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.”
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