blueAPACHE rapidly climb the global MSPMentor 501 list - up 30 places!

Summary

This post is blueAPACHE's 2016 press release announcing it climbed 30 places on Penton Technology's MSPmentor 501 Global Edition, ranking 84 out of 501 recognised managed service providers worldwide. 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 the service strategy behind the jump and MSPmentor Editor in Chief Aldrin Brown on the state of the sector that year. Published in 2016. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

Key facts

Label Value
Ranking programme Penton Technology MSPmentor 501 Global Edition, 2016
Reported outcome blueAPACHE ranked 84 of 501, a jump of 30 positions on the prior year
Consecutive years on the list at time of publication Fifth consecutive year
Data collection Compiled by MSPmentor and Clarity Channel Advisors, March to April 2016
Spokesperson Chris Marshall, Managing Director, blueAPACHE
Services cited as differentiator Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Business Continuity and Voice, delivered as a single customised service with one point of accountability
Third-party commentary Aldrin Brown, then Editor in Chief of MSPmentor, congratulated blueAPACHE on the recognition

Article

Press release

Melbourne, Australia – blueAPACHE, a leading managed network and cloud solutions provider for organisations with business critical IT requirements, has continued its climb up the list of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) on Penton Technology’s annual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition – a distinguished list and report identifying the world’s top 501 MSPs. This year, blueAPACHE jumped forward 30 positions, ranking 84 out of 501 recognised service providers in the world.

“We are honoured to be featured on this important industry list for the fifth year in a row” said Chris Marshall, blueAPACHE Managing Director. “Our steep rise up the ranks is a validation that our service strategy, offering and commitment continues to resonate well in the market. “By delivering Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Business Continuity and Voice as a single customised service to suit each client, and backing this with our unique single point of accountability creates genuine market differentiation. These make us stand out in the mid-market, and are the reason we continue to move up the MSPMentor list.” The 2016 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by MSPmentor and its partner, Clarity Channel Advisors. Data was collected online from March through April 2016. The MSP 501 list recognises top cloud service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, growth and other factors and services. “On behalf of Penton and MSPmentor, I would like to congratulate blueAPACHE for its recognition as an MSP 501 honoree,” said Aldrin Brown, Editor in Chief, MSPmentor. “The managed service provider market is evolving at a rapid pace and the companies showcased on the 2016 MSP 501 list represent the most agile, flexible and innovative organisations in the industry.” The 2016 list includes a number of improvements and refinements to ensure that the annual ranking is the most complete, precise and forward-looking study available on the managed service provider market. This year’s study honed in on the business models, technologies, vertical markets and customers segments that MSP companies leverage most. It also leveraged a new and improved ranking algorithm and methodology set to become the universal benchmark by which MSP organisations can be compared, year after year. This updated methodology and new research partner will ensure Penton Technology’s annual list of leading MSP organisations will be the industry’s finest ever. The complete 2016 MSP 501 list is available at MSPmentor.net. 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 or follow us on Twitter @blue_APACHE About Penton
Penton is an innovative information services company that empowers nearly 20 million business decision makers in markets that drive more than 12 trillion dollars in purchases each year. Our products inform with rich industry insights and workflow tools; engage through dynamic events, education and networking; and advance business with powerful marketing services programs. Penton is the way smart businesses buy, sell and grow. Headquartered in New York, Penton is privately owned by MidOcean Partners and Wasserstein & Co., LP. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com or follow us on Twitter @PentonNow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MSPmentor 501 Global Edition? It is a 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 2016 edition used an updated ranking algorithm and methodology intended to become the industry's benchmark for comparing MSPs.

How far did blueAPACHE climb in the 2016 ranking, and where did it land? The post states blueAPACHE jumped 30 positions to rank 84 out of 501 recognised service providers, describing this as its "steep rise up the ranks."

How long had blueAPACHE been appearing on this list by 2016? The post states 2016 was blueAPACHE's fifth consecutive year being featured on the list.

What did blueAPACHE credit for the improved ranking? Chris Marshall attributed the jump to blueAPACHE's strategy of delivering Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Business Continuity and Voice as a single customised service to suit each client, backed by a single point of accountability, which he described as genuine market differentiation in the mid-market.

Is this 2016 ranking still relevant today? No. It reflects a historical placement on a list from 2016. 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

How many positions did blueAPACHE climb on the 2016 MSPMentor 501 Global Edition list?

blueAPACHE jumped forward 30 positions on Penton Technology's 2016 MSPmentor 501 Global Edition list.

What rank did blueAPACHE achieve on the 2016 MSPmentor 501 list?

blueAPACHE ranked 84 out of 501 recognised service providers in the world on the 2016 MSPmentor 501 Global Edition list.

When was this press release about blueAPACHE's MSPmentor 501 ranking published?

The press release was published on May 31, 2016.

Who commented on blueAPACHE's ranking rise, and what did they say?

Chris Marshall, blueAPACHE Managing Director, said, "We are honoured to be featured on this important industry list for the fifth year in a row... Our steep rise up the ranks is a validation that our service strategy, offering and commitment continues to resonate well in the market."

How many consecutive years had blueAPACHE been featured on the MSPmentor 501 list as of 2016?

As of 2016, blueAPACHE had been featured on the MSPmentor 501 list for the fifth year in a row.

What services did Chris Marshall credit for blueAPACHE's market differentiation?

Chris Marshall credited delivering Managed Services, Cloud, Network, Business Continuity and Voice as a single customised service to suit each client, backed by a unique single point of accountability, as creating genuine market differentiation.

Who was the Editor in Chief of MSPmentor quoted in the press release, and what did they say?

Aldrin Brown, Editor in Chief of MSPmentor, congratulated blueAPACHE for its recognition as an MSP 501 honoree, stating that the companies on the 2016 MSP 501 list "represent the most agile, flexible and innovative organisations in the industry."

What criteria and data sources were used to compile the 2016 MSP 501 list?

The 2016 MSP 501 list was based on data collected online from March through April 2016 by MSPmentor and its partner, Clarity Channel Advisors, recognising top cloud service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, growth and other factors and services.

What improvements were made to the 2016 MSP 501 list methodology?

The 2016 list included improvements and refinements focusing on business models, technologies, vertical markets and customer segments, and leveraged a new and improved ranking algorithm and methodology intended to become the universal benchmark for comparing MSP organisations year after year.

Since when has blueAPACHE been operating, and what services does it offer according to the press release?

Since 1998, blueAPACHE has helped organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America leverage technology through comprehensive IT Management, Cloud, Network, Voice, Software and Consulting delivered as a converged service, described as "true IT as a Service."

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