Akita is proud to announce that it has once again been recognised as one of the world’s leading managed service providers, earning a place in the prestigious 2026 MSP 501.
Compiled annually by MSP Summit, the MSP 501 is regarded as one of the IT industry’s most respected benchmarks for managed service providers. Unlike rankings based solely on turnover, the MSP 501 evaluates organisations across a wide range of performance measures, including recurring revenue, operational maturity, profitability and long-term business sustainability.
Being included in the 2026 list reflects Akita’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality IT services, investing in operational excellence, and helping organisations embrace new technologies with confidence.
Why The MSP 501 Matters
The recognition comes during a period of significant change across the managed services sector. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud technologies, strengthen cyber security, modernise infrastructure and begin integrating AI into everyday operations, customers are looking for trusted technology partners capable of delivering strategic guidance alongside dependable day-to-day support.
For almost three decades, Akita has built its reputation by combining responsive IT support with long-term technology planning. Today, the company supports organisations across a broad range of sectors with services spanning managed IT support, cyber security, cloud services, Microsoft 365, communications, business applications and digital transformation.
The MSP 501 programme has been recognising the world’s highest-performing managed service providers for 19 years and remains one of the industry’s most rigorous assessments. Participating organisations submit detailed operational and financial information, with rankings based on metrics including recurring revenue, profitability, operational efficiency and business health.
Rather than rewarding size alone, the programme recognises organisations that have developed resilient, sustainable business models while consistently delivering value to their customers.
Commenting on this year’s awards, Robert DeMarzo, Vice President of Content for Channel Events, said:
“The 2026 MSP 501 winners represent the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today. These managed services organisations aren’t just keeping pace with the industry—they’re actively shaping the future of managed services.”
Kelly Danziger, General Manager of Channel Partners and MSP Summit, added that the MSP 501 has become the definitive benchmark for excellence within the managed services industry, recognising providers that continue to drive innovation while helping customers navigate an increasingly complex technology landscape.
Partnering With Businesses For Technology
For Akita, inclusion in the 2026 MSP 501 is recognition of the expertise and commitment demonstrated by our entire team.
Every day, Akita’s consultants, engineers and support specialists work closely with customers to improve resilience, strengthen security, modernise business systems and ensure technology delivers measurable business outcomes.
The award also reflects Akita’s continued investment in its own capabilities.
Alongside traditional managed IT services, the company has expanded its expertise across Microsoft cloud technologies, Dynamics 365, Business Central, AI services, cyber security and strategic IT consultancy, enabling customers to benefit from a single technology partner as their requirements evolve.
As organisations continue to face increasing security threats, changing compliance requirements and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, selecting an experienced and financially stable managed service provider has never been more important.
Recognition within the MSP 501 provides independent validation that Akita continues to operate among the industry’s leading providers.
Everyone at Akita would like to thank our customers and partners whose trust and collaboration have made this achievement possible.
We look forward to continuing to help organisations across the UK use technology to improve productivity, strengthen resilience and support future growth.
