Align Named to the Prestigious CRN Tech Elite 250 for 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today its recognition on the 2025 Tech Elite 250 List by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. This win comes as their second CRN Award win of the year, following placement on the 2025 CRN MSP 500 list earlier this year.

This annual list highlights solution providers based in the U.S. and Canada that are committed to excellence and distinguish themselves by attaining top-tier certifications and specializations from leading technology vendors in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), infrastructure, cloud, and security.

To support customers through the growing complexities of IT and the rise of cutting-edge technologies like AI, the solution providers on this list uphold rigorous levels of training and certification from strategic IT vendors, often aiming for the pinnacle tiers within these vendors' partner programs. Whether they are strategic service providers, systems integrators, managed service providers, or value-added resellers, these elite solution providers are committed to their clients’ success.

Over the past year, Align Managed Services has continued to demonstrate its dedication to providing best in class managed services and cybersecurity solutions to its clients. From the addition of two new features to Align Guardian, its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) tool, to the implementation of Microsoft Copilot 365 as an integral part of its Managed Services offering, these constant improvements ensure that clients of Align Managed Services have all the tools they need for their businesses to thrive.

“We are honored to once again be recognized on the CRN Tech Elite 250 list,” says Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services. “At Align, we remain committed to investing in both our people and our solutions to deliver best-in-class managed services and cybersecurity. Over the past year, we have made significant enhancements to our Managed Threat Protection and SOC services, reinforcing our leadership in defending clients against an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.”

"Congratulations to the solution providers on CRN’s Tech Elite 250 for this recognition of their dedication to achieving top-level certifications and comprehensive proficiency in these critical technologies," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor of CRN at The Channel Company. "These companies are committed to expanding their expertise so they can consistently deliver outstanding IT solutions that help their customers thrive."

Coverage of the Tech Elite 250 will be featured in the April issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.CRN.com/techelite250 beginning March 17.

About Align

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For over 37 years, leading firms worldwide have relied on Align to guide them through IT challenges, delivering complete, secure solutions for business change and growth. Align is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has offices in New York City, London, Virginia, Arizona, New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco, Salt Lake City & Portland. Learn more at www.align.com.

About The Channel Company:

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