Apps Associates Earns Spot in CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 Elite 150 for Third Year

BOSTON, MA — February 17, 2025 — Apps Associates, a globally recognized leader in enterprise application services, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has once again named Apps Associates to its prestigious Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2026.

This marks the third consecutive year that Apps Associates has earned this distinction, underscoring its unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and client success in managed services.

This year’s recognition highlights Apps Associates’ continued leadership in delivering comprehensive, scalable managed services tailored to the evolving needs of Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, High Tech, Public Sector, and Utilities organizations.

Apps Associates’ AppsAssurance Managed Services empower organizations to simplify IT operations, optimize technology investments, and achieve operational excellence. Through a proven, systematized approach, Apps Associates leverages development accelerators, reporting packs, and proprietary IP solutions to help clients maximize efficiency and drive long-term success.

Apps Associates’ managed services practice continues to demonstrate measurable client value, with a 94% year-over-year renewal rate, more than 170 active managed service customers, and an average client tenure exceeding eight years.

Key tools include: 

• WatchDog Diagnostics: Optimizes performance and maximizes Oracle investments by identifying critical conditions. 

• AppsDetect: Provides real-time monitoring of infrastructure, applications, and third-party integrations.

• AppsAccelerate for Oracle Reports: Delivers faster, secure access to critical insights while maintaining compliance.
• Apps License SafeGuard: Maximizes Oracle licensing investment by monitoring and optimizing subscription consumption. 

The MSP 500 list, compiled annually by CRN, serves as a definitive guide to the top Managed Service Providers in North America. These MSPs play a vital role in helping businesses enhance efficiency, simplify IT solutions, and achieve greater returns on their technology investments. 

“We are honored to be recognized by CRN for the third consecutive year as part of the Elite 150 on the MSP 500 list,” said Adrian King, CEO of Apps Associates. “This achievement reflects our relentless dedication to delivering strategic, tailored technology management solutions that enable our clients to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. Our AppsAssurance Managed Services continue to be a cornerstone of operational efficiency, helping our clients navigate their digital transformation journeys with 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.”

The 2026 MSP 500 list will be featured online at crn.com/msp500 beginning Feb. 11.  

About Apps Associates 

For over 20 years, Apps Associates has been a trusted leader in enterprise services with a focus on Oracle as a digital transformation platform. With experience from 700+ cloud projects for 400+ customers worldwide, we deliver proven results that drive growth and innovation. With deep capabilities across Oracle’s infrastructure, data platform and Fusion applications, Apps provides full-service offerings from Advisory, through Transformation, and on-going Managed Services.

To learn more about how Apps Associates can help you align your business with the right technology, visit: https://appsassociates.com, or follow Apps Associates on social media on LinkedIn and YouTube.  

Apps Associates Contact 

Carla Roddy 
Apps Associates 
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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.

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