Netrio Recognized on the CRN® AI Innovators List for 2026
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Company spotlighted for AI Advisory practice helping mid-market enterprises build structured, scalable AI capabilities and NetrioNow, its human-led, AI-powered service delivery platform

MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netrio, a global managed service provider (MSP) helping mid-market enterprises modernize and secure their IT environments, announced it has been named to the 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.

CRN's inaugural AI Innovators list celebrates North American solution providers at the forefront of the AI revolution. The companies featured on this list have recognized the vast opportunities of AI and have integrated AI technologies into cutting-edge solutions for their customers.

AI has quickly evolved from an emerging technology to a strategic business imperative. Solution providers are increasingly deploying AI solutions to help businesses improve customer experiences, enhance employee productivity, strengthen decision-making and uncover new opportunities for growth. As a result, the AI market has become a major catalyst for innovation across every sector of the IT channel. Each 2026 AI Innovator has shown dedication to building creative and unique AI solutions that deliver valuable business enhancements to customers.

"Mid-market enterprises are struggling to keep up with the rapidly changing AI landscape and are looking for a trusted advisor to help them navigate it," said Al Calabrese, VP of AI Services at Netrio. "Being named a CRN AI Innovator affirms our commitment to being that advisor, giving our clients the strategy, platform and governance they need to turn their AI investments into measurable operational impact."

In May 2026, Netrio launched its new AI Advisory and Transformation practice, which helps mid-market enterprises move from fragmented experimentation to AI capabilities that scale across the business. In September 2025, the company introduced NetrioNow, which fuses AI, automation and governance in one unified experience to deliver faster resolution, proactive security and executive-ready visibility.

"Our 2026 AI Innovators honorees are helping shape the next generation of business transformation through the imaginative use of artificial intelligence," said Jennifer Follett, vice president, U.S. content and executive editor at CRN, The Channel Company. "By delivering forward-thinking solutions that create value for their customers and technology partners alike, they are pushing the industry forward and setting a high standard for innovation. We are honored to recognize their contributions."

To view the 2026 CRN AI Innovators list, visit https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/ai-innovators-2026.

About Netrio

Netrio is a full-service IT managed service provider (MSP) changing the way small- to mid-market enterprises think about technology's role in driving innovation, efficiency and growth. We provide our customers with the skills, experience, tools, infrastructure and best practices to cost-effectively modernize their operations, capitalize on opportunity and thrive in today's digital marketplace, while reducing costs and improving operational efficiencies from their technology investments.

Our end-to-end portfolio of services includes managed IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, connectivity and voice, and custom application development. With offices in Minnesota, New York, Texas, Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Pune, India, Netrio supports more than 1,000 customers with 500 employees across the globe. For more information, visit www.netrio.com.

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, visitâ¯thechannelco.com.

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