2025 Chicago Event Awards

Sponsor Awards
- Best in Show
  - Kaseya
    
    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.
  - NUSO
    
    NUSO is a multi-national communication focused Software as a Service (SaaS) provider. We deliver full stack solutions through authorized channel partners and regulated carriers.
    
    Our team is headquartered in University City, Missouri, USA with selling channels throughout the US, Canada and Western Europe. Our real-time service provisioning enables expedited and reliable customer experiences. Voice, Messaging (SMS), and complex communication and collaboration integrations are made possible using our "as a service" infrastructure: Communication Platform (CPaaS), Unified Communications (UCaaS), Contact Center (CCaaS).
    
    For more information, visit us at nuso.cloud.
- Best New Solution
  - Alta Labs
    
    Alta Labs provides networking solutions to MSPs, offering easy-to-use products catering to business and home needs. Alta Labs’ full ecosystem includes WiFi 6 Access Points, managed switches, and a router, and all can be used with the Alta Control cloud management interface or a local controller (hardware and software versions available). Our products include game-changing features such as our patented AltaPass™ multi-password technology. Our access points even offer recurring income opportunities using carrier offloading functionality. Try our products today with a specially priced NFR Starter Kit at www.alta.inc/nfr-starter-kit-distributor
- Best Distributor
  - TD SYNNEX
    
    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.
- Best On-Stage Presentation
  - Kaseya
    
    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.
- Best Expo Hall Presentation- Premier Sponsor
  - NUSO
    
    NUSO is a multi-national communication focused Software as a Service (SaaS) provider. We deliver full stack solutions through authorized channel partners and regulated carriers.
    
    Our team is headquartered in University City, Missouri, USA with selling channels throughout the US, Canada and Western Europe. Our real-time service provisioning enables expedited and reliable customer experiences. Voice, Messaging (SMS), and complex communication and collaboration integrations are made possible using our "as a service" infrastructure: Communication Platform (CPaaS), Unified Communications (UCaaS), Contact Center (CCaaS).
    
    For more information, visit us at nuso.cloud.
- Best Expo Hall Presentation- Silver Sponsor
  - TechGrid
- ROI Lightning Round Winner
  - Galactic Advisors
    
    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.
- Best Product or Platform
  - ThreatLocker
    
    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.
- Most Exciting Solution
  - Judy Security
- Best Security Solution
  - ThreatLocker
    
    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.
- Best Cloud-Based Solution
  - SysCloud
    
    SysCloud offers IT administrators of cloud-native businesses a single pane of glass to back up SaaS data, perform eDiscovery, recover from ransomware attacks, and identify data compliance gaps. The platform supports backups of critical SaaS applications such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks Online, and Box with plans to add support for dozens of other SaaS applications in the coming months. For more information, visit: https://www.syscloud.com/.
- Best Software Solution
  - SaaSAssure
    
    SaaSAssure is a differentiated platform for SaaS data protection ensuring the recovery, security and compliance of business-critical data. A game-changing solution for safeguarding cloud workloads, SaaSAssure is powered by Asigra, a trusted leader in backup and recovery software for 30+ years.
- Best Hardware Solution
  - Carbon Systems
    
    Carbon Systems is the go-to hardware supplier for MSPs and IT service providers. Here's why: We have fully optimized the order, image, and hardware delivery steps, and streamlined our warranty return policy so our MSP partners can spend more time keeping their customers happy and growing their business. Make the leap in operational efficiency and sign up with us at carbonsys.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
- Best Add-On Product
  - Galactic Advisors
    
    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.
- Best Revenue Booster
  - Channel Hunters
    
    Channel Hunters is more than just an appointment setting and lead generation company; we are catalysts for growth in the IT channel. Specializing in precise targeting, our team of expert Appointment Hunters delivers high-quality leads (Real Qualified Appointments) for MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, and Vendors. We set ourselves apart with our commitment to affordable, results-driven services without the burden of long-term contracts. Our approach is built on transparency, sustainability, and a dedication to helping our clients achieve sustained growth and success. You can sum us up with a few words.....Guaranteed Monthly Results, No Contracts, Affordable and Qualified Appointments. For more information, visit: channelhunters.com.
- ChannelPro Community Award
  - QuoteWerks
    
    QuoteWerks by Aspire Technologies Inc. is software for creating sales quotes and proposals.
- Editor's Choice
  - MSP Hub