mill in Toronto to celebrate the winners.

Top 50 Best Managed IT Companies in Canada is an award of excellence to recognize 50 Value Added Resellers (VARs) or Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in Canada. Of the over 1500 Canadian IT companies that qualified, only 50 were ultimately selected to receive the award.

What It Means to Be One of the 50 Best Managed IT Companies

“The ITeam is honored to be recognized with this prestigious award. I am proud of my entire team for their hard work and contribution to this.” – James Wagner, President of The ITeam Ltd.

This award is based on an analysis of over 200 data points covering 12 different business categories such as sales process, marketing, operations, financial and leadership. The award also takes into consideration an analysis of several public areas, such as the strength of our digital presence including our website, social media, search engine results and marketing campaigns as well as other activities such as charity, community work, customer testimonials and other achievements. Eight judges review and audit each company.

Julian Lee, CEO and President of the North American technology channel marketing and communications specialists TechnoPlanet, launched the 50 Best Managed IT Companies Awards program to recognize the VARs, MSPs and ITSPs who truly operate their businesses effectively. “The primary goal is simply to help all VARs, MSPs, ITSPs, MSSPs and ISVs to benchmark their best business practices and hopefully improve. Our big mission is to help the entire channel to become bigger, better, stronger and smarter so it may remain vibrant, well into the future.” – Julian Lee, CEO of Technoplanet.

ABOUT TECHNOPLANET & THE 50 BEST MANAGED SERVICE COMPANIES AWARD

TechnoPlanet is an international channel marketing and communications company that specializes in the technology industry. Since 1993, TechnoPlanet has been developing best-practice channel solutions that help technology manufacturers develop and manage their channel partners.

Over 1,800 nominees from 4 countries worldwide were evaluated in their business practices including Business Vision & Strategy, Operations Processes, Financial Management, Leadership & Management, Sales & Marketing Processes, and Customer Satisfaction. Winners were selected based on a rigorous review of the best practices that are used to run their business.

Award winners are amongst the best-of-the-best in the IT Channel in their country when it comes to running their businesses. They have the best business leaders in the IT industry, are poised to have sustainable success in the future, offer superior customer service, and attract and retain the top talent in the IT industry.

The ITeam Ranked Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers

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The ITeam Ranked Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers

11th Annual MSP 501 Identifies The ITeam among the World’s Most Forward-Thinking MSPs & Leading Trends in Managed Services

June 26, 2018 – The ITeam ranks among the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed service providers (MSPs), according to Channel Futures 11th-annual MSP 501 Worldwide Company Rankings.

The MSP 501 is the first, largest, and most comprehensive ranking of managed service providers worldwide. This year Channel Futures received a record number of submissions from Europe, Asia, South America, and beyond.

“Our entire team is deserving of this honour,” said James Wagner, President, TheITeam Ltd. “Each member of our team strives to deliver the most innovative and  comprehensive solutions to our clients, helping them achieve their goals while ensuring their ongoing security. We are proud to be recognized as a forward-thinking managed service provider.”

The MSP 501 winners and award recipients will be recognized at a special ceremony at Channel Partners Evolution, held this year October 9-12 in Philadelphia, as well as in the Fall issue of Channel Partners Magazine.

The complete 2018 MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures.

Background

The 2018 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners. Data was collected online from Feb. 28 through May 31, 2018. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, growth and other factors.

About The ITeam

The ITeam provides comprehensive IT services to Alberta and Calgary businesses and has over 20 years of experience. The ITeam offers critical access to Calgary’s leading On Demand and managed technical IT support, with an emphasis on consistent services that offer companies a competitive advantage.

The ITeam is a partner to any organization that wants access to their own virtual IT services team, with a full range of services available at a moment’s notice. From network support to server hosting, the ITeam meets all the technical needs of a business.

About Informa

Channel Futures, Channel Partners Online, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and Channel Partners Evolution are part of Informa, the international business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events group. Informa serves commercial, professional and academic communities, helping them connect and learn, and creating and providing access to content and intelligence that helps people and businesses work smarter and make better decisions faster.

Informa has over 10,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries and a presence in all major geographies. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

The ITeam Makes CDN’s Top 100 Solution Providers List Again (2018)

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Calgary, Alberta – April 30, 2018.

The ITeam, Calgary’s leading source for Managed IT support and cloud services, is pleased to announce that the Calgary-based managed services firm has again been recognized by Computer Dealer News (CDN) as one of the 2018 CDN Top 100 Solution Providers.

The top 100 IT solution providers were revealed during a gala awards ceremony on April 25 that celebrated the many contributions these firms have made to Canada’s technology sector. The ITeam has been recognized several times by Computer Dealer News.

The ITeam is dedicated to strengthening technology and cybersecurity of Alberta and Canada.

“The ITeam is honoured to once again be recognized by Computer Dealer News,” says James Wagner, President of The ITeam. “Our team is committed to delivering the most comprehensive managed IT and cybersecurity – and the highest levels of service – to clients throughout Alberta. Being named a CDN Top 100 Solution Provider is recognition for that commitment.”

Every year, CDN collects data to develop an industry benchmark report that ranks major Canadian IT solution providers. See the complete list: CDN Top 100 Solution Providers

About The ITeam

The ITeam has been delivering quality IT results for more than 20 years. As the shift to cloud computing has enabled businesses to be more nimble and capable of meeting customers’ needs, The ITeam has worked to provide the necessary support, security strategies, and partnership required to make the transitions easier. The ITeam delivers cost-effective, comprehensive, customized solutions to clients.

About Computer Dealer News

The voice of the IT solution provider community in Canada for more than thirty years — is the most widely read and trusted source of information for Canadian channel executives. Providing insightful commentary on technology products and services and covering the key players that are impacting this segment, CDN also delivers a critical analysis of the competitive landscape detailing both the challenges and opportunities facing solution providers. www.computerdealernews.com

Canada Is A World Leader in Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity is one of the largest concerns facing businesses today.

There is no real debate about it, particularly considering the massive cyber-attack that hit over 150,000 organizations in more than 100 countries.

As business software and technical capabilities increase, so do the abilities of hackers and cyber-extortionists.

Data ransoming is only one of the latest actions employed by online business pirates.

Cyber Attacks vs. Large Corporation

Canada Is A World Leader in Cybersecurity

Large corporations tend to take robust measures to guard against cyber-attacks, but even some of those are compromised occasionally.

Nearly all large corporations are spending increasingly large portions of their available IT budget on cybersecurity measures.

Many smaller businesses, including small, entrepreneurial companies, are realizing that they are not exempt from online piracy – especially as hackers realize that smaller businesses are an easy target.

And most medium-small businesses do not have adequate protection measures, which means they play an ongoing game of Russian roulette.

The financial numbers are alarming.

According to the World Economic Forum, businesses worldwide are likely to be hit by cyber-attacks that cause roughly $2 trillion in total damages.

Further, if proper security measures are not developed and deployed, that number could rise to as high as $90 trillion over the course of the following decade.

Cyber-liability insurance policies are multiplying rapidly, with premiums expected to triple in the next few years – reaching a total as high as $7.5 billion.

Cybersecurity in Canada

Canada currently sits in a unique position – vulnerable in many ways, like every other nation on Earth, but poised to be a true world leader in the area of cybersecurity.

If the Canadian government and Canadian companies continue to support cybersecurity initiatives, like the recent startup hubs, Canada has the capacity and resources to lead into the future.

Solid, extensive human capital

For obvious reasons, Toronto has been the Canadian pioneer in this effort.

Consider the following:

  • Every major Canadian bank is headquartered in Toronto.
  • Over 400,000 people are employed in the Toronto region’s technology sector.
  • Half of Canada’s FinTech employees (30,000 people) are based in the Toronto region.
  • Ontario has nine university-level cybersecurity degree programs.

In addition to Toronto, there are other Canadian cities with strong technology foundations.

Ottawa and Vancouver, for example, are home to many large companies and non-profit organizations that focus heavily on cybersecurity.

Government Involvement

The Canadian economy has suffered cyber-attack hits that have cost billions of dollars in real losses.

These attacks have targeted a wide range of organizations in multiple sensitive fields.

Particularly due to national security issues, Canadian lawmakers are examining the issue more closely and taking coordinated measures to stem the rising tide.

They are considering stronger regulations, more active cooperation with businesses and non-profit organizations, and increased funding.

Their latest budget includes almost $1 billion for technologies and initiatives that have direct impacts on cybersecurity.

Finally, they are consulting with Israel, the worldwide leader in cybersecurity and cyber-defence initiatives, about ways to strengthen Canada’s cybersecurity systems – and modelling Israel’s National Cyber Directorate and its efforts is a real possibility.

The Outlook

Based on the number of new venture capital initiatives focused exclusively or primarily on cybersecurity, Canada ranks 4th world-wide as a cybersecurity innovator.

As mentioned, cybersecurity-related university degrees are on the rise, creating an increasingly expert pool of technicians who are trained to combat cyber threats.

The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity has been created as a network security research and development centre.

Finally, one positive result of the new American protectionist policies is the anticipated retention of more Canadian experts and graduating university students, as well as an influx of foreign talent and business relocations.

Cybersecurity in Calgary

Calgary is home to the largest number of technology start-ups per capita and home to the highest per capita number of corporate headquarters and small businesses in Canada.

The ITeam understands the cybersecurity issues facing Canada in general and Alberta, specifically, and we are dedicated to helping make Alberta the centre of cyber strength and innovation.

We believe Alberta can have a major influence within the national discussion of this critical issue.

The ITeam is dedicated to making that happen, and we are excited about partnering with businesses and other organizations to realize this vision.

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