ConnectWise has been honored with gold, silver and bronze awards for the ChannelPro SMB Readers' Choice Awards. ConnectWise was awarded gold for Best Quoting Vendor (ConnectWise CPQ) for the third year and won gold for Best RMM Vendor (ConnectWise RMM). The company won silver again for Best Managed Security Service Provider, another silver award for Best PSA Vendor (ConnectWise PSA) and bronze for Best Documentation Vendor (BrightGauge).  

"Receiving awards based on reader feedback is a special honor," said Jason Magee, CEO, ConnectWise. "We love knowing that readers who participate in the channel and successfully use our products take the time to vote and recognize ConnectWise each year. To be given gold for Best Quoting Vendor and Best RMM Vendor is exciting, and indicates our mission of providing the solutions TSPs need to achieve their most ambitious vision of success. Hearing that our partners in the channel are happy with our solutions is a privilege."

ChannelPro magazine readers and ChannelPro Network members submitted votes on the publication's website. The Reader's Choice Awards focus on SMB and partner-friendly solutions, services and programs in today's channel. Readers select the most satisfying vendor, distributor and professional organization that meets their unique business needs, including the work styles and budgets of businesses of different sizes and partner organizations.  

The survey garnered votes from 727 channel VARs, managed service providers (MSPs), integrators, system builders and IT consultants, resulting in gold, silver and bronze awards for each category.  

"This year's increase in voters just proves that there is strength in the relationship between vendors, distributors and professional associations," said Michael Siggins, president and publisher, The ChannelPro Network. "Seeing readers submit votes for the brands they trust shows others what leaders in the channel are doing and generates more competition for the future. We are excited to see how far these brands go over the next year."

In other news, ConnectWise has announced that CRN has named Magee to its exclusive 2023 Top 100 Executives list — marking his third consecutive appearance. This annual list honors the passionate and hardworking technology executives who are supporting, growing and redefining the IT channel. The executives named to this list have demonstrated their commitment to the channel and proved themselves as exemplary leaders through their innovative, channel-focused strategies and initiatives.

Magee has led ConnectWise since 2019. Under his leadership, the company has transformed into a cybersecurity-focused business, with the goal of supporting both MSPs and TSPs in navigating the modern threat landscape. Magee plays a crucial role in helping ConnectWise stay ahead of the curve, as demonstrated by the recent introduction of AI-assisted power scripting in the ConnectWise Asio platform. The new feature, powered by ConnectWise's hosted OpenAI GPT, provides partners with the AI tools needed automate complex tasks and leverage advanced capabilities, saving MSPs time through improved optimization.

As a trailblazer in the MSP space, ConnectWise understands that innovation requires responsibility — especially when utilizing AI in the product portfolio. As a result, the company has implemented guardrails focused on transparency, reliability and safety for the usage of AI, demonstrated by the recently launched AI responsibility pledge. ConnectWise is pushing their partners to new heights, setting them up for success by ensuring that they can implement this technology efficiently while also knowing that their data is being used safely and responsibly. As CEO, Magee is dedicated to strengthening the company's Partner Program where ConnectWise is supporting partners along every stage of the marketing funnel. Ultimately, the goal is to help streamline success for TSPs — leading to more growth in the channel space.

"What an honor to be named to the Innovators category," Magee said. "It tells us that we're providing our partners with cutting-edge technologies in the channel space. We are committed to consistently expanding our business to best fit our partners and always ensure that they are being provided with the most innovative solutions to equip them for any scenarios."

CRN's Top 100 Executives list acknowledges the tech visionaries who are setting the pace for the rest of the IT industry. It honors executives across four subcategories: the 25 Most Influential Executives, Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders, Top 25 Innovators and Top 25 Disruptors, each with its own set of strengths that impact the IT channel.

"It is the bold and decisive who continue to dominate our annual list in the technology world," said Blaine Raddon, CEO, The Channel Company. "Those featured on our CRN 2023 Top 100 Executives list demonstrate perpetual commitment to business growth, partner success and IT innovation and aren't afraid to push boundaries — even in a time of economic uncertainty."