CBTS Named to Prestigious CRN Tech Elite 250 for Seventh Consecutive Year

Recognition earned through the highest partner certifications in the industry, including AWS, Check Point, Cisco, Dell, EverPure, HPE, Intel, Microsoft, Nutanix, Nvidia, and Palo Alto Networks

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBTS, a leading provider of managed IT and networking solutions, has been named to the CRN Tech Elite 250 for the seventh consecutive year. The annual list from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, 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 areas such as artificial intelligence, infrastructure, cloud, and security.

CBTS holds more than 2,500 technical certifications from vendors, giving its engineering teams deep, hands-on expertise across the world’s most innovative solutions. This includes a growing portfolio of AI-specific certifications and partnerships — including Anthropic, AWS AI Competency, Juniper MIST, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto Networks, reflecting CBTS’ early and deliberate investment in the technologies driving AI outcomes.

Built on decades of strategic technology partnerships

CBTS specializes in helping enterprises and mid-market organizations in highly regulated industries modernize their infrastructure, secure their data, migrate to the cloud, and build technology foundations that AI demands to deliver real results.

“Seven consecutive years on this list reflects our sustained commitment to technical excellence at every level of our organization,” said Justin Rice, Chief Product and Technology Officer at CBTS. “Our clients trust us with their most critical technology decisions. As AI reshapes what's possible, that trust has to be backed by real engineering depth.”

CBTS has built deep strategic relationships with leading technology vendors developed over decades of partnership. These relationships give CBTS clients access to the highest tier of vendor support, early access to emerging platforms, and engineering teams with expert technical knowledge.

“Congratulations to the solution providers named to CRN’s Tech Elite 250 on this well-earned recognition of their commitment to advanced certifications and deep expertise in these critical technologies,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “These organizations continue to invest in expanding their capabilities so they can deliver exceptional IT solutions that help their customers succeed.”

This recognition adds to a strong run of industry honors for CBTS, including being named a CRN MSP 500 Elite 150, Cisco US Central Service Provider of the Year, and HPE Triple Platinum Plus Partner — HPE's most prestigious partner designation.

Learn more about CBTS' technology partnerships and how the company helps organizations build AI-ready technology foundations.

About CBTS

CBTS (#44 CRN Solution Provider 500) serves enterprise and mid-market clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions — including AI-enabled Services, Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, CBTS delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients’ transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit www.cbts.com.

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