Staples Network Services by Thrive® Ranks #9 on List of Most Progressive MSPs in the World

 

 

February 12, 2009 – Staples Network Services by Thrive, a complete IT solutions provider for emerging to mid-sized businesses, has been recognized as the 9th Most Progressive Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the World by MSPmentor for 2008-2009.


The MSPmentor 100 is an annual research report from MSPmentor and its owner, Nine Lives Media Inc. MSPmentor is widely considered the ultimate guide to managed services and the leading global destination for managed service providers.

  • Total managed services revenue (in U.S. dollars, 2008)
  • Managed services revenue growth (in U.S. dollars, 2008 vs. 2007)
  • Managed services revenue growth (percentage, 2008 vs. 2007)
  • Percentage of company revenue from managed services (2008)
  • Number of devices managed (2008)
  • Devices managed growth, actual number (2008 vs. 2007)
  • Devices managed percentage growth (2008 vs. 2007)
  • MSP revenue per technician

 

This methodology ensures small, midsize and large MSPs from around the world are recognized on the MSPmentor 100.

 

In order to be considered for the MSPmentor 100, managed service providers had to complete a comprehensive online survey, which MSPmentor and Nine Lives Media Inc. conducted from October 2008 until December 18, 2008.

 

For more information about MSPmentor and the MSPmentor 100, please visit www.mspmentor.net.

 


About Staples
Staples, the world’s largest office products company, is committed to making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With $27 billion in sales, Staples serves businesses of all sizes and consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In July 2008, Staples acquired Corporate Express, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products to businesses and institutions. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com. For more information about Staples Network Services by Thrive is available at www.staplesnetworkservices.com. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.