Let’s clear up something up front – the MSP 501 Newcomer of the Year isn’t for new companies. The candidate list includes MSPs who have been around for decades. It is for MSPs that are new to the MSP 501, and that includes an impressive group of companies.

Besides making the MSP 501 for the first time, these 10 applicants have demonstrated exceptional business performance, innovative approaches, and market differentiation. The winning organization will exemplify the qualities that define the next generation of managed service excellence. The Newcomer of the Year Award celebrates exceptional organizations that combine innovative business models, technological excellence, and client-focused delivery. Winners demonstrate not just what they've achieved, but how they've achieved it—setting new standards for excellence that will shape the industry's evolution.

Our Newcomer of the Year judges look at:

• Origin Story & Vision: What unique market insight or opportunity inspired the founding of the company, and how has that original vision evolved as you've grown?
• Business Model Innovation: How does the business model fundamentally differ from traditional MSP approaches, and what measurable advantages has this created?
• Market Differentiation: What specific capabilities, methodologies, or specializations truly distinguish the organization in today's competitive MSP landscape?
• Growth Strategy & Execution: What strategic decisions and tactical execution have driven rapid growth and enabled qualification for the MSP 501?
• Technology Leadership: How the MSP uses emerging technologies (AI, automation, advanced security, etc.) to create distinctive service offerings or operational advantages?
• Client Success Methodology: What innovative approaches has the MSP implemented to ensure exceptional client outcomes and satisfaction?
• Talent & Culture Development: How has the MSP built a team and organizational culture that supports growth objectives and service excellence?
• Future Vision: What are strategic priorities for continued growth, and how does the MSP plan to build upon its success to create lasting industry impact?

The 10 finalists:

WYRE Technology
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 53
Location: Chattanooga, TN
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 14
Primary customer size: Midmarket (101-999 employees)
Primary industries served: Education, Energy/Utilities, Logistics/Transportation, Manufacturing, Nonprofit Organizations

SupraITS
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 173
Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 650
Primary customer size: Midmarket (101-999 employees)
Primary industries served: Financial/Banking, Government (Public Sector: State, Local and Education), Logistics/Transportation, Manufacturing, Nonprofit Organizations

Micro-Tech USA
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 245
Location: Chicago, IL
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 28
Primary customer size: Midmarket (101-999 employees)
Primary industries served: Education, Health Care/Pharmaceutical, Insurance/Real Estate, Legal, Nonprofit Organizations

BNMC
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 257
Location: Woburn, MA
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 18
Primary customer size: Small business (26-100 employees)
Primary industries served: Financial/Banking, Government (Public Sector: State, Local and Education), Health Care/Pharmaceutical, Legal, Manufacturing

Datalink Networks
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 281
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 34
Primary customer size: Midmarket (101-999 employees)
Primary industries served: Education, Financial/Banking, Health Care/Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Retail

StrataDefense
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 302
Location: Wausau, WI
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 19
Primary customer size: Small business (26-100 employees)
Primary industries served: Construction/Architecture, Financial/Banking, Health Care/Pharmaceutical, Insurance/Real Estate, Logistics/Transportation

Fencecore
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 337
Location: Saunt-Laurent, QC, Canada
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 45
Primary customer size: Midmarket (101-999 employees)
Primary industries served: Financial/Banking, Information Technology, Insurance/Real Estate, Manufacturing, Retail

StoredTech
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 357
Location: Raleigh, NC
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 62
Primary customer size: Small business (26-100 employees)
Primary industries served: Government (Public Sector: State, Local and Education), Health Care/Pharmaceutical, Legal, Manufacturing, Nonprofit Organizations

Techary
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 423
Location: London, UK
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 75
Primary customer size: N/A
Primary industries served: Construction/Architecture, Financial/Banking, Insurance/Real Estate, Manufacturing, Telecommunications

IT for Education
2025 MSP 501 Ranking: 477
Location: Opa-locka, FL
2024 MSP 501 Ranking: N/A
Number of employees: 25
Primary customer size: Small business (26-100 employees)
Primary industries served: Education