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Sword & Shield Enterprise Security Makes CRN 2017
Solution Provider 500 List for 10th Year in a Row
Leading national
cybersecurity firm continues placement in annual ranking of the largest and
most successful North American solution providers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – June 8, 2017 – Sword &
Shield Enterprise Security, a leading national cybersecurity firm based in
Knoxville, Tennessee, was named by CRN®, a
brand of The Channel Company, to its
2017 Solution Provider 500 list, an annual ranking of the largest technology
integrators, solution providers, and IT consultants in North America by revenue.
“For a decade now,
we’ve been recognized by CRN for our ability to provide advances in
cybersecurity solutions to our clients,” said John McNeely, president and CEO
of Sword & Shield Enterprise Security. “This longevity speaks not only to
the reputation we’ve built, but also to the trust our valued customers put in
us and the quality of services our team members provide. Earning the Solution
Provider 500 designation for the 10th year in a row is an
accomplishment we’re proud to claim.”
McNeely also
pointed out that maintaining a place on the Solution Provider 500 list requires
continued effort and growth.
“Over the past
year we’ve reached several milestones, including becoming the federal government’s
top insider threat vendor. As we continue to grow, we look to put Knoxville and
East Tennessee squarely in the conversation as a national hub for cybersecurity
innovation.”
The Solution
Provider 500 is CRN’s predominant channel partner award list, serving as the
industry standard for recognition of the most successful solution provider
companies in the channel since 1995.
“CRN’s Solution
Provider 500 list spotlights the North American IT channel partner
organizations that have earned the highest revenue over the past year,
providing a valuable resource to vendors looking for top solution providers to
partner with,” said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company. “The companies
on this year’s list represent an incredible, combined revenue of over $318
billion, a sum that attests to their success in staying ahead of rapidly
changing market demands. We extend our sincerest congratulations to each of
these top-performing solution providers and look forward to their future
pursuits and successes.”
This year, for
the first time since 2010, the complete list will be published on CRN.com,
making it readily available to vendors seeking out top solution providers to
partner with.
To see the
complete CRN Solution Provider 500 list, visit http://www.crn.com/sp-500/.
About the
Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel
performance with their dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and
education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel
catalyst, they connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and
end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, they
draw from their deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for
ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. For more information,
visit www.thechannelco.com.
About Sword
& Shield Enterprise Security
Protecting critical data for 20 years, Sword & Shield
Enterprise Security, Inc. is a nationally recognized cybersecurity provider with
solutions designed to meet the needs of a dynamic security and compliance landscape.
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sword & Shield specializes in
security, risk and compliance assessment, managed security services, enterprise
security consulting, security incident response and forensics, and technical
solutions. Sword & Shield services a broad spectrum of industries,
including healthcare, retail, legal, banking and finance, manufacturing, and the
public sector.
Sword & Shield hosts the EDGE Security Conference, a
world-class cybersecurity conference where complex business problems meet real
world solutions. EDGE2017 will take place on Oct. 17-18, 2017 at the Knoxville
Convention Center. To learn more about EDGE2017 and to sign up, visit https://edgesecurityconference.com/.
For more information about Sword & Shield Enterprise
Security, visit https://www.swordshield.com/.
