2026 Channel Choice Awards: The Elite Among MSPs’ Top Brands

Channel Choice Awards

• 2026 Channel Choice Awards

  These brands, listed alphabetically, ranked highest in all three 2026 Brand Preference Guide categories.
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    Acronis
    A cyber protection powerhouse that delivers integrated backup, ransomware defense, and EDM.
    Acronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), and enterprise IT departments. Acronis solutions are highly efficient and designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate, and recover from modern cyberthreats with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Acronis offers the most comprehensive security solution on the market for MSPs with its unique ability to meet the needs of diverse and distributed IT environments.
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    Addigy
    A market-defining Apple device management platform for MSPs supporting macOS and iOS.

    Addigy provides solutions for managing Macs and iOS devices from the web

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    Schneider Electric
    APC by Schneider Electric
    An authority in power protection and resilient infrastructure for data centers and distributed IT.

    Schneider Electric is your energy technology partner. Schneider Electric electrifies, automates and digitalizes every industry, business and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.

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    Barracuda
    A powerful innovator in securing email, networks, and cloud environments.
    As the MSP-dedicated business unit of Barracuda Networks, Barracuda MSP enables IT managed service providers to offer multi-layered security and data protection services to their customers through our award-winning products and purpose-built MSP management platforms. Barracuda MSP’s partners-first approach focuses on providing enablement resources, channel expertise, and robust, scalable MSP solutions designed around the way managed service providers create solutions and do business.
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    A global security pioneer for advanced threat prevention across networks and endpoints.

    Check Point Software Technologies Inc. offers network and endpoint security solutions and services.

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    Cisco Systems
    A technology giant shaping the future of networking, security, and connectivity worldwide.

    Cisco Systems Inc. is a provider of IP-based networking and other products related to the communications and IT industry.

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    ConnectWise
    A cornerstone MSP platform unifying PSA, RMM, automation, and operational growth tools.

    ConnectWise empowers the most successful technology service providers in The IT Nation by preparing them not only for today but for the future. We connect them to a powerful suite of software solutions, an extensive platform of integrations, and the largest global community of IT professionals. Our tools and services allow partners to automate repetitive tasks, standardize service delivery, and manage information to help their businesses grow.

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    CyberFOX
    An MSP-focused identity security firm simplifying privileged access and password management.
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    Cytracom
    A secure communications provider for encrypted voice, networking, and Zero Trust connectivity.

    Cytracom gives small businesses the opportunity to experience the quality and features of big business Hosted VoIP. Cytracom is 100% partner driven, and its model is built entirely around the channel.

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    D&H Distributing Co.
    A channel-first technology distributor empowering partners with enablement, education, and growth resources.

    D&H Distributing Co. Inc. is a technology distributor of IT and electronics offering end-to-end solutions for today's reseller and retailer and the clients they serve across the SMB and consumer markets.

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    Datto
    A business continuity specialist delivering backup and disaster recovery built specifically for MSPs.
    At Datto, we believe there is no limit to what small to medium size businesses can achieve with the right technology and support. That starts with streamlining and simplifying your operations. Datto RMM is one of Datto's leading solutions allowing MSPs to remotely secure, monitor and manage endpoints to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Learn more about how Datto can help your business!
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    Dell Technologies
    A global IT manufacturer powering businesses with hardware, infrastructure, and data solutions.

    Dell Technologies is the leader in digital transformation that drives business success. Includes brands such as Dell, Dell EMC, VMware, RSA, Virtustream, Pivotal, SecureWorks, etc.

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    Fortinet
    A high-performance security leader protecting the entire digital attack surface.

    Fortinet Inc. provides network security appliances and unified threat management (UTM) solutions.

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    Galactic Advisors
    A security advisory firm that helps MSPs deliver defensible security through independent validation.
    Galactic Advisors empowers MSPs to generate high-margin recurring revenue with turnkey third-party security assessments—plus the training, tools, and support MSPs need to sell and deliver competitively differentiated security and cyber compliance services. If you’re an MSP looking for a clear path to scalable growth and greater profitability, reach out to Galactic Advisors today at galacticadvisors.com.
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    GoTo
    LogMeIn
    A remote-work technology provider of secure access, support, and collaboration from anywhere.

    GoTo, formerly LogMeIn Inc., is a flexible-work provider of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-based remote work tools for collaboration and IT management, with products including GoTo Connect, GoTo Resolve, Rescue, Central, and more,

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    Huntress
    A human-driven security company delivering MDR and threat detection designed for MSPs.
    Huntress Labs is a leading provider of advanced threat detection and actionable cybersecurity intelligence for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs), and enterprises. Huntress has pioneered an effective and affordable method to address threats at a layer that is often overlooked—footholds that are indicative of malicious activity on customer endpoints. By providing expert analysis and actionable insights based on investigation into those activities, Huntress enables corporate IT teams to quickly resolve incidents. With Huntress, MSPs can reduce cybersecurity response labor, retain and grow their client base, and differentiate themselves from the competition. For more information, visit: huntress.com.
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    Ingram Micro
    One of the world’s largest tech distributors connecting vendors and partners in the IT ecosystem.

    Ingram Micro Inc. is a distributor with a comprehensive IT products and services portfolio, offering partners such benefits as marketing, technical, and financial support.

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    Kaseya
    An IT management and security platform built to help MSPs scale operations and profitability.
    Kaseya exists to empower the unsung heroes of the global economy - IT and security professionals who provide the vital technology small to midsized businesses rely on to function and compete in the modern economy. At the core of our mission is Kaseya 365, an AI-driven platform that unifies endpoint, user, and other IT services into simple, affordable, and incredibly efficient subscriptions. By reducing cost, complexity, and risk, Kaseya 365 helps multi-function (do-it-all) IT professionals improve profitability and efficiency with streamlined applications and automated workflows, enabling them to focus on delivering essential IT services that keep the world running. To learn more, visit kaseya.com.
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    Lenovo
    A global hardware innovator delivering PCs, servers, and smart infrastructure solutions.

    Lenovo is a computing manufacturer of business and consumer PCs, servers, workstations, and mobile devices.

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    Microsoft
    A technology titan powering productivity, cloud platforms, and enterprise security across the globe.

    Microsoft Corp. is a provider of software, services, and solutions that enable SMBs to grow by leveraging powerful, affordable technologies such as cloud computing.

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    Pax8
    A modern cloud marketplace transforming how MSPs buy, sell, and manage cloud solutions.

    Pax8 is a cloud commerce marketplace focused on the delivery of cloud-based solutions to a global network of channel partners and their customers.

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    Proofpoint
    A human-centric security protection provider for email, identity, and digital collaboration threats.
    Proofpoint protects your people, data, and brand from advanced threats and compliance risks with cybersecurity solutions that work. Built on advanced analytics and a cloud architecture, our platform secures the way your people work today—through email, mobile apps, and social media. Some attacks get through even the best defenses. That’s why our solutions also proactively safeguard the critical information people create. We reduce your attack surface by managing this data and protecting it as you send, store, and archive it. And when things go wrong, we equip security teams with the right intelligence, insight, and tools to respond quickly. For more information, visit: https://www.proofpoint.com/us.
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    SaaS Alerts
    A SaaS security platform helping MSPs monitor, detect, and remediate cloud application threats.
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    SonicWall
    A network security provider delivering real-time threat intelligence and next-gen firewall protection.

    SonicWall provides network, content, Web, and email security, as well as secure remote access and BC solutions.

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    Sophos Ltd.
    A cybersecurity company that delivers endpoint protection and managed detection and response at scale.

    Sophos delivers superior cybersecurity outcomes by providing cybersecurity as a service to protect companies of all sizes from the most advanced cyberthreats. Their cybersecurity products and services include managed detection and response (MDR), firewall, email, endpoint (XDR), and cloud native security protection. Sophos products and services defend against ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Get a personal walk-through of the Sophos MSP platform and program today »

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    TD SYNNEX
    A global technology distributor and solutions aggregator powering IT channel partner success.
    TD SYNNEX (created through the merger of Tech Data and SYNNEX) is an IT distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. TD SYNNEX helps MSPs cut through complexity and get the right products, services, and support when they need it. The company brings together deep line-card expertise and strong channel relationships to help providers stay competitive and serve clients with confidence. From cloud to security to devices, TD SYNNEX gives partners a clear path to grow. For more information, visit: tdsynnex.com.
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    ThreatLocker
    A Zero Trust security platform enforcing deny-by-default control to stop ransomware and threats.
    To stop ransomware and other malicious behaviors, you need to do more than look for threats. Reduce your surface areas of attack with policy-driven endpoint security and change the paradigm from blocking known threats, to blocking everything that is not trusted. Combined with Ringfencing and storage policies, you enhance your zero-trust protection and block attacks that live off the land. Learn more at threatlocker.com.