Meridian Group International Named to CRN's 2016 Solution Provider 500 List

DEERFIELD, Ill. - June 16, 2016 - PRLog -- Meridian Group International, with companies specializing in IT systems integration, managed services, and equipment leasing,announced today that CRN_® (http://www.crn.com/), a brand of The Channel Company, has once again named Meridian Group to its 2016 Solution Provider 500 list. The SP500 list is CRN's annual ranking of the largest technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants in North America by revenue.

The SP500 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 has also released its 2016 SP500 Newcomers list, recognizing 47 companies making their debut in the SP500 ranking this year.

"This award is a tribute to our incredible team," stated Brad Ihlenfeld, CEO, Meridian Group International. "From all corners of the globe, our experts serve our clients with a combination of technology, services, and acquisition and deployment strategies to meet business goals."

The companies of Meridian Group International leverage strong vendor partnerships to provide a wide portfolio of IT solutions and managed services, along with deployment options, maintenance, equipment leasing, and global support.

"The 2016 Solution Provider 500 represent a total, combined revenue of over $334 billion-a testament to their success in keeping pace with the rapidly changing demands of today's IT market," said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. "This prestigious list recognizes those companies with the highest revenue and serves as a valuable industry resource for vendors seeking out top solution providers to partner with. We congratulate each of the Solution Provider 500 companies and look forward to their continued success."

A sampling from the 2016 Solution Provider 500 list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and at www.CRN.com/sp500.

About Meridian Group International

Meridian Group International is an organization of companies specializing in information and communications technology (ICT) solutions and equipment leasing. Through a wide portfolio of technology offerings, deployment models, and vendor partnerships, Meridian helps businesses optimize the value of their IT investments. Discover more about Meridian Leasing, Meridian IT UK, Meridian IT Inc., Concat AG, Meridian IT Australia, Meridian IT Singapore, Meridian IT India, and Meridian IT Hong Kong at www.onlinemeridian.com. Committed to customer-centric innovation since 1979.

About the Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com