11th Annual MSP 501 Identifies World’s Most Forward-Thinking Managed Service Providers (MSPs) & Leading Trends in Managed Services.

Technology Associates 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. Applications poured in from Europe, Asia, South America and beyond.

“I’m so honored and humbled to announce that Technology Associates made the Top Managed Service Providers in the world on our very first try at this competition,” said Eric Hobbs, CEO, Technology Associates. “There are a ton of people to credit for this success including our awesome clients and our incredible staff who are dedicated to delivering outstanding service. I want to thank each of you for the trust and dedication to our mission. It’s been a fantastic 21 years, but we’re just getting started.”

Channel Futures is pleased to honor Technology Associates.

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.

“This year’s applicant pool was the largest and most diverse in the history of the survey, and our winners represent the health and progressivity of the managed services market,” says Kris Blackmon, Channel Futures content director and editor of the MSP 501. “They’re growing their revenue, expanding their customer influence and exploring new technology that will propel them for years to come.”

About Technology Associates

Providing Managed IT Services and Support for businesses in the Raleigh area since 1997, Technology Associates has a unique approach to IT managed services. A process centered around improving business efficiency, lowering capital costs and exposing hidden risks. All IT Services companies claim to be “proactive,” but Technology Associates puts their money where their mouth is by structuring a relationship that transfers all IT risks to us under a fixed fee agreement.

“The real reason people pick us over others is our best practices that have been proven over and over to lower reactive support issues over time,” says Eric Hobbs, CEO, Technology Associates. “Our process paints a very clear picture of your technology and risks that often lie hidden until too late.”