CRN Tech Elite 250 for 2026
CRN Tech Elite 250 for 2026
Overview
Alykas, a premier provider of intelligent IT and cybersecurity solutions, has been recognized on CRN’s 2026 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual recognition highlights solution providers in the U.S. and Canada that distinguish themselves through top-tier certifications and specializations across areas such as artificial intelligence, infrastructure, cloud, and security.
About The Recognition
The CRN Tech Elite 250 highlights solution providers that are committed to excellence and have earned advanced certifications and specializations from leading technology vendors. It reflects organizations that continue to invest in technical capability across critical technologies shaping modern IT and security environments.
Why Alykas Was Selected
Alykas was selected for the Tech Elite 250 due to its exceptional dedication to engineering excellence, advanced technical certifications, and its innovative approach to secure digital transformation. Its unified security and infrastructure delivery model, combining SOC, NOC, offensive security analysts, and deep-bench infrastructure engineers, represents a best-in-class strategy aligned with CRN’s criteria for expertise, specialization, and elite vendor certification attainment.
Industry Standards
The CRN Tech Elite 250 recognizes solution providers that are committed to excellence and stand out through advanced certifications and specializations from leading technology vendors. It reflects organizations that continue to invest in technical depth across critical technologies shaping modern IT environments.
Specialized Offerings
Alykas’ specialized offerings, including Alykas XDR as a Service and the AlykasAssist POD model, demonstrate a commitment to the highest levels of technical mastery. These programs leverage elite engineers, including Double CCIEs and CISSPs, to act as an extension of a client’s team and support rapid response, guided remediation, and accelerated recovery that go beyond traditional MSP and MSSP models.
Leadership Perspective
“Being named to the Tech Elite 250 is a tremendous honor because it validates the heart of who we are — an engineering-first organization committed to mastering the technologies that matter most to our clients.
Our teams go beyond collecting certifications; they apply deep, hands-on expertise to solve real enterprise challenges. This recognition reinforces our commitment to investing in the highest levels of technical training, so we can continue to deliver innovative, resilient, and future-ready solutions.”
Faisal Bhutto
CEO, Alykas
CRN Perspective
“Congratulations to the solution providers named to CRN’s Tech Elite 250 on this well-earned recognition of their commitment to advanced certifications and deep expertise in these critical technologies.
These organizations continue to invest in expanding their capabilities so they can deliver exceptional IT solutions that help their customers succeed.”
Jennifer Follett
VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN
The Channel Company
Coverage of the 2026 Tech Elite 250 will be featured online at CRN beginning March 16, 2026.
About Alykas
Alykas is a U.S.-based cybersecurity and IT solutions provider delivering enterprise-grade security, infrastructure modernization, and managed services to organizations across regulated and high-risk industries.
We specialize in cybersecurity strategy, cloud security, compliance readiness, threat detection and response, and secure digital transformation. Our approach combines technical precision with business alignment — ensuring our clients achieve resilient, scalable, and future-ready technology environments.
At Alykas, we prioritize proactive protection, operational continuity, and long-term partnership — empowering organizations to operate securely in an evolving threat landscape.
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 Eagle Tree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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Media Contact
Kristin DaSilva
The Channel Company
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