Proper Sky Ranks #106 on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501
Proper Sky has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers coming in at #106 on the prestigious 2025 Channel Partners MSP 501 list. The annual list is a technology industry benchmark and identifies the best of the best in the Managed IT Services industry. Ranking on the MSP 501 is a milestone achievement for any managed services organization.
"The MSP 501 is more than a ranking -- it's a reflection of the innovation, operational excellence, and customer-first mindset that drives the world's top managed service providers forward. Earning a place on this list signals to customers, partners, and the broader tech community that these MSPs are setting the pace for the industry and defining what success looks like in today's complex technology landscape," said Robert DeMarzo, Sr. Director of Informa Channels events and digital content.
Award recipients are selected and ranked based on a wide range of metrics including average revenue growth and innovation such as AI services delivery. MSPs that qualify for the list must also pass a rigorous review conducted by the Channel Partners research team and editors using a unique methodology that weighs financial performance according to long-term health and viability, commitment to recurring revenue and operational efficiency.
"The MSP 501 is the channel industry's unofficial GPS. Customers use it to navigate the over 300K MSP ecosystem, and vendors use it to find the right partners for their GTM strategy,” said Devan Adams, principal analyst at Canalys (now part of Omdia). “Being an MSP 501er puts your business on the map while steering new opportunities to you."f
“We’re honored to be ranked on the MSP 501 for the second year in a row. Climbing from #433 in 2024 to #106 is a direct reflection of our commitment to doing IT the Proper Way. With a security-first approach, a focus on innovation, and unwavering dedication to helping our clients succeed,” said Jim Smith, Founder & CEO of Proper Sky. “Thank you to our clients who place their trust in us, and to our incredible team whose hard work and passion make achievements like this possible,” Smith added.
The MSP 501 represents the best in the technology services industry delivering outstanding vendor and platform neutral advice and value to small, midsized and enterprise customers. Many of their services and technology offerings focus on customer needs in the areas of AI, cloud, security, collaboration, networking, help desk and remote monitoring and management.
"Making the MSP 501 isn't just about performance metrics -- it's about leadership, vision, and the ability to drive meaningful outcomes for customers,” Said Kelly Danziger, Informa Channels GM. “This recognition places these MSPs among an elite group shaping the future of technology services worldwide."
This year’s list is one of the most competitive in the survey’s history. Winners will be recognized on the Channel Partners and Channel Futures websites and honored during a special ceremony at MSP Summit, Sept 15-17, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.
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