Ingram Micro Rated No. 1 Preferred Distributor by the MSP 501
Repeat recognition underscores Ingram Micro’s growing business value to managed service providers and affirms its role as a strategic business partner
IRVINE, Calif. — Sept. 29, 2026 — Ingram Micro today announced it was once again selected as the No. 1 preferred distributor by the 2026 MSP 501. The company also placed among the Top 3 in the survey’s preferred online marketplace category.
Each year, Informa surveys its MSP 501 list, asking honorees to identify the vendors, suppliers, distributors, and marketplaces they prefer to work with. Ingram Micro’s repeat No. 1 ranking reflects the trust MSPs place in the company to help them navigate change, simplify operations, and build more resilient, high-performing businesses.
The recognition also highlights Ingram Micro’s deep talent and the integrated innovation within its intelligent B2B operating system, Xvantage™. Readily available to channel partners in 22 of Ingram Micro’s 57 countries, including the U.S. and Canada, Xvantage connects the global technology ecosystem, using data, automation, and AI to remove complexity, anticipate demand, and turn signals into actionable growth opportunities for customers and vendors. For MSPs, this brings a more connected and intelligent experience that simplifies everyday operations, giving back more time to focus on growing their business.
“Being named the No. 1 preferred distributor by MSPs demonstrates the impact our transformation from a distribution partner to a true go-to-market platform leader is having on the ecosystem we serve,” said Bill Brandel, EVP and President, North America, Ingram Micro. “As AI and other emerging technologies continue to reshape the channel, we remain focused on equipping MSPs with the data intelligence, technology, services, digital capabilities, and expertise they need to innovate, grow, and deliver greater value to their customers. Our Top 3 marketplace ranking further validates the strength of that digital experience.”
Ingram Micro will reinforce its commitment to MSP growth at MSP Summit 2026, taking place this week at the Loews Royal Pacific in Orlando, Fla. Channel leader Patrick O’Dell, executive director of services at Ingram Micro, will present the keynote, “From MSP to SSP: Building a More Profitable Services Business,” on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 8:35–8:55 a.m. in the Keynote Room, Oceana Grand Ballroom 6.
"Every outcome an MSP delivers should create the next opportunity to grow and to operate in a far more strategic role with their customers," said O'Dell. "MSP is the job description. SSP reflects the business value generated. As their preferred distribution partner, our role is to help MSPs compete, win, and grow on capabilities they didn't have to build themselves, bringing speed, scale, and service to their business model, now and into the future."
The MSP 501 survey, produced by Informa Channel Events, is in its 19th year and provides insights into the business models, performance, and priorities of leading MSPs worldwide.
About Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro (NYSE: INGM) is a leading technology company in the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to a highly diversified base of business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage™, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry’s first comprehensive business-to-consumer-like experience, integrating hardware and cloud subscriptions, personalized recommendations, instant pricing, order tracking, and billing automation. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialized marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and post-sales professional support. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.
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