blueAPACHE ranked 77 on MSPmentor Global Edition

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This post is blueAPACHE's 2017 press release announcing its placement at number 77 on Penton Technology's MSPmentor 501 Global Edition, a worldwide ranking of the top 501 managed service providers. It is written for prospective clients, partners and industry observers tracking blueAPACHE's standing among global MSPs, rather than for readers seeking current service detail. The release quotes Managing Director Chris Marshall on blueAPACHE's converged emPOWER suite as the differentiator behind the improved ranking, and notes the list marked its tenth anniversary that year. Published in 2017. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

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Melbourne, Australia – For the sixth consecutive year, blueAPACHE have been named on Penton Technology’s annual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition – a distinguished list and report identifying the world’s top 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This year, blueAPACHE ranked 77 out of 501 recognised service providers in the world, jumping ahead by 7 positions from last year and are one of only 3 Australian companies to make the top 100. 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the industry’s most respected list of MSPs. It is based on data collected by MSPmentor and its partner, Clarity Channel Advisors between February and May this year. The methodology used to arrive at the ranking leverages insights gleaned from real-world customer interactions and more than a decade of experience working in the MSP community. In addition to recurring revenue, it examines the business models, technologies, vertical markets and customer segments in order to identify the top managed services and cloud service providers.

“It is an honour to be recognised again on a global stage” said Chris Marshall, blueAPACHE Managing Director. “Since first appearing on this list in 2012, we have strengthened our position each year. Our strong focus on customer service, consultative partnering and being a single point of accountability for our clients has contributed towards making us a global leader in the MSP space. Our converged emPOWER suite of services integrates all our offerings – Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Voice, Software and Consulting – into a comprehensive, unified, bespoke solution that clients are drawn towards. This is a unique differentiator and the reason we continue to move up the MSPMentor Global Edition.” The complete 2017 MSP 501 list is available at www.mspmentor.net (registration required).

About blueAPACHE

Since 1998, the multi-awarded blueAPACHE has helped organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America leverage technology to their business advantage by delivering comprehensive IT Management, Cloud, Network, Voice, Software and Consulting as a converged service – when they need it, as they need it. This is true IT as a Service. This is blueAPACHE. To learn more, visit www.blueapache.com.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MSPmentor 501 Global Edition? It is an annual worldwide ranking of the top 501 managed service providers, published at the time by Penton Technology in partnership with research firm Clarity Channel Advisors. Per the origin post, the methodology draws on real-world customer interactions and looks beyond recurring revenue to business models, technologies, vertical markets and customer segments.

Where did blueAPACHE rank in 2017, and how did that compare with the year before? blueAPACHE ranked 77 out of 501 recognised providers, an improvement of 7 positions on its prior-year placement, and the post states it was one of only 3 Australian companies to reach the top 100 that year.

How long had blueAPACHE been appearing on this list by 2017? The post states 2017 was blueAPACHE's sixth consecutive year on the list, with Chris Marshall noting the company first appeared in 2012.

What did blueAPACHE credit for its improved ranking? Chris Marshall attributed the result to blueAPACHE's focus on customer service, consultative partnering, and single point of accountability, delivered through its converged emPOWER suite spanning Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Voice, Software and Consulting as one bespoke solution.

Is this 2017 ranking still relevant today? No. It reflects a historical placement on a list that has since been superseded by other industry rankings, including the Channel Futures MSP 501 that blueAPACHE has since appeared on. Readers wanting current information on blueAPACHE's managed services and cloud offerings should see the linked service pages.

Related

• emPOWER Cloud
• Cloud services
• Managed services
• Core network and data centre interconnect
• Connectivity

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origin post (2017)

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