Annual MSP 501 identifies leading managed service providers in the technology industry
WINTER PARK, FL, July 10, 2026 — Far Out Solutions has earned a spot on the 2026 MSP 501, one of the managed services industry’s most respected rankings of MSP performance.
The MSP 501 recognizes managed service providers based on financial performance, operational efficiency, recurring revenue strength, and overall business health. The list has been published for 19 years and is designed to identify well-run MSPs that show sustainable growth, profit optimization, and consistent service delivery.
“The 2026 MSP 501 winners represent the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today. Everyone wants to be a 501 because they stand head and shoulders above the competition,” said Robert DeMarzo, Vice President of Content, Channel Events. “Today’s managed services organizations serve as the backbone to the world’s small, medium, and large organizations, and the MSP 501 sets the standard for all other MSPs. These managed service providers aren’t just keeping pace with the industry — they’re actively shaping the future of managed services. Making the MSP 501 list is a testament to their commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and their ability to deliver exceptional value to their clients in an increasingly complex technology landscape.”
The MSP 501 survey uses a quantitative methodology developed in collaboration with industry experts, the MSP Summit Board, and past MSP 501 winners. The ranking rewards MSPs with long-term financial health and viability, commitment to recurring revenue, and operational efficiency.
MSP Summit is pleased to name Far Out Solutions to the 2026 MSP 501.
“Being named to the 2026 MSP 501 is a meaningful recognition for our team,” said Benjamin Faurot, Chief Executive Officer of Far Out Solutions. “Our focus remains on helping businesses simplify their technology, improve security, and keep operations running with dependable IT support. This recognition speaks to the work our team puts in every day for the organizations we serve.”
“The MSP 501 represents far more than a ranking — it’s the definitive benchmark for excellence in the managed services industry, and a reflection of our unwavering commitment to serving the channel community,” said Kelly Danziger, General Manager, Channel Partners and MSP Summit. “Our team works year-round to provide the insights, connections, and platforms that empower MSPs to grow and thrive in an ever-evolving market. Backed by the power of Informa, a global leader in live events, digital platforms, and research, we leverage unparalleled industry expertise and data-driven intelligence to deliver programs like the MSP 501 that truly matter. This recognition celebrates not just the achievements of these exceptional providers, but the collaborative ecosystem we’ve built together to drive the channel forward.”
This year’s list is one of the most competitive in the survey’s history. Winners will be recognized on the MSP Summit website and honored during the MSP 501 Awards Gala at MSP Summit, Sept. 28–30, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. All MSP 501 organizations will be featured on the MSP Summit website along with aggregate data from the survey.
The MSP 501 represents technology service providers delivering vendor- and platform-neutral advice and support to small, midsized, and enterprise customers. This year, the 501 MSPs on the list averaged more than $32 million in revenue, 10% revenue growth, and recurring revenue made up almost 60% of total revenue. Many MSP 501 organizations provide services across security, cloud, AI, collaboration, networking, help desk, and remote monitoring and management.
Background
The 2026 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analyzed by the MSP Summit content team. Data was collected online from February to May 2026. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin, and other business performance factors.
About Far Out Solutions
Far Out Solutions is a managed IT services provider based in Winter Park, Florida. The company helps businesses manage, secure, and scale their technology through managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud services, Microsoft 365 support, communications, backup and recovery, managed print, access control, and IT consulting services.
Far Out Solutions supports organizations across industries including property management, construction, healthcare, commercial real estate, recruiting, retail, education, hospitality, small and mid-sized businesses, and enterprise organizations.
For more information, visit www.faroutsolutions.com.
About Channel Partners, MSP Summit and the MSP 501
Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit serve the global community of technology advisors, managed service providers, channel partners, and technology suppliers. Through events, educational programming, networking opportunities, and recognition programs, they help channel professionals build stronger businesses, form partnerships, and support growth.
Channel Partners Conference & Expo is the world’s largest independent channel event serving the indirect sales channel, while MSP Summit is dedicated to the managed services community. Together, these events bring technology advisors, MSPs, vendors, and industry leaders together each year for education, business development, networking, and insights into technologies shaping the channel.
The Channel Partners and MSP Summit portfolio also includes several industry recognition programs, including the MSP 501, MSPs to Watch, the Circle of Excellence Awards, and the Channel Partners Tech Advisor Thought Leaders Awards.
For nearly 30 years, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit have served the global channel community by helping technology businesses connect, grow, and succeed in a changing marketplace.
Learn more at channelpartnersconference.com and themspsummit.com.
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