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Blue Mantis Named to CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 List for the 13th Consecutive Year

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 12, 2026 — Blue Mantis, a security-first IT services provider specializing in helping clients achieve business modernization by applying next-generation technologies, announced today that it has again been named by CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2026.

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.

Blue Mantis was recognized in the Elite 150 category, which honors MSPs with a blend of on- and off-premises services for mostly midmarket and enterprise customers.
Blue Mantis earned its spot on this list for its continued growth as a security-first managed services provider delivering measurable outcomes across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services. Over the past year, the company advanced a strategy of “strategic scaling,” completing five acquisitions that expanded its geographic footprint and strengthened networking, infrastructure, and managed services capabilities across North America. Combined with the momentum of its Mantis Protect platform and a customer-first approach focused on secure, fully managed IT environments, Blue Mantis continues to help organizations modernize, simplify complexity, and operate with greater resilience and confidence.

“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,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “These are the innovators who stay ahead of customer needs and deliver transformative services that free businesses to focus on what they do best and accelerate their success.”
“CRN’s recognition punctuates the great work our team delivers every day for our clients,” said Josh Dinneen, CEO of Blue Mantis. “As midmarket and enterprise organizations adopt technologies like AI, cloud, and advanced cybersecurity, we’ll be there to support them with modernization efforts that strengthen security, improve efficiency, and drive real results.”

The 2026 MSP 500 list is featured online at crn.com/msp500.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

About Blue Mantis

Blue Mantis is a security-first IT services provider with a 30+ year history of successfully helping clients achieve business modernization by applying next-generation technologies including AI, cloud, collaboration, cybersecurity and managed services. Headquartered in Portsmouth, NH with office locations in greater Boston, Tampa Bay, Toronto and Bangalore, India, the company provides digital technology services and strategic guidance to ensure clients quickly adapt and grow through automation and innovation. Blue Mantis partners with more than 2,500 leading mid-market and enterprise organizations in a multitude of vertical industries and is backed by the leading private equity firm, Recognize. For more information, please visit www.bluemantis.com.

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