Network Essentials has been named to CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. It is the fifth time the Charlotte managed IT and cybersecurity company has been named to the list since 2021, following 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. The listing is on CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 page for Network Essentials.
What the Pioneer 250 recognizes
CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, publishes the MSP 500 each year. The list has three categories, and the Pioneer 250 recognizes managed service providers whose business is built around small and mid-sized businesses.
What it means for our clients
The recognition reflects the way we work: security-first managed IT for small and mid-sized businesses, with a continued focus on clients that have to meet compliance requirements. Network Essentials has served Charlotte businesses since 2002 and is led by a CISSP.
Learn more about our managed IT services in Charlotte and cybersecurity services, or see every recognition we have earned on our awards and recognition page. The 2025 recognition is covered in our 2025 announcement.
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