CBTS Named to CRN's MSP 500 List in Elite 150 Category for Third Consecutive Year

Award recognizes CBTS as a top provider of managed services serving mid-market and enterprise organizations

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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CBTS, a leading provider of managed IT and networking solutions, has been named to CRN's Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for the third consecutive year. The Elite 150 recognizes the most capable and comprehensive MSPs serving mid-market and enterprise organizations, distinguished by deep technical expertise, operational maturity, and the ability to manage complex, mission-critical environments.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights CBTS' strong capabilities in delivering comprehensive technology solutions, including cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data protection, and application services, to support the transformative business initiatives of its enterprise and mid-market clients.

The details

CBTS earned its placement on the CRN MSP 500 list through the strength of its managed services portfolio, supported by proactive 24x7 operations. The company has also demonstrated industry-leading client satisfaction, with a Net Promoter Score of 82, more than 20 points above industry benchmarks. In 2025, CBTS processed over 600,000 client service events while consistently meeting contractual service-level agreements (SLAs).

  • CBTS has been named to the CRN MSP 500 list in the Elite 150 category for the third consecutive year.
  • In 2025, CBTS processed more than 600,000 client service events.

The players

CBTS

A leading provider of managed IT and networking solutions.

CRN

A publication that recognizes top managed service providers through its MSP 500 list.

Jennifer Follett

VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company.

Brandon Bowman

Chief Delivery Officer at CBTS.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company (CRN)

“Being recognized in the Elite 150 reflects our relentless commitment to our clients. We support complex environments for both large enterprises and mid-market organizations, and our differentiator is how we design managed services around each client's goals. This recognition highlights the operational discipline and deep expertise required to deliver the reliability, security, and business outcomes our clients depend on.”

— Brandon Bowman, Chief Delivery Officer at CBTS (CBTS)

The takeaway

CBTS' third consecutive recognition in the CRN MSP 500 Elite 150 category underscores its ability to deliver comprehensive, reliable, and secure managed IT solutions that help enterprise and mid-market clients achieve their transformative business goals.