Frederick, MD, March 4, 2025 — MainSpring, a cybersecurity, IT support, and automation firm, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized MainSpring on its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Security 100 category for 2025.
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 Managed Security 100, spotlighting MSPs with cloud-based security services expertise.
The MSP 500 list showcases and celebrates MSPs that are driving growth and innovation. These solution providers empower businesses with complex technologies so they can achieve their business goals without stretching financial resources.
MainSpring was chosen, in part, because of our outlook on the IT space for 2025. Small to medium-sized organizations need business-oriented technology advisors to help with efficient business transformation that focuses on return on investment. Organizations are challenged with operational inefficiencies, at the staff level. Automation and AI present opportunities to save measurable staff hours, impacting the organization's bottom line and security posture. Those supported by less-experienced staffed MSPs who outsource services themselves have experienced a degradation of service delivery and impact, leaving a gap in a high-demand market.
“The solution providers on our 2025 MSP 500 list deliver innovative managed services portfolios that enable clients of every size to be more agile and optimize their IT budgets as they grow their business,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and executive Editor CRN, at The Channel Company. “These are the companies that anticipate client tech needs and develop groundbreaking services and solutions that let customers focus on their core business so they can accelerate success.”
“In 2025, the biggest GenAI opportunities for our company lie in enhancing customer experiences through building personalized interactions, automating complex data analysis for faster decision-making, and improving cybersecurity by predicting and mitigating threats in real time” said Marshall Micheals, MainSpring’s CEO. “These advancements will drive efficiency and innovation across our operations.”
The MSP 500 list was featured in the February 2025 issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.crn.com/msp500 starting February 10.
About MainSpring
MainSpring is a cybersecurity, IT support, and automation firm that arms organizations with the strategy, tools, and resources to grow. We foster a family-friendly, innovative, challenging, fun working environment, winning countless awards for employee programs, growth, and innovation. For more information, visit gomainspring.com.
About The Channel Company
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