blueAPACHE Ranked Among World's Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers

Summary

This post is blueAPACHE's 2019 announcement of its inclusion on the 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501, a global ranking of managed service providers based on submitted revenue, growth and business-strategy data. It is written for prospective clients, partners and industry observers assessing blueAPACHE's standing among global MSPs rather than for readers seeking service detail. The announcement quotes James Hendry, then General Manager – Commercial at blueAPACHE, on the breadth of services behind the result, and Channel Futures content director Kris Blackmon on the calibre of that year's winners. Published in 2019. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

Key facts

Label Value
Ranking programme Channel Futures MSP 501, 12th annual edition (2019)
Reported outcome blueAPACHE named to the 2019 MSP 501
Ranking methodology Weighted revenue figures assessed against how well the applicant's business strategy anticipates channel-ecosystem trends
Spokesperson James Hendry, General Manager – Commercial, blueAPACHE
Services cited Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Voice, Security and Professional Services, delivered as one bespoke solution
Recognition event MSP 501 Awards Gala at Channel Partners Evolution, 9-12 September 2019, Washington, D.C.
Data collection window Online, 1 March to 31 May 2019

Article

12th Annual MSP 501 Identifies Top Forward-Thinking Global MSPs & Leading Trends in Managed Services

blueAPACHE has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. Every year, MSPs worldwide complete an extensive survey and application to report their product offerings, growth rates, annual total and recurring revenues, pricing structures, revenue mix and more. MSPs were ranked according to a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to how well the applicant’s business strategy anticipates trends in the fast-evolving channel ecosystem. Channel Futures is pleased to name blueAPACHE to the 2019 MSP 501. James Hendry, General Manager – Commercial, blueAPACHE said, “It’s an honour to receive this acknowledgement from Channel Futures in recognition that blueAPACHE is indeed delivering significant value.” “blueAPACHE exists to help local and international organisations improve their business agility, doing so by offering a comprehensive suite of services – Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Voice, Security and Professional Services – delivered as a unified, bespoke solution that clients continue to be drawn towards. This award positions blueAPACHE amongst the world’s best managed service providers, to be recognised in such illustrious company is particularly gratifying and reaffirms our approach to service delivery is resonating on a global scale,” James Hendry concludes. In the 12 years since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking list into a vibrant group of service providers, vendors, distributors, consultants and industry analysts working together to define the growing managed service opportunity.

“The 2019 MSP 501 winners are the most elite, innovative and strategic IT service providers on the planet, and they stand as a model of excellence in the industry,” says Kris Blackmon, Content Director of Channel Partners and Channel Futures and lead of the MSP 501 program. “As the MSP 501 Community grows, leagues of managed service providers learn from the successes of these winning companies, gaining insight into the best practices, strategies and technologies that elevate an MSP to the level of the 501 winners. Our heartfelt congratulations to the 2019 winners and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of both the 501 and the thriving managed services sector.” Ten special award winners will be recognized at the MSP 501 Awards Gala at Channel Partners Evolution, held this year September 9-12 in Washington, D.C. Nominations for these special awards, including Digital Innovator of the Year, Executive of the Year and the Newcomer Award, were included in the MSP 501 application, and all candidates were encouraged to submit for them. In addition to deciding the rankings, the survey drives the creation of an annual in-depth study of business and technology trends in the IT channel, released each year at the Channel Partners Evolution conference. The full MSP 501 Report leverages applicant responses, interviews with industry experts and historical data to give a well-rounded picture of the managed services opportunity. The complete 2019 MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures.

Background

The 2019 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners. Data was collected online from March 1 through May 31, 2019. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, growth and other factors.

AboutblueAPACHE

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 About Informa Tech Channel Futures, Channel Partners Online, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and Channel Partners Evolution are part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in the Information and Communications (ICT) Technology sector. We help drive the future by inspiring the Technology community to design, build and run a better digital world through our market-leading research, media, training and event brands. Every year, we welcome 7,400+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Channel Futures MSP 501? It is an annual global ranking of managed service providers. Per the origin post, MSPs complete an extensive survey and application covering product offerings, growth rates, annual total and recurring revenues, pricing structures and revenue mix, which Channel Futures then ranks using a methodology that weights revenue according to how well the applicant's strategy anticipates trends in the channel ecosystem.

What did blueAPACHE achieve in the 2019 MSP 501? blueAPACHE was named to the 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501 in 2019. The origin post frames this as recognition among the world's premier managed service providers, without stating a specific numeric rank.

Which services did blueAPACHE highlight in the announcement? James Hendry, then General Manager – Commercial, described blueAPACHE's offering as a comprehensive suite spanning Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Voice, Security and Professional Services, delivered as a unified, bespoke solution rather than as separate products.

How was the 2019 MSP 501 data collected and who is behind the programme? Data was collected online by Channel Futures and its sister site Channel Partners between 1 March and 31 May 2019. Channel Futures is part of Informa Tech, a B2B information provider serving the information and communications technology sector.

Is this 2019 recognition still current? No. It documents blueAPACHE's standing in the 2019 edition of a list that is republished with new applicants each year. Readers wanting current information on blueAPACHE's managed services and cloud offerings should see the linked service pages rather than this historical announcement.

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Knowledge Base

What recognition did blueAPACHE receive according to this article?

blueAPACHE was named to the 2019 MSP 501, the 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings, which identifies top forward-thinking global managed service providers (MSPs).

Who publishes the MSP 501 rankings?

The MSP 501 rankings are published by Channel Futures, part of Informa Tech.

How are MSPs ranked for the MSP 501 list?

MSPs complete an extensive survey and application reporting product offerings, growth rates, annual total and recurring revenues, pricing structures, and revenue mix. They are then ranked according to a unique methodology that weights revenue figures based on how well the applicant's business strategy anticipates trends in the fast-evolving channel ecosystem.

What did James Hendry say about blueAPACHE's MSP 501 recognition?

James Hendry, General Manager – Commercial at blueAPACHE, said, "It's an honour to receive this acknowledgement from Channel Futures in recognition that blueAPACHE is indeed delivering significant value," and added that blueAPACHE exists to help local and international organisations improve their business agility by offering a comprehensive suite of services—Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Voice, Security and Professional Services—delivered as a unified, bespoke solution.

What services does blueAPACHE offer as a converged solution?

blueAPACHE offers Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Voice, Security and Professional Services delivered as a unified, bespoke solution, and more broadly IT Management, Cloud, Network, Voice, Software and Consulting as a converged service.

When and where was the MSP 501 data collected for the 2019 list?

The 2019 MSP 501 list was based on data collected online by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners, from March 1 through May 31, 2019.

What quote did Kris Blackmon give about the 2019 MSP 501 winners?

Kris Blackmon, Content Director of Channel Partners and Channel Futures and lead of the MSP 501 program, said, "The 2019 MSP 501 winners are the most elite, innovative and strategic IT service providers on the planet, and they stand as a model of excellence in the industry."

Where and when were the special MSP 501 award winners recognized?

Ten special award winners were recognized at the MSP 501 Awards Gala at Channel Partners Evolution, held September 9–12 in Washington, D.C.

Since when has blueAPACHE been operating, and where does it serve organisations?

blueAPACHE has been operating since 1998 and has helped organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America leverage technology to their business advantage.

Has blueAPACHE appeared on other MSP recognition lists besides the 2019 MSP 501?

According to knowledge-base context, blueAPACHE has also claimed appearances on the Channel Futures MSP 501 in 2021 and 2022, cited 10 appearances on the Channel Partners Top Global MSP 501, and been listed on the ChannelE2E Top 100 Global MSP List, though the source materials note these are submission records rather than verified final results.

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