EDTS, the knowledge in technology, announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named EDTS to its 2016 Managed Service Provider 500 list in the Elite 150 category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. Their top-notch offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize their return on IT investments.

In today’s fast-paced business environments, MSPs play an important role in helping companies leverage new technologies without straining their budgets or losing focus on their core business. CRN’s MSP 500 list shines a light on the most forward thinking and innovative of these key organizations.

The list is divided into three categories: the MSP Pioneer 250, recognizing companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, recognizing large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on-premise and off-premise services; and the MSP Hosting Service Provider 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premise, cloud-based services.

EDTS meets every requirement to receive the title of an Elite 150 company. Their system of documented plans, open communication and detailed written procedures ensures consistency and quality every time. From hiring the most qualified team members to delivering “Excuse-free IT”, EDTS is a clear industry leader in both technology and service.

“MSPs meet a critical need in the IT market, providing customized, turnkey services that allow for predictable operational expenses, effective control of expenditures, precise allocation of limited resources and convenient access to on-demand and pay-as-you-go technology,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. “We congratulate the service providers of the MSP 500, who continually reinvent themselves to successfully meet their customers’ changing needs, helping businesses get the most out of their IT investments and sharpen their competitive edge.”

“We are honored to be recognized alongside such innovative and customer-oriented companies,” said Charles Johnson, CEO of EDTS. “Our team is relentless in delivering top technology solutions and unmatched customer service. We are excited to have our efforts acknowledged and will continue to surpass our clients’ expectations, in both service and support.”