Park Place Technologies Named to CRN’s MSP 500 List For 2026
February 20, 2026
Cleveland – February 20, 2026 — Park Place Technologies announced today that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2026.
CRN’s annual MSP 500 list is a comprehensive guide to the leading MSPs in North America. These companies deliver essential managed services that enhance business efficiency, simplify IT, and optimize return on technology investments for their customers.
The annual MSP 500 list is divided into three sections: the Pioneer 250, which recognizes MSPs focused on the small- and midsize-business market; the Elite 150, recognizing MSPs with a blend of on- and off-premises services for mostly midmarket and enterprise customers; and the Security MSP 100, spotlighting MSPs with cloud-based security services expertise.
The MSP 500 list showcases and celebrates MSPs that are driving growth and innovation. These companies empower businesses with complex technologies so they can achieve their business goals without stretching financial resources.
Park Place Technologies enters 2026 with strong momentum as data centers face growing demand driven by accelerating AI adoption. The company is uniquely positioned to help facilities operate reliably and efficiently through services designed to optimize performance and reduce downtime. Over the past year, Park Place has strengthened its capabilities by advancing R&D in immersion cooling and expanding its investments in AI and IT lifecycle management. Looking ahead, the company sees its greatest opportunities in next‑generation immersion cooling and sustainability‑focused technologies, which will play a central role in meeting the industry’s evolving infrastructure needs.
“The companies on our 2026 MSP 500 list are redefining what exceptional managed services look like—helping organizations of every size stay agile, maximize their IT investments and scale with confidence,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “These are the innovators who stay ahead of customer needs and deliver transformative services that free businesses to focus on what they do best and accelerate their success.”
The 2026 MSP 500 list will be featured online at crn.com/msp500 beginning Feb. 11.
About Park Place Technologies
Park Place Technologies is the global leader in data center and network optimization, supporting more than 25,000 organizations in 180+ countries, including half of the Fortune 500, by simplifying IT infrastructure management to improve performance and uptime.
Backed by the industry’s largest field‑based engineering force, advanced global operations centers and a powerhouse team of technical experts, Park Place helps customers significantly reduce costs on hardware maintenance, software technical support, hardware procurement and more—freeing IT teams to focus on innovation.
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