[Nashville, TN] — [March 17, 2026] — Arctiq, a leading global provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized the company on its 2026 Tech Elite 250 list.
This annual list highlights solution providers based in the U.S. and Canada that are committed to excellence and distinguish themselves by attaining top-tier certifications and specializations from leading technology vendors in areas such as artificial intelligence, infrastructure, cloud, and security.
To support customers through the growing complexities of IT and the rise of cutting-edge technologies like AI, the solution providers on this list uphold rigorous levels of training and certification from strategic IT vendors, often aiming for the pinnacle tiers within these vendors’ partner programs. Whether they are strategic service providers, systems integrators, managed service providers or value-added resellers, these elite solution providers are committed to their customers’ success.
Arctiq was recognized for its continued investment in advanced certifications, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships across leading technology ecosystems. Verinext, which recently united with Arctiq, was also recognized on the list, further bolstering the combined organization’s position in the technology ecosystem. Arctiq continues to expand its technical capabilities through investments in talent development, certifications, and continuous skilling, while strengthening security operations to provide deeper visibility and faster response for customers.
“We are honored to be recognized by CRN on the Tech Elite 250 list,” said Paul Kerr, CEO at Arctiq. “This recognition reflects the ongoing investments we are making in our people, certifications, and strategic partnerships to deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers. These efforts continue to expand our technical depth and delivery capabilities across North America, enabling us to support customers as they modernize, secure, and operate increasingly complex environments.”
“Congratulations to the solution providers named to CRN’s Tech Elite 250 on this well‑earned recognition of their commitment to advanced certifications and deep expertise in these critical technologies,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “These organizations continue to invest in expanding their capabilities so they can deliver exceptional IT solutions that help their customers succeed.”
Coverage of the 2026 Tech Elite 250 is featured online at crn.com/techelite250
About Arctiq
Arctiq is a global technology services firm redefining how modern enterprises architect intelligence. Through integrated professional and managed services across Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Networking & Connected Experiences, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Autonomous Operations & Intelligence, and Enterprise Service Management, Arctiq unifies strategy, architecture, and operations to simplify complexity at scale. By aligning infrastructure, security, data, automation, and service governance into a cohesive operating model, Arctiq enables organizations to reduce operational friction, improve resilience, and make better, faster decisions as their environments evolve. www.arctiq.com
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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